Xi'an

Author: He Hongxing
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Xi'an, with a city history of 3,100 years, has been the capital or established government of 13 dynasties or regimes. Among them, the Western Zhou, Qin, Western Han, and Tang dynasties were the peak periods in Xi'an's history. Xi'an boasts numerous historical and cultural landmarks: strolling through the wide and straight streets of this ancient capital, you can see the historic Xi'an city wall, the Stele Forest known as the "stone library," and iconic buildings such as the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Of course, people's attention is often drawn to the underground, as there are the "Eighth Wonder of the World"—the Terracotta Army Museum, the Banpo Site, one of the cradles of the Chinese nation, and the remains of the Yangshao and Longshan cultures, which reflect the transition of Chinese society from matriarchal to patriarchal clans. "Five thousand years of history can be seen in Xi'an" is no exaggeration, which is why many foreign leaders consider Xi'an a must-visit destination during their visits to China. In addition to these renowned historical sites, Xi'an is also the starting point of the "Silk Road," and the beautiful and rugged Mount Hua adds a touch of fresh, natural charm to this world of Qin bricks and Han tiles. This book is one of the bilingual (Chinese-English) series titled "Chinese Historical and Cultural Cities," introducing the history and cultural landscape of Xi'an.