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     • Xi’an, city and capital of Shaanxi sheng (province), north-central China. It is located in the south-central part of the province, at the southern limit of the Loess Plateau. The city site is on a low plain on the south bank of the Wei River. Just to the south the Qin (Tsingling) Mountains rise dramatically above the plain.
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   • Xi’an is a city and the capital of Shaanxi sheng (province) in north-central China. The Xi’an region is one of the most important in the history of China, both as the capital of several ruling dynasties and as a market and trade center.

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   What is the history of Xi'an?

   • The History of Xi'an tells the Story of China. Xi'an, the capital city of 13 different Chinese dynasties, has a long and storied history. Many dynasties from about 3,000 to 1,000 years ago had their capital city here, which is how it came to be called the fountainhead of civilization for China.

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   Why is Xi'an important?

   • The Xi’an region is one of the most important in the history of China, both as the capital of several ruling dynasties and as a market and trade center. Xi’an was the eastern terminus of the Silk Road, the ancient trade route that connected China with the Mediterranean. Pop. (2010) city, 5,403,052; (2019 est.) urban agglom., 9,508,800.

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   Why is Xi'an a good place to visit?

   • Furthermore, as one of China's four ancient capitals, Xi'an's many cultural sites, including the Terracotta Army, the City Wall of Xi'an, and the Famen Temple, make tourism an important industry as well. In 2019, tourists visiting Xi'an exceeded 300 million, earning a total income of RMB 314.6 billion.

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   Is Xi'an a good city for scientific research?

   • Xi'an is a world leading city for scientific research and as of 2023, it ranked among the world's top 20 cities and China's top 10 cities by scientific research output by the Nature Index. It ranked first in West China region, with a combined population of almost 300 million.

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   How many people live in Xi'an?

   • The total urban population was 9.28 million. Known as Chang'an (Chʻang-an) in much of its history, Xi'an is one of the Chinese Four Great Ancient Capitals, having held the position under several of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, including Western Zhou, Western Han, Sui, Northern Zhou and Tang.

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   Xi'an[ a ] is the capital of the Chinese province of Shaanxi. A sub-provincial city on the Guanzhong plain, [ 4 ] the city is the third-most populous city in Western China after Chongqing and Chengdu, as well as the most populous city in Northwestern China. [ 5 ] .

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   Oct 3, 2024 · Xi’an is a city and the capital of Shaanxi sheng (province) in north-central China. The Xi’an region is one of the most important in the history of China, both as the capital of several ruling dynasties and as a market and trade center.

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   Xi'an is one of China's most popular tourist destinations. Listed as one of "Must Visit" cities of China, Xi'an can often be found included on pre-planned tours of China. Xi'an is most famous for its Terracotta Warriors, which have become an international symbol of China's history.

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   • Xi’an was the capital of 13 dynasties. Historically known as Chang’an, Xi’an was home to the ruling house of 13 dynasties, including the Qin (221 BC - 207 BC), Han (206 BC - 220 AD), Sui (581 AD - 618 AD) and Tang (618AD - 908AD) Dynasties.
   • Xi’an has plenty of historic relics. Emperor Qin Shi Huang, who set up the first feudal dynasty in Xi’an, left the Terracotta Army which is one of the world's most extraordinary archeological finds.
   • Xi’an is the starting point of the Silk Road. The Silk Road is the world renown ancient trade route that originated during the Western Han Dynasty (1046 BC - 771 BC), stretching from Chang’an (now Xi’an) all the way to the Mediterranean.
   • Xi’an is a paradise for foodies. Because of its location in the center of China, Shaanxi cuisine combines various ingredients and cooking skills from both north and south China.

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

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   Mar 28, 2024 · Xi’an is not just a city; it’s a time machine to the days of dynasties of China, with stories that stretch back thousands of years.

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    Often called the birthplace of Chinese civilization, Xi'an is the oldest of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals, serving as the capital city of 13 dynasties spreading intermittently across a 1,100-year period from 221 BC. Xi'an is located in North Central China. It is about 2 hours by air from Beijing and 2½ hours from Shanghai.