 Shaanxi Province, called Shan for short, is located at the middle reach of
the Yellow River with an area of 190 thousand square kilometers and a
population of 33.40 million.
The northern part of Shaanxi Province is loess plateau, the southern part
is of Qinba mountainous region and the middle part is of Weihe River Plain.
Plateau occupies about 45%, mountainous region occupies about 36% and the
plain occupies about 19% of the total area. The southern part of the Qing
Ridge belongs to the water system of the Yangtze River, while the northern
part of it belongs to the water system of the Yellow River. From north to
south, the climate belongs to semi-dry monsoon temperate zone, semi-wet and
semi-dry monsoon warm temperate zone and moist monsoon sub-tropical zone
respectively. The coal reserve is among the top in the whole country, and
there are iron, manganese, copper, aluminum, molybdenum, lead, zinc, gold
and petroleum deposit as well.
The main industries are of machine building, textile, electron,
chemistry, foodstuff and energy etc. among which the machine building,
textile and electron are the important industrial base of the whole country.
In agriculture, the main products are wheat and cotton while flax is the
important cash crop. The main communication is railway but the highway is
also very convenient.
Shaanxi Province is one of the central areas of ancient civilization of
China. It has rich historic and cultural resources and many places of
historic interest and scenic beauty. The main spots are Qinshihuang Tomb
(the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty), tomb figures of terra-cotta warriors
and horses, Forest of Steles, Tower of Wild Goose, Huashan Mountain etc. The
famous traditional specialties are Xifeng wine, black rice, fragrant rice,
Huojin persimmon and Lingtong pomegranate etc.
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Tours Events & Attractions
 Dumpling Banquet with Tang Dynasty Show
There is no better way to experience a different culture than to try out the food right? A night in Xi'an feasting on a Dumpling Banquet, whilst sitting back an relaxing to a cultural Tang Dynasty Show filled with vibrant costumes colorful dance and traditional music that have graced the region for centuries is a perfect introduction to this ancient city.
 Essential Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors and Horses
The Terracotta Warrior Army and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. This tour takes you to the site where 7,000 of these life sized figures were constructed to guard Emperor Qin Shihuang's tomb in 246 BC. Also visit the Huaqing Hot Springs and the Mausoleum of Emperor Qing Shihuang, the largest known tomb in the world. This tour is a must when visiting China!
 Xi'an Half Day City Tour - Shaanxi History Museum, City Wall, Drum Tower
Xi'an City - one of the most well-protected cities in China. Explore the history that lies within the ancient walls surrounding the city and how it still plays an active part of city life that bustles all around it. Learn about the renowned Shaanxi Province and the Dynasties that protected the lands and admire preserved antique relics that can tell a story in itself… Highlights of the tour include Shaanxi History Museum, City Wall and Drum Tower.
 Xi'an Day Tour - Shaanxi History Museum, City Wall, Bell Towers
A full day exploring history, beautiful architecture, religious monuments and the unique way of life around the walled city of Xi'an. The capital city has been well protected with the age of time living out 13 dynasties, and enjoying equal fame as Athens, Cairo and Rome as one of the 4 ancient civilization capitals. Highlights of the tour include Shaanxi History Museum, City Wall, Lunch, Bell Towers and Great Mosque. |
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