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Xi’an (China: 西安, Pinyin: Xi’an, China historically known as Chang’an) was the capital of Shaanxi Province People’s Republic of China and a sub-provincial city. As one of the oldest cities in Chinese history, Xi’an is one of the four capitals of ancient China, because it was the capital (under various names) of some of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, including the Zhou, Qin, Han Dynasty, the Sui and Tang Xian is the eastern terminus of the Silk Road and as the site of the Terracotta Army, during the Qin Dynasty, known. The city has more than 3,100 years of history, and was known as Chang’an (Traditional Chinese: 长安; Simplified Chinese: 长安; pinyin: Chang’an, literally “eternal peace”) before the Ming Dynasty.

Since the 1990s, as part of the economic revival of interior China especially for the central and north-west city of Xi’an is now considered an important cultural, industrial and educational development of the central region of the northwest, with facilities for research and development , national security and space program of China

Xian, the eternal city records, the changes of the Chinese nation as a history book of life. Called Chang’an in ancient times, Xian is one of the cradles of ancient civilization in the Yellow River Basin in the country. During the development of Xian years 3100, 13 dynasties such as Western Zhou (11th century BC – 771 BC), Qin (221 BC – 206 BC) v. Western Han (206 BC – 24 AD) and Tang (618-907 places) principal cities is. So far, Xian enjoys equal fame with Athens, Cairo and Rome as one of the four major ancient civilization capitals.

Xian is the capital of Shaanxi province, located in the southern part of the Guanzhong Plain. With the Qinling Mountains in the south and the Weihe River to the north, it is surrounded in a favorable geographical location of water and hills. It has a semi-humid monsoon and there is a clear distinction between the four seasons. Except the colder winter, any season is relatively suitable for traveling.

Downtown Xian refers to the traditional area, surrounded by the city wall, which extended to the area within the second ring road (He Huan Lu) was contained. The tower is the geographical center of Xian and the four main streets are respectively Dong Dajie, Xi are Dajie, Nan Dajie case and Dajie, which is also the main shopping streets. Xiao Zhai, the busiest shopping center in the southern part of the city and is popular with young people and students since many universities here. situated men and Shuyuan still under construction, must Luoma Shi-visit pedestrian streets in the city. Xian is also famous for the quantity of universities across China. The historic campus at many colleges and universities are massed in the southern suburbs of Xi’an, but most have new locations in far southern suburb founded – Chang’an District due to lack of space in the city

About Xian

xian Xī ān Cháng’ān
西安市长安
Xi’an in Shaanxi, China
Location of Xi’an :34°16′N 108°54′E
Xian Government
- CPC Xi’an :Sun Qingyun (孙清云)
- Mayor : Chen Baogen (陈宝根)
Xian Area
- City : 9,983 km² (3,854.5 sq mi)
- Land : 9,983 km² (3,854.5 sq mi)
- Water:0 km² (0 sq mi)
- Urban : 1,166 km² (450.2 sq mi)
Xian Elevation 405 m (1,329 ft)
Xian Population (2000)
- City : 2,670,000 (city proper)
- Density : 666/km² (1,724.9/sq mi)
- Metro : 8.252 million
Xian Postal code : 710 000 – 710 090 xian
Xian Area code(s) ; +86/29
Xian GDP
- Total : ¥ 173.71 billion
- Per capita : ¥ 21,017
Xian License plate : 陕A
Xian City flower ; Guava flower
Xian City tree : Black locust

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Xian History

China historically known Xian as Chang’an

As one of the oldest cities in Chinese history, Xi’an is one of the four capitals of ancient China, because it was the capital (under various names) of some of the most important dynasties in Chinese history. Hui ethnic origin goes back to the mid-7th Century can be traced back, when the Islamic Arabs and Persians came to China for trade and later some permanent residents were referred to (year. These people, in the city today as Chang’an Xi) “Fank” (invited remote regions), mosques and public cemeteries built for themselves. Some married and had children who came to as “tusheng Fank,” which means to be known “guest native peripheral regions.” These people later became part of the Hui ethnic minority. Xi’an is a world famous tourist city a treasury of cultural monuments.

Xina Tourism

As tourist development grows in Xian, the hotel industry flourishes more and more. It is very easy in a hotel in Xian, ranging from 5 stars to youth hostels. Of course, it will remain the first choice for any traveler to the city because of its geographical location and convenient transport quality.

Xian is the largest city in northwest China, and so there is plenty of shopping for locals and tourists. There are many shopping malls, department stores and supermarkets in and around Xi’an – the largest and most comprehensive being Kai Yuan Shopping Mall and Century Mall Shopping Ginwa.

Xian Nightlife

The night life in Xian has a unique charm. Traditional methods include enjoying the night scenery around the Bell Tower, taking part in a show of the Tang Dynasty dinner, walk on the ancient Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square and watching the performance of the musical fountain. Means more modern and are in the KTV singing, of a bar or dance in a nightclub. Overall, no experience in this ancient city will bring you much fun and maybe a little surprise!

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Xian Tour

The city of Xian has many important historical sites, and some are ongoing archaeological projects, such as the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and his Terracotta Army. There are several tumuli (burial mounds), the tombs of the kings of the Zhou Dynasty in the City. Xi’an also contains some 800 royal mausoleums and tombs of the Han Dynasty.