Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, is a new industrial base and scientifc and educational center in China. It is the hub of communications between eastern and western China and is an important city in Northwest China.

Xi'an is located in the middle of the 800 mile Qinchuan. It is bordered on the south by Qinling Mountains, and on the north by Weihe River, with a terrain sloping from the southeast to the northwest. There are many rivers in the city. Since ancient times. it is celebrated for "eight rivers flowing around Chang'an", well Chang'an was a old name for Xi'an in ancient times.

Xi'an is an important center for the origin of ancient civilization in the drainage area of Yellow River. Xi'an, with Athens, Rome and Cairo, are called the world four great ancient capitals. It was called Chang'an in the ancient times. It has over 3,000 years of recorded history. From Western Zhou Dynasty to Tang Dynasty. Xi'an has been the capital of 12 dynasties for 2,000 years. Han and Tang dynasties are considered the zenith.

Chang'an in Han Dynasty was two times larger than ancient Rome. Chang'an in Tang Dynasty was the largest and most cosmopolitan city in the world, measuring 84.1 square km, 2.4 times the size of Han Chang'an, with over one million residents. After the foundation of the People's Republic of China, Xi'an has always been the political center of Northwest China and the capital of Shaanxi province.

Long history and advanced culture have endowed the city with numerous world-famous places of historical interset and scenic beauty. Qinshihuang Terracotta Warriors and Horses are the most famous one, enjoying the title of "the eighth wonder in the world". The other famous places include Banpo Museum of Neolithic Relics, Emperor Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum, Qian Ling Mausoleum, and other historical sites such as Temple of Great Maternal Grace, Xi'an Forest of Steles, and Pool of Glorious Purity.

Xi'an has a relatively advanced industry. Its machinery, electronics, eletrical applicance, textile and national defense industries are celebrated throughout the country. As a famous city of history and culture, it is also one of the main tourist attractions.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda
The original Big Wild Goose Pagoda had five stories. When Wu Zetian came to the throne, it was expanded to 10 stories. Subsequently, it was devastated by wars and fires. Now it has only seven stories, with a height of 64 m. It is one of the key cultural relics under the State protection.

Pool of Glorious Purity
Pool of Glorious Purity is an old famous hot spring whose temperature is about 43 degree. The water in the pool contains various mineral elements that are good for medical treatment and health care.

Banpo Ruins
Banpo Ruins is the largest and most complete matrilineal commune of the primitive society that lived in the drainage area of Yellow River.