Xi\'an (Chinese: 西安), is the capital of the Shanxi province in the People\'s Republic of China .As one of the oldest cities in Chinese history, Xi\'an is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China because it has been the capital of 13 dynasties ,including the Zhou, Qin, Han, the Sui, and Tang dynasties.Xi\'an is the eastern end of the Silk Road .The city has more than 3,100 years of history, and was known as Chang\'an (traditional Chinese: 长安).Long holidays are usual during Spring Festival, Labor Holiday (1-7 May), and National Holiday (1-7 October).The number of travellers is often greater during Summer (May-August), although the most pleasant season for visiting Xi\'an is Autumn.
Xi\'an is a beautiful city with a very colorful history.There are so many famous buildings in xian,such as clay sulelievs,Banpo village museum and so on.If one day you come to Xi\'an,you\'d better visit some places of interest,so that you can learn more knowledges about this city.At last,I\'m sure that you can have a great time in Xi\'an.
译：西安是座有着悠久历史的城市，这里有许多的著名建筑，比如说兵马俑，半坡博物馆等等。如果有天你来到西安，你最好去参观名胜古迹，以便你可以学到更多有关于这座城市的知识。最后，我相信你在西安会玩的开心
As one of the most important cities in Chinese history, Xi\'an is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China for , including the Zhou, Qin, Han, and the Tang.Xi\'an is also renowned for being the eastern terminus of the Silk Road and for the location of the Terracotta Army from Qin Dynasty.The city has more than 3,100 years of history.It was called Chang\'an in ancient times.Since 1990s, as part of the economic revival of interior China, especially the central and northwest regions, in addition to a history of manufacturing and solid industrial establishments, Xi\'an has become an important cultural, industrial and educational center of the central-northwest region, with facilities for research and development, national security and China\'s space exploration program.大雁塔
Great Wild Goose Pagoda
小雁塔
Small Wild Goose Pagoda
秦始皇兵马俑博物馆
Museum of Emperor Qinshihuang’s Tomb Figures of Soldiers and Horses
秦始皇陵
The Tomb of Emperor Qinshihuang
黄帝陵
The Huangdi Tomb
鼓
楼
The Drum Tower
钟
楼
The Bell Tower
西安城墙
The Xi’an Circumvallation
华清池
The Huaqing Pond
乾
陵
The Qian Tomb
法门寺
The Famen Temple
黄河壶口瀑布
The Huanghe
Hukou Waterfall
大唐芙蓉园
Lotus palace of Tang Dynasty
华山—兵马俑—大、小雁塔—钟、鼓楼
Huashanbig, Small Goose Pagoda - Bell, Drum Tower 餐饮
Food & Beverage 西安人钟爱的羊肉泡馍
Xi\'an people love hot steamed mutton
还有梆梆面、柿面糊塌、凉皮、炒粉鱼、锅盔、千层油酥饼等特色小吃
There梆梆face, persimmon batter down,凉皮,炒粉fish,锅盔, Melaleuca Oil and other special snacks pastries
most well-known sites in Xi\'an are:The city is surrounded by a well-preserved City wall of Xi\'an which was re-constructed in the 14th century during the early Ming Dynasty and was based on the inner imperial palace of Tang Dynasty.The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and his Terracotta Army are located 40 km to the east of the city centre, in the city\'s suburbs.The Bell Tower and Drum Tower, both are located at the city\'s central axis.The city\'s Muslim quarter, which is home to the Great Mosque of Xi\'an.The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Small Wild Goose Pagoda are both spectacular towers and both are well over 1,000 years old and have survived great earthquakes.The former is next to a large square with the largest fountain in Asia which projects water high into the air, rising and falling in time to music during one of the daily performances (usually at noon and soon after sunset).They protected Buddhist writings in the past.The Stele Forest is famous for its numerous historic inscriptions and stoneworksThe Famen Temple and its towering pagoda located on the city\'s outskirtXi Ming TempleWolong Temple at Kaitong laneXingjiao Temple at Shaolin Yuan (where Xuanzang\'s Tomb lies)Jianfu TempleBlue Dragon TempleWangji TempleThe Banpo Neolithic village is located on the outskirt of the city properThe Qianling Mausoleum, one of the many Tang Dynasty era tombs located in Xi\'anThe Shaanxi History Museum has a large collection of artifacts both modern and ancient.Mount Hua is one of the most visited and steepest mountains in the countryMount Zhongnan (终南山)Mount TaibaiMount LiHuaqing Hot Springs (华清池), at the foot of Mt.Lishan, have a history of 6,000 years, the adjacent Huaqing Palace has a history of 3,000 years.Ranked among the Hundred Famous Gardens in China, it also has the status as a National Cultural Relic Protection Unit and a National Key Scenic Area.
