29 August 2018 | Author/Destination: Asia / Asien | Rubric: General, UNESCO World Heritage
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Xi’an is the capital of
Shaanxi Province,
People’s Republic of China. It is a
sub-provincial city located in the center of the
Guanzhong Plain in Northwestern China. One of the
oldest cities in China, Xi’an is the oldest of the
Four Great Ancient Capitals, having held the position under several of the most important
dynasties in Chinese history, including
Western Zhou,
Qin,
Western Han,
Sui, and
Tang. Xi’an is the starting point of the
Silk Road and home to the
Terracotta Army of
Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
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