Xian
西安
Capital of Shaanxi Province
North West of China
Center of Guanzhong Plain
Also known as Chang’an(Eternal Peace) before the Ming dynasty
Population: 4.482 million
Area: 9983 km-sq
Transportation
From the beginning of Silk Road, Xian has been a major transport junction in China!
Now it is a necessary way from Central,North and East China to North-West China
Xian's airport is 47KM faraway from city center
Xianyang International Airport
One of top 10 airports of China
Operates over 244 airlines to about 119 cities and regions in home and abroad
2 passenger train station
Xian Railway Station is the largest rail hub in western China
North Railway Station started in 2011 and operates several bullet trains.
A '﹡' shaped highway system has been formed in Xian, where 9 national freeways meet and 6 national highways pass by.
A boasting total highway of over 2800KM!
Besides the city buses and suburban buses can bring you to every corner of the city!
History
"Go to Shanghai and you will find a 100-year-old China;
go to Beijing and you will find a 1000-year-old China;
go to Xian and then you will find a 3000-year-old China!"
The ruling house of 13 dynasties!
Notably,
- Qin (221 BC – 207 BC)
- Han (206 BC – 220 AD)
- Sui (581 AD – 618 AD)
- Tang (618AD – 908AD)
The Emperor Qin Shihuang united China for the first time.
Qin was sacked and the Han took over. During Han dynasty the city began to flourish.
Xi'an was the starting point of the world's longest overland ancient trading route, the Silk Road.
However it wasn't until the time of Ting dynasty when the city came into its own.
It boasted 2 million tax paying inhabitants
and was the most cosmopolitan city in the world at that time!
Scenic Spot
- Terracotta Army
- Famen Temple
- Mount Li
- Great Mosque of Xian
- Drum Tower of Xian
- Shaanxi Province Stadium
Terracotta Warriors!
Foods
- Cold Noodles
- Crumbled Flat Bread in Mutton Stew
- Dumpling in Sour Soup
- Taihou Cake
- Xian Kabobs
- Qishan Noodles
Xian Kabob
Dumpling in Sour Soup
Cold Noodles
Thank You!