Xi’an, Shaanxi
Xi’an is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, and is the capital of Shaanxi Province. Xi’an is the eastern terminus of the Silk Road and known as the site of the Terracotta Army, made during the Qin Dynasty. The city has more than 3,100 years of history, and was known as Chang’an (literally “Perpetual Peace”) before the Ming Dynasty. Xi’an means literally “Western Peace”.
Xi’an will host the 2011 World Horticultural Exposition b. The 2011 World Horti-Expo will be held from April 11 to October 11, 2011 as an exhibition of A2+B1 level, which permits local government to apply.The Expo is expected to bring some 10 million visitors to Xi’an. The venue will be located in a new district of the city, Chanba district.
Xi’an also has largest internet bar in the world with more than 3000 computers is located in . As one of the largest educational centres in China, with a huge number of undergraduate students, online games are very popular in the area. Xi’an has already hosted worldwide game competitions such as ACON5, CEG2006, and WCG2006.
Some popular attractions in Xi’an are the Terracotta Army, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell Tower of Xi’an, Hua Shan (Mount Hua), City wall of Xi’an, and the Tang Paradise.
Tang Paradise is a large theme park near the city of Xi’an. The park is at or near the site of an earlier garden complex in the Tang Dynasty, but consists almost entirely of modern construction. In the evening the many thousands of visitors are treated to a spectacular Lake Show, featuring Lasers, video projection onto water screens, fountains and other special effects.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda or Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a Buddhist pagoda located in southern Xi’an. One of the pagoda’s many functions was to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that were brought to China from India by the Buddhist translator and traveller Xuanzang.
Bell Tower of Xi'an
