Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi province, and along with Beijing, Nanjing, and Luoyang, is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. Xi'an was known as Chang'an and with more than 3,100 years of history behind it, has served as the capital of various dynasties, including Western Zhou, Qin, Western Han, Sui, and Tang dynasties. It is the eastern terminus of the Silk Road and famous for housing the formidable Terracotta Army. Xi'an is one of the most popular tourist destinations for it is rich in cultural relics and artworks. Xi'an serves as a window on ancient China. Seeing the Terracotta Warriors is something that you would not want to miss. The city also offers plenty of other attractions and historical sites, including the informative Shaanxi History Museum, the fortifications of Xi'an, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and the Stele Forest. Replicas of the Terracotta Warriors are the most popular buy in Xi'an. You can purchase these items at antique shops around the city.

Official Language: Chinese

Currency: Renminbi (CNY)

Time Zone: UTC+8

Calling Code: +86