Sub-provincial cities. As one of the most important cities in China.
Historically, Xi 'an is one of the four ancient capitals in China.
It has been the capital of 13 dynasties, including Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties.
Don. Xi 'an is also famous for being the eastern destination of silk.
Roads and the location of Qin terracotta warriors and horses. this
This city has a history of 3 100 years. It was called Chang 'an in 1920.
Ancient times.
Since1990s, as part of economic revival.
Inland China, especially in the central and northwest regions, in addition,
Historical manufacturing industry and solid industrial facilities, Xi 'an.
It has become an important cultural, industrial and educational center in China.
Central-northwest region, with research and
Development, national security and China's space exploration program.
Xi 'an, formerly known as Chang 'an and Haojing, is the capital of Shaanxi, a sub-provincial city, the core city of Guanzhong Plain urban agglomeration, the starting point city of the Silk Road, the core area of the Belt and Road, an important central city in western China, and an important national scientific research, education and industrial base [1-5]? . Xi is one of the four ancient capitals in China [6]? , UNESCO's "world famous historical city" 198 1 [1]? , one of the top ten ancient capitals in the world selected by American media [7]? . Located in the middle of Guanzhong Plain, it borders Weihe River in the north, Qinling Mountain in the south and Bashui Chang 'an. It governs1/district 2 counties and Xixian New Area, with a total area of 10752 square kilometers and a registered population of 9,056,800 at the end of 20 17 [8- 12]? .
Xi is an important birthplace of Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation. Chang 'an has been an imperial capital since ancient times, with the capital of Western Zhou Dynasty, Qin Dynasty, Western Han Dynasty, Eastern Han Dynasty, Western Jin Dynasty, Former Zhao Dynasty, Former Qin Dynasty, Later Qin Dynasty, Western Wei Dynasty, Northern Zhou Dynasty, Sui Dynasty and Tang Dynasty 13 dynasties. Fenghao Capital, Qin Epang Palace, Terracotta Warriors, Han Weiyang Palace, Changle Palace, Sui Daxing City, Tang Daming Palace, Xingqing Palace, etc. Outline "Chang 'an Complex" [13]? .
Xi is the best tourist destination in China and one of the cities with the best international image in China [14- 15]? There are two of the six heritages listed in the World Heritage List, namely, the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang and Terracotta Warriors, Wild Goose Pagoda, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Daming Palace Site in Chang 'an City in Tang Dynasty, Weiyang Palace Site in Chang 'an City in Han Dynasty and Xingjiao Temple Tower. [ 16]? There are also Xi 'an City Wall, Bell and Drum Tower, Huaqing Pool, Zhong Nanshan, Datang Furong Garden, Shaanxi History Museum, Forest of Steles and other scenic spots. Xi is also an important science and education center in China, with seven "double-class" construction universities, including Xi Jiaotong University, Northwestern Polytechnical University and xidian university [17]? .
2065438+February 2008, the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development issued the Guanzhong Plain Urban Agglomeration Development Plan, supporting Xi to build a national central city, an international comprehensive transportation hub and an international metropolis with historical and cultural characteristics.
References:
Baidu Encyclopedia _ Xi An