Xi’an, steeped in history and still giving up secrets, is your gateway to ancient   ancient Chinese civilization. In its 3,100 recorded years of evolution, it has been home to 13 dynasties, including the Zhou, Qin, Han, the Sui, and Tang dynasties, perio-dically from the 11th century B.C. to the early 10th century AD. Called Chang'an in ancient times, Xi’an is one of the birthplaces of the ancient civilization in the

Yellow River Basin area of the country. As one of the most important cradles of Chi-nese civilization, it marked the start of the famous "Silk Road" that linked China with central Asia and the Roman Empire.

    Capital of the Shaanxi province, Xi'an is located in the northwest of the People's Republic of China, in the center of the Guanzhong Plain. The city lies on a flood plain created by the eight surrounding rivers and streams. The city lies on a major rail

route which runs from Lianyungang on the Yellow Sea via Urumqi in the Autonomous Region of Xinjiang and on to Kazakhstan.

    The coldest month here is January, with an average temperature of 0°C although Xi’an has only a minimal snow level. The hottest and most unpleasant month is     June, with an average temperature of 26 °C. The summers here can also be very

dry so make sure you have plenty of drinking water with you when you go sightsee-ing!

    Spring is from March till May. There are dust storms due to the rapid increase of temperatures, but only occasionally. The warm sunshine and gentle breeze make

spring a good time for traveling and outdoor activities.

    The temperature rise quickly, but the temperature is not stable and often appear "after suddenly getting warmer, the weather has turned cold again”. The average

temperature of March in Xi’an is 7.9 ℃, 14.1 ℃ in April, and which may rise to 19.4 ℃ in May. The rainfall in spring accounted for about a quarter of the annual rainfall, average rainfall days are 7 to 9 days. Spring temperature is pleasant and beautiful, and is a good time for outdoor activities and tourism. As temperature is moderate, but a little cool with rains, a thin coat is enough.

    As part of the China Western Development policy, Xi’an became a major target for accelerated attention. From 1997 to 2006, the industrial output value of Xi’an’s service industry increased at an annual average rate of 13.74 percent, compared to traditional service industries of 0.74 percent, representing a growth from US$8.113 billion to US$25.85 billion. Xi'an is the largest economy of the Shaanxi province, with a GDP of 324.1 billion Yuan in 2010. On average this value increases by 14.5 percent annually, and accounts for approximately 41.8 percent of Shaanxi's total GDP.  At least fifty-eight countries have established over 2,560 enterprises in Xian, including nineteen of the Fortune 500 enterprises. These include ABB Group, Mitsubishi,

Panasonic, Toshiba, Fujitsu, Coca-Cola, and Boeing.

    Xi'an is part of the West Triangle Economic Zone, along with Chengdu and Chongqing.

     As the transport and communication center in northwest China, Xi’an has play-ed the role in linking the east and the west, and the south and the north of the

country.

    Xi’an Xianyang International Airport is the biggest international airport in northwest China. Till now, there are 20 Airlines operated more then 150 routes started

from Xi’an. Everyday, there will be over 400 flights operated at this airport.

    Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is located 13 kilometers to the northeast of Xi’anyang City and 47 kilometers to the northwest of Xi’an City and covers an

area of 450,000 square meters. With 3 Terminals, the airport operates 205 air routes including 182 domestic routes and 23 international ones. Many facilities and services are also at your disposal: ticket office, tickets, insurance, standby tickets, seats schedule, boarding, air express, currency exchange, hourly hotel, clinic, luggage packing, left baggage, luggage inquiry, lost and found, wi-fi, VIP service, police, sleepbox, restaurants, ATMs, nursery room, smoking room, mobile charging. With the help of Xi’anyang International Airport Expressway and the Airport Exclusive Expressway, passengers could reach Xi'an Airport from downtown in one hour, and vice versa. If one starts from the south part of the

    There are two train stations operate in Xi’an, the Xi’an Railway Station and the South Station (former Changan Station).The Xi’an Railway Station is the biggest

train center in western China, which also joint with 6 main train lines that cross thro-ugh Southwest China. And, it is a stopover station for train from and back to Lhasa, the famous holy city.

    Being regarded as the “Gateway to the West”, Xi’an plays a significant role in the Chinese railway system. It is a city where six of China's main railway lines interse-ct, thus the city is linked with all of China’s provincial capital cities and four municipalities, for instance, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Haikou, Tibet, etc. Different

trains meeting different needs are at your disposal such as the G - High Speed Train, the C – Intercity EMU, the Z - Direct Express, the T - Express, the K - Fast, the Y – Tourist and the S - Suburban.

    Xi’an International School(XIS) was founded in March 1997 with the help of the Shaanxi Provincial Bureau of Education. XIS first teacher and principal was Esther

 Kenyon, who taught eleven students spanning eight grades in a one-room school house.  The school was formally granted license to operate by the State Ministry of

    In 2009 Xi’an International School moved to its current location. The new facilities consist not only of classrooms but of a playing field, a covered gym, library, activi-ty rooms, a science lab, and even a wood workshop. XIS are still developing the

third floor of building and look forward to further additions as grow.

    People's Hospital of Shannxi Province is a large Level-3 Grade-A hospital established by Shaanxi People's Government. It is also the third affiliated hospital of the Medical School of Xi'an Jiaotong University, the Shaanxi Institute of Clinical Medicine

and the National Clinical Drug Trial Institution. The hospital is equipped with such

functions as medical and surgical care, education, scientific research, preventive hea-lth care, and rehabilitation. Founded by the famous general Yang Hu-cheng in 1931, the hospital is located at No.256 Youyi West Road in the city of Xi'an, China. Tele-phone: 029-85251331.

    The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Xi’an Jiaotong University is a modernized large comprehensive hospital under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education. As the first affiliated hospital of medical sch-ool in northwest China, it was formerly known as the Affiliated Hospital of Medical School of National Northwest Associated University, which evolved from the Affiliated Hospital of Medical School of Beiping University (currently known as the Peking University First Hospital). The hospital is equipped with such functions as medical

service, teaching, scientific research and prevention &health care. Since its founda--tion 70 years ago, the hospital has made great contribution to the medical development and people’s medical &health care services of our country. In 1994, it was

appraised as a Level-Three Grade-A hospital by the Ministry of Health. In 1995, it

was awarded the honorable title of National Advanced Collective for Public Health Sectors by the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Health.

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    Along with Beijing Xi'an is one of the two most famous historic ancient cities in

China. Xi'an is rich in cultural relics, antiques and artworks. Replicas of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, paper-cuts and folk paintings are the most popular buys in

Xi'an. These items and many more are sold in antique shops at street markets around the city. The luxurious shopping areas are centered mainly along Dong Dajie

(East Main Street), Nan Dajie (South Main Street) and Jiefang Lu (Liberation Road). Department stores usually open at about 9am and close at 10pm.

    It is one of Xi'an's top department stores, selling food, clothes and many other

things. It is located at 103 Jiefang Lu and open from 9am to 8:30pm.

    Kai Yuan Shopping Mall is situated in Dongdajie. It is one of the biggest shopping malls in Xi'an. With reasonable prices and good quality commodities, as well as

good facilities, Kai Yuan enjoys a good reputation in Xi'an and is a very popular

shopping mall.

    Shu Yuan Men (Book Courtyard Gate), a well-known ancient-style street, is locat-ed by the ancient city wall, behind the Forest of Steles. Numerous local arts and cra-fts including replicas of antiques, paintings and paper-cuts are sold on the crowded street all year round. It is a place that most tourists like to come to on their first

visit to Xi’an.

     Xi'an Antique Market is located at the intersection of Zhuque Lu (Red Sparrow

Road) and Nan Erhuan Lu (South Second Ring Road), near the Small Wild Goose

Pagoda. There are also various antiques sold in the street. Serious curio collectors

from all over the country seem to vie with visitors in seeking treasure. You need to

remember very few of the exquisite looking products you see at the market are

genuineantiques.

    Wenbaozhai means Cultural Treasures Room. It is situated at 5 Yanta Lu Zhongduan(Wild Goose Pagoda Road Central Section). The shopping center enjoys a good reputation among tourists. There are silk rugs, woolen blankets, silk clothing, jewels, jade articles, calligraphy, paintings, historical relics, antiques, clay models of the

warriors and horses, and models of the bronze chariots and horses on offer.

   It is situated in the east suburbs of Xi'an City. The Gallery exhibits a great number of paintings by country folk, as well as other folk crafts such as paper-cuts and sha-dow puppets. If you are interested in the craftsmanship, you can ask some of the

craftsmen to teach you how to paint a puppet and cut paper. It is a popular shopp-ing place for tourists from home and abroad.

Huimin Street is not a name for an exact street but a call for the accumulation area for the Hui Minority in Xi'an consisting of four streets which are Beiyuan Gate (北院门), Huajue Lane (化觉巷), Xiyang Market (夕阳市) and Dapi Yuan (大皮院). No matter you want some unique souvenirs, relish some snacks in Hui style or appreciate the

architectures built in Muslim style, Huimin Street would be a nice destination for

you.

    The world's finest carpets are made entirely of pure silk. These highly valuable creations are visually stunning and exquisite to the touch. Silk, unlike wool or cotton

is lightweight yet infinitely durable when afforded proper maintenance and care. A silk carpet is not only a treasure for a lifetime but can become a treasured heirloom. Whether you choose a carpet as a floor covering or as a unique and decorative

wall hanging it is guaranteed to give good service and to be a joy to all who see it. The range of carpets we offer are of mainly Persian and Chinese designs, with both the warp and the knots consisting of pure silk. Each carpet is hand woven in time

honored traditional ways, while the natural and synthetic dyes are used to ensure

the carpets retain their

    This kind of furniture is made of padauk teak and elm. They are same with the

common furniture use, but has the very high collection value.

    Nightlife in Xi'an is varied and colorful, and it is vibrant enough to satisfy a whole range of taste and tempos, catering for both young and old. It tells the world how

the site of an ancient civilization can blend well with new culture. Places such as

night clubs, karaoke, discos, bars and cafes are all good places for you to get yourself a relaxation. You can sing and dance, which will take tiredness away. In a word,

you will be captivated by the various entertainment activities in Xi'an.

    In Xi'an, night club is one of the main entertainment places. The bar is a great

place for peopleto relax themselves. People sing and dance to relieve stress there. It's a good place for making friends as well, with a comfortable atmosphere. Besides pleasant music and tasty drinks, there are also many fascinating performances.

    There is an emphasis on savoury flavours such as salt, garlic, onion, and vinegar; sugar is seldom used. Cooking methods are mainly steaming, frying, and stir-frying. Due to its geographical location between the provinces of Shanxi and Sichuan,

the taste of Shaanxi cuisine resulted in both sour and spicy, in addition to the salty

taste.

    The buried army of Qin Shihuangdi is one of the largest and most significant

archaeological finds of the 20th century. Discovered in 1974 at Lintong, 35 kilomet-ers east of Xi'an, the warriors and horses have deservedly become known as a Won-der of the World. This site is a stunning archaeological find on a monumental scale. Literally an army of sculptured warriors, it is a stunning display that every visitor to China should see. The Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses built on site in 1975 houses life size terracotta figures of warriors and horses arranged in battle

formations as star features and are truly a remarkable sight not to be missed by

any visitor to China.

    Originally started in 194 BCE, the Xi'an City Wall is the most complete city wall

that has survived in China and one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world, covering 13.7 kilometers (8.5 miles) in length with a deep moat surrounding it. The wall includes four gates and they are respectively named as Changle

(meaning eternal joy) in the east, Anding (harmony peace) in the west, Yongning

(eternal peace) in the south and Anyuan (forever harmony) in the north. The south gate, the most beautifully decorated one is very close to the Bell Tower, center of

the city.

How to get there: the minibus from Wenzhou Shangcheng to Huaxicun will take

you to the Western Film Studio.

    Built in 1384 by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang as a way to dominate the surrounding countryside and provide early warning of attack by rival rulers, the Bell Tower, is a

stately traditional building, that marks the geographical center of the ancient capita-l. The wooden tower, which is the largest and best-preserved of its kind in China, is 36 meters (118 feet) high and its engravings on the doors reflect the decorative

fashion of Ming and Qing Dynasties, recounting popular stories of ancient China.

How to get there: take Subway Line 2 and get off at Bell Tower Station or take a

bus (almost of the bus lines go there).

    Situated in Huayin City, Mt. Huashan is 120 kilometers (about 75 miles) from Xian.Home to several influential Taoist temples, where many emperors of past dynastiestook part in Taoist activities, it is famous for natural vista of steep and narrow paths, precipitous crags and a high mountain range. Its five peaks are the representative attractions and each has its distinctive charms: East Peak is the best place to enjoy

the sunrise; South Peak has the highest altitude; West Peak is the most elegant;

North Peak is famous as the Cloud Terrace Peak and Middle Peak is also called

Jade Lady Peak. At the foot of the mountain starts the trip by visiting the Jade Spri-ng Temple. after what there is a walk to the Memorial Archway for about 15 min,

followed by the Five Dragon Bridge, next to which is the ticket office.

How to get there: Take the Zhengzhou-Luoyang-Xian High Speed Trains from Xian North Railway Station but get off at Huashan North Station. There are green speci-al minubuses will pick you up outside the station to the mountain directly. Visitors

can take the bus for free

    Established in 1988, and situated along the north-south axis of Xian and adjacent to the city center, the Tang Dynasty Palace boasts that it is China's premier cultural entertainment theatre restaurant, offering the only cultural show in Xian completed by a totally live classical Chinese orchestra. It is a relaxing, light Chinese styled entertainment to enjoy. You can come for the show or have a traditional and delicious

dumpling feast along with the show, which is a dinner theatre. The Tang Dynasty

Music and Dance Show has now become a classic entertainment that has been

warmly appreciated by audiences running into hundreds of thousands for more

than twenty years. The production has toured many cities in China as well as numerous foreign countries such as Japan, Russia, Korea, Singapore, Norway, Denmark,

etc.