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Xi'an, Shaanxi, China: Ancient Capital of a Thousand Years and Modern City
Xi'an, located in the central part of Shaanxi Province, China, is the capital of Shaanxi Province and the national central city, with a history of over 3,100 years of founding and more than 1,100 years of being the capital, and is regarded as one of the world's four great ancient civilization capitals.
As the starting point of the Ancient Silk Road and the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, including the Qin, Han and Tang Dynasties, Xi'an boasts six World Heritage Sites, including the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and the Ming City Wall, and attractions such as the Bell and Drum Towers and the Hui People's Street blend a rich mix of history, culture, and culinary specialties.
Modern Xi'an is an important economic, technological and educational center in western China, with well-developed high-tech industries, a well-developed transportation hub and a metro network covering the entire city. The city's perfect combination of ancient heritage and modern vitality makes it a popular destination for travelers from all over the world to explore Chinese civilization.
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Today is 2025-12-30
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