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   A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO Xi'an 　

September 15`19,2004

Jianguo Hotel,Xi'an,P.R.China

　

   

Xi’an Brief Introduction

The city of Xi'an (6 million population) was the first Chinese city to open up its doors to the world, not in 1980 under the "Open Door" policy but in fact during the Tang dynasty (at the height of the Roman Empire) when Xi'an blossomed as the starting point of the historic Silk Road.

Over a period of more than 2000 years, Xi'an was the capital for eleven dynasties. Along with Rome and Constantinople, this city was a world leader in culture and trade and played a vital role in bridging the gap between east and west.

Many of the attractions in the area are outside Xi'an, and the surrounding countryside offers a treasure trove of historic and religious sites. The most famous is the Terracotta Army, built to protect the Emperor Qin Shi Huang, whose Mausoleum lies close to the warriors. Both of these are to the east of Xi'an. There are other less famous but equally fascinating places worth visiting too. The Famen Temple claims to house the Buddha's fingers and still draws crowds of practicing monks (and tourists) to marvel at the fingers and the Tang dynasty treasures which are kept here. The countryside around Xi'an is also attractive and there are numerous mountains, including Mount Huashan, which are a great break from the city.

Aside from being a major tourist destination and historical city, today Xi'an is an important industrial and manufacturing center. Despite the incredible history that Xi'an carries, it is a modern and prosperous area.  Xian's University is considered to be one of the best in China.  As a result, the city has a large student population who contribute to the cultural and night life of the city, making Xi'an one of the most pleasant cities in China.

　

About Xi"an

   　

　

　

中国复印科学与工程学会
Reprographic Scientists and Engineers Society of China 
7 Chang-Tu Rd.Tianjin300131,China  Tel:(22)26669189 Fax: (22)26669189 
E-mail: rsesc@public.tpt.tj.cn
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