Xi'an

Xi'an is the capital of the Shaanxi province, and a sub-provincial city in the People's Republic of China.

Called Chang'an (meaning the eternal city) in ancient times, it is one of the birthplaces of the ancient Chinese civilization in the Yellow River Basin area.

As the eastern terminal of the Silk Road and the site of the famous Terracotta Warriors of the Qin Dynasty, the city has won a reputation all over the world.

More than 3,000 years of history including over 1,100 years as the capital city of ancient dynasties, have endowed Xian with an amazing historical heritage.

Tourists marvel at the numerous historical sites and cultural relics in and around the city.

Known as the leading city of China's Western Development Drive Program since 1990s, Xian is an important economic, cultural, industrial and educational center of the central-northwest region, providing visitors with modern and convenient facilities.

Xi'an is the first of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals.

The immaculately restored and mighty city wall still dominates the center of the city, with road traffic navigating through tunnel-like openings in its girth.

Many modern buildings keep with ancient decor, especially the rooves. Xi'an is characterized by and proud of its ancient heritage, and rightly so.

Qin Shi Huang's tomb‎

Xi'an served as China’s capital for the most dynasties: ten dynasties spread intermittently over a 1,100 year period, most notably the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD) and the Tang Dynasty (618–907), golden ages in China's history. Tang opera is still popular in Xi'an night shows.