Xi'an - Wikipedia
Xi'an [a] is the capital of Shaanxi Province. A sub-provincial city on the Guanzhong Plain, [7] the city is the third most populous city in Western China, after Chongqing and Chengdu, as well as the most populous city in Northwest China. [8] Its total population was 12,952,907 as of the 2020 census. The total urban population was 9.28 million. [9]
8 Facts Travelers Should Know Before Visiting Xi'an - China Highlights
In north central China, Xi'an is often ranked China's No. 2 tourist destination. Here are 8 travel facts you should know about Xi'an for planning your trip.
Xi’an | China, Map, History, & Attractions | Britannica
Aug 14, 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.
Xian Travel Guide, Explore China Ancient Culture
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.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Xi'an (2024) - Tripadvisor
Things to Do in Xi'an. Check out must-see sights and activities: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Points of Interest & Landmarks, Shopping Malls.
Xi'an Travel China: Attractions, Tours, Transportation, Maps
Xi'an, located in central-northwest China, records the great changes of the country just like a living history book. 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.
Xi'an travel - Lonely Planet | China, Asia
Xi'an. This seven-storey pagoda, Xi'an’s most famous landmark, 4km southeast of the South Gate and formerly within the old (and huge) Tang dynasty city wall,…
Xi'an, China: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
Plan Your Trip to Xi'an: Best of Xi'an Tourism. Today the walls of the Ming dynasty and the Tang palace walls hint at the Xi’an’s glorious past. Stare in awe at the Terracotta Army, 7,000 terracotta statues of Qin Bingmayong Bowuguan warriors and soldiers.
Xi'an – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Sep 2, 2012 · Xi'an (西安 Xī'ān, read as SHEE-AHN) is a city in Shaanxi Province in China. The oldest surviving capital of ancient China, Xi'an is home to thousands of years of Chinese heritage and history. The city has a pleasant cosmopolitan flair to it and it is worth visiting for the famed Terracotta Warriors.
Top 10 Interesting Things to Do in Xi'an - China Highlights
Having served as the capital city of 13 dynasties spreading intermittently across a 1,100-year period from 221 BC, Xi'an is characterized by and is proud of its ancient heritage. Follow us to start a journey to every corner of the city and uncovered the best things to see and do in Xi'an.
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