Xi'an City
Situated in central China's Shaanxi province, the city has long been known as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals, the first capital of China, the resting place of the famous Terra-cotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, and the starting point of the Silk Road. Xi'an City is a melting pot of cultures and religions. The city houses 9 million residents—a moderate urban population by Chinese standards, its historical center encircled in a pristine, well-maintained 14th-century city wall. Xi'an, also known as Chang'an, is an easy, practical and delicious starting base for unveiling your China discovery.
Check out what our
President Xi Jinping said about
why you should visit Xi'an.
"To see the 2000-year-old China, go to Xi'an.
The 500-year-old China, Beijing.
And the 100-year-old China, Shanghai."
2015.09 Tacoma Lincoln High School in the US.
The Birthplace of Chinese Civilization
Xi'an is a famous City of Cultural and Historical Interest. There are over 700 historical sites and cultural relics, from ancient pagodas to the city wall. Six of them were inscribed on the World Heritage List, including the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Convenient Travel Connections
Xi'an is located almost at the very center of China. This makes the city an ideal base to travel to all parts of China. The city has an advanced transportation system and is well connected with all parts of China, especially major cities like Chengdu, Beijing, Guilin and Shanghai. It is quick and easy to reach most major cities within 2-3 hours by flight or 3-5 hours by bullet train.
Ranking 1st of Snacks and Vigorous Life
The city was home to various religions during the Tang Dynasty, and a range of cultures have helped shape Xi'an lifestyle and unique cuisine. Just to name a few: Local opera Qinqiang is considered traditional Chinese rock music; morning run on the thousand-year-old city wall is part of local life; Mount Hua is the most dangerous mountain in China, etc.
