Xi'an is the capital of the {{Shaanxi}} province, and a sub-provincial city in the {{People's Republic of China}}.
Xi'an is the capital of the Shaanxi province, and a sub-provincial city in the People's Republic of China. One of the oldest cities in China, with more than 3,100 years of history, the city was known as Chang'an before the Ming Dynasty. It is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, having held that position under several of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, including Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang. It is the eastern terminus of the Silk Road and home to the Terracotta Army. Xi'an is, for certain, one of the most popular tourist destinations among foreign travelers. A tour to Xi'an is something that any tourist to China would not want to miss, as it serves as a window on China's ancient civilization.
Most Recent
- Puerto Vallarta: Where Every Meal Tells a Story
- VIDEO: You Can’t Book a Room on this River Cruise Ship
- Sea Turtles, Cenote Symphonies, and Carnival of the Senses: Caribbean Resorts Go Hyper Local
- Holland America Line Hosts 1st Pro Pickleball Invitational on a Private Island
- 3 Ways to Chase the Northern Lights
