Xi 'an, known as Chang 'an and Haojiang in ancient times, is one of the four ancient capitals in China. 198 1 was designated as a "world historic city" by UNESCO and one of the top ten ancient capitals in the world selected by American media. Located in the middle of Guanzhong Plain, it borders Weihe River in the north, Qinling Mountain in the south and Bashui Chang 'an.
Xi is an important birthplace of Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation. Chang 'an has been the imperial capital since ancient times, and 13 dynasties established their capitals here. Fenghao Capital, Qin Epang Palace, Terracotta Warriors, Han Weiyang Palace, Changle Palace, Sui Daxing City, Tang Daming Palace, Xingqing Palace, etc. Outline the "Chang' an Complex"? .
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Xi is the first batch of national historical and cultural cities announced by the State Council, which was established in three dynasties: Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui and Tang. It is one of the four ancient capitals in the world, and is recognized by the China Ancient Capital Society as the ancient capital with the most dynasties and the longest history of imperial capital in China. 1 100 For many years, it was once the capital and political, economic and cultural center of China.
Xi is one of the first outstanding tourist cities in China, and its cultural remains are characterized by high resource density, good preservation and high level. Around Xi 'an, there are 72 imperial tombs, including Qin Shihuang Mausoleum, Zhou Dynasty, Qin Dynasty, Han Dynasty and Tang Dynasty, Western Han Dynasty1/Mausoleum and Tang Dynasty 18 Mausoleum, and more than 700 ancient buildings, such as Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell and Drum Tower and ancient city wall.