Xi’an is one of the four major ancient civilization capitals in the world, together with Athens, Cairo and Rome. It records many great changed in China’s history, like a living history book. It is called Chang’an in ancient times. Even today, Xi’an is still an important city. As the capital city, it is also the economic, cultural and political center of Shanxi Province.Natural beauty is another factor to attract tourists. The Mt. Huashan is one of the five best-known moutains in China, characteristic of breathtaking cliffs.
Besides history, Xi’an is also a modern city. It offers convenient tranportation, comfortable accomodation and delicious
cuisine for travellers.