Friday, December 28, 2007

A Great Attraction In Xian

The capital of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an is the northwest of the largest city in China, and is located south of the Guanzhong Plain. Known as Chang'an in ancient times, Xian is an important place in Chinese history, and was once the economic, cultural, political, transportation and centre of the capital served country.Xian over ten ancient dynasties, and that too regal for a period from 1000 BC to 1000 AD. The history of the city dates back some 3000 years, when the Western Zhou dynasty because of the city as its capital, which was then known as the Western Zhou Dynasty Haojing.The prospered and is much better known for his sense bronze, some of which now forms part of Shaanxi Province Museum. But the reign of the Zhou dynasty in the West came to an end in 771 BC when the barbarians overran the dynasty. Later, the Eastern Zhou Dynasty made Luoyang as its capital. In 221BC, the country was unified under the control of Emperor Qinshihuang, who made Xiangyang as its capital and laid a solid foundation for the feudal society. But, in the State of Qin was taken by Han, Xian who reigned from 206 BC To 220 AD, when the town became prosperous. During this period, the famous Silk Road - a trade route linking the former with the Central Asian countries as well as European nations, has been established.The city yet gained much recognition, the reign of the Tang dynasty, during which became one of Xian Cities International at the time. However, Xian began to decline after the fall of the Tang Dynasty. Apart from these aforementioned dynasties, Xian was also the capital of the dynasty that Xihan, Xinmang, Western Jin, former Zhao Qin pre - and post-Qin, Western Wei, Zhou North and Sui. With centuries of history, the rich archaeological and treasure of cultural relics, Xian is known as the "cradle of Chinese civilization," and has now become a famous tourist city. Make a visit to Xian, it is like walking through more than 5000 years of Chinese history. In fact, Xian is a must for those interested in exploring the ancient civilization of the country and its history and culture. Much of the attraction in Xian Xian is perhaps the wall, which was built by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang during the period of the Ming Dynasty. The City Wall was erected in fact expand the wall which was built during the reign of the Tang Dynasty. This is seen as the country best preserved and the city wall is one of the greatest defensive former military system.Another great attraction of the city is Xian Bell Tower and Drum Tower, which was built during the Ming Dynasty. No visit to Xian would not be complete without a trip to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which is composed of three classifications, such as the Big Wild Goose Pagoda - rising to a height of 65 metres with seven stories; North Square the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, who is credited with the largest fountain square Asia, and Da Ci'en Temple, in which the bell tower and the Drum Tower are housed apart from a host of other attractions as richly Sermon ornate Hall, the Mahavira Hall and the Hall Sanzang of Xuanzang. Other attractions not to miss in the city are terra cotta Army Museum, whose focal point is bordered by terracotta warriors in a real combat training; Shaanxi Provincial History Museum, a museum of national, presented over 110000 artifacts; Xian Famen Temple, a sanctuary with a fascinating story; Xian Great Mosque, a large mosque, which was once a religious centre Arab merchants in the country and now serves over 50000 Chinese Muslims in the area. Forest Museum of stone steles, are enjoying the largest collection of steles in the country; Banpo Neolithic Village Museum, where you can find the remains of Neolithic people, and Xian Huaqing Hot Springs. When it comes to activities, Xian visitors can enjoy a range of activities from shopping to eat. With these great variety of attractions, it is no wonder why people from all over the world flock to this amazing destination.
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