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The City
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Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, is one of China's most historically significant cities. Known as Chang'an in ancient times, it was the starting point of the Silk Road and served as the heart of the Chinese empire for over a millennium. The city was the capital for several powerful dynasties, including the Qin, Han, and Tang, and it is steeped in the legacies of these periods. Today, visitors walk the same streets once trodden by emperors and merchants, with relics from these eras still visible in the city’s architecture and attractions.
Xi'an's most famous landmark is the Terracotta Army, a vast collection of life-sized clay soldiers guarding the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Discovered in 1974, this awe-inspiring find is just one of many archaeological treasures that reveal the city's ancient splendour.
Xi'an's most famous landmark is the Terracotta Army, a vast collection of life-sized clay soldiers guarding the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Discovered in 1974, this awe-inspiring find is just one of many archaeological treasures that reveal the city's ancient splendour.