Xi'an

Xi'an is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation, the starting point of the Silk Road, and one of the four great ancient capitals of the world.

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Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, is located in the northwest region of China, in the central part of the Guanzhong Plain. As of 2018, the city has 11 districts and 2 counties, covering a total area of 10,752 square kilometers, with a permanent population of 10.0037 million. Xi'an is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation, the starting point of the Silk Road, and is renowned as one of the four great ancient capitals of the world. It is the foremost among China's ancient capitals, having the longest history of being a capital, the most dynasties that established their capitals here, and the greatest influence. It is the cradle of the Chinese nation, the birthplace of Chinese civilization, and a representative of Chinese culture. The first batch of national key cultural relics protection units and the first batch of China's World Heritage sites, the Terracotta Army, are located in the Lintong District of Xi'an. As a unique city that perfectly blends ancient and modern, Xi'an has seen rapid development in tourism in recent years, with continuously improving tourism facilities. The tourism industry has become a true pillar and leading industry of Xi'an. The city was also one of the first to be awarded the title of "China Excellent Tourist City."