Visit Historic Xi’an

Xi’an (pronounced shee-an), one of China’s ancient capital cities and a major tourist destination, is located in the central part of China. It’s now the capital city of the Shaanxi province and one of China’s top ten cities in terms of population.

The city’s rich history spans more than 3,000 years. Xi’an is the home of the terracotta army soldiers and horses commissioned by China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. (A farmer discovered the site as he was digging a well in 1974.) While in Xi’an, consider taking the time to see the ancient city walls and the Goose Pagodas as well.