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Xian is the capital city of Shaanxi province and the important political,
economic and cultural center of the Northwest China. With an area of 9,983
square kilometers and a population about 7.72 million, Xian is situated
in the Guang Zhong Plain (the center of passes) of the Yellow River basin,
with the verdant Qinling mountain in the south and the Beishan mountain
in the north.
Xian, which called Chang'an in ancient times, was once the capital for
many dynasties. It perhaps at Tang Dynasty that Xian was in full flourish
and was known by the world. With its long history, historians acclaim
Chang'an together with Athens in Greece, Rome in Italy and Istanbul in
Turkey as the four capitals of ancient civilization of the world. The
city is full of historical relics and heritages. It probably possesses
more items of archaeological interest than any other town or city in China,
the most important, of course, being the world-famous Terra-cotta Warriors,
which attracted many domestic and foreign visitors including the leaders
of many countries. Xian was the starting point of the world-famous Silk
Road. It can be well likened to a history museum. Moving around this old
city is like going through thousands of years back in time. In this vast
museum you will see the Banpo Village Remains of a matriarchal community;
the Huaqing Hot Springs which was noted as early as the Zhou Dynasty more
than 3,000 years back; Qin Shihuang's terra-cotta warriors and horses,
known as the eighth wonder of the world; the imperial cemetery grounds
of the Han and Tang dynasties; the Great Mosque with unique features;
the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda built in the
Tang Dynasty; the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower of the Ming Dynasty; and
the Forest of Steles with a rich collection of age-old stone steles. With
each has great historical value on the study of the ancient culture.
Through many years development, Xian has already set up solid industry
base in certain areas. Aviation, aerospace, electronics, machinery, communications,
instruments and meters, and electric power are typical industry in Xian.
In some of these areas, it has not only reached the top level of China,
but also has equaled to the world. Besides, Xian is the largest commercial
and trade-hub, as well as the largest material distribution center in
the Mid-Western Region of northern China. It has formed a transportation
network of air routes, railways and highways. So it is very convenient
to visit this historical city.
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