Location

Shaanxi Province is located in the very heart of China. Boasting a population of more than 36 million in an area of over 200,000 square kilometers (about 77,225 square miles), Shaanxi includes most of the middle stretch of the Yellow River. It borders Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Henan, Hubei, Sichuan, Gansu and Ningxia.

Survey

Shaanxi Province is one of the most important cradles of ancient Chinese civilization. As far back as one million years ago, some of China's earliest inhabitants lived in this region, and began spreading their culture along the life-sustaining Yellow River. Throughout the province's long history, there are 13 dynasties who established capitals here, including the Zhou, the Qin, the Han, and the Tang. Because of this rich history, cultural relics and ruins are plentiful, and may be found preserved both above- and underground. So Shaanxi is called the authentic history museum' in China.

Transport

Shaanxi province has very convenient transportation facilities on air, railway, and land. Xian, the capital city of Shaanxi province provides flights to most large cities at home and abroad. The railway station in Xian is the hub for east-west and north-south travel in China. Highways are also much advanced in this region.

Sightseeing

In the capital city, Xian, you can see the City Wall, which was begun in the Han Dynasty, a century before the Christian era, and is now the largest and most well-preserved ancient wall, existing in China. In or near the city are 72 ancient tombs and remains, including the mausoleum of the Tang emperor Xuanyuan (the Yellow Emperor), who initiated Chinese civilization. There are many more ancient structures and temples such as the Big Goose Pagoda built in 652, Famen Temple, Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. The highlight of a Shaanxi tour for many visitors is the amazing Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses who guard a site honored as the Eighth Great Wonder of the world.

 
 
Highlights

. Museum of Qin Terra cotta Warriors and Horses who guard a site honored as the Eighth Great Wonder of the world

. Vist the Ancient City Wall, the largest and most well preserved ancient wall, existing in China

. Visit the Big Goose Pagoda built in 652, Famen Temple, Bell Tower and the Drum Tower