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Synopsis
Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, is China's ancient capital with over 3,100 years of city history. Home to the Terracotta Warriors.
Overview
Xi'an is located in the Guanzhong Plain of central Shaanxi Province. With a population of approximately 13 million, it served as the capital for 13 dynasties including the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang, making it the city with the longest capital history in China.
Geography
| Item | Data |
|---|---|
| Location | Central Guanzhong Plain |
| Area | 10,108 sq km |
| Population | ~13 million |
| Climate | Temperate semi-humid monsoon |
| Avg temp | 13.6°C |
Key Attractions
- Terracotta Warriors: The burial pits of Qin Shihuang's mausoleum, one of the greatest archaeological discoveries
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda: Built by monk Xuanzang to store Buddhist scriptures from India
- Xi'an City Wall: China's best-preserved ancient city wall, 13.7 km circumference
- Huaqing Hot Springs: Tang Dynasty royal hot springs, famous for the love story of Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei
- Shaanxi History Museum: Houses over 370,000 artifacts
Cuisine
Xi'an is China's noodle capital, famous for roujiamo, yangrou paomo, biangbiang noodles, and liangpi. The Muslim Quarter is the city's most famous snack district.
Practical Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Best season | Spring (Mar-May) and Autumn (Sep-Nov) |
| Airport | Xianyang International |
| Metro | 6 lines |
References
- Xi'an Municipal Government
- Terracotta Warriors Museum
- Chinese National Geography
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