"Xi'an" is the atonal pinyin romanization of its Chinese name 西安, Western Peace. (The apostrophe – known in Chinese as a 隔音符號, géyīn fúhào – should be included to distinguish …

Feb 24, 2025 · Xi’an is a city and the capital of Shaanxi sheng (province) in north-central China. The Xi’an region is one of the most important in the history of China, both as the capital of …

In north central China, Xi'an is often ranked China's No. 2 tourist destination. Here are 8 travel facts you should know about Xi'an for planning your trip.

Dec 23, 2024 · Known as the leading city of China's Western Development Drive Program since 1990s, Xi'an is an important economic, cultural, industrial and educational center of the central …

Xi’an was the capital of 13 dynasties. Historically known as Chang’an, Xi’an was home to the ruling house of 13 dynasties, including the Qin (221 BC - 207 BC), Han (206 BC - 220 AD), Sui …

Xi'an, known as Chang'an before the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), is located the central northern China. It is about 1½ hours by air from Beijing and 2½ hours from Hong Kong. This map …

Often called the birthplace of Chinese civilization, Xi'an is the oldest of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals, serving as the capital city of 13 dynasties spreading intermittently across a 1,100 …

Aug 14, 2024 · Xi’an location in central China makes it the gate between northwest China and Central Plain, North China and East China. It can be reached by flight, high speed train, …

Mar 26, 2024 · From ancient civilizations to illustrious dynasties, Xi’an serves as a treasury of Chinese history and an indispensable stop on any travel agenda. In this guide, I’ll outline how …

Xian is not only an ancient city of China, but also the capital of the Chinese state over several millennia under great emperors from the Zhou, Jin, Han, Sui and Tang dynasties. Today Xian …