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Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, is located in the heart of the Guanzhong Basin, with the Weihe River running along the northern border of the city. It is the largest metropolis in northwestern China. Known as Chang'an in ancient China, Xi'an is a world-renowned ancient capital.

For 1,062 years beginning in the 11th century B.C., Xi'an was the capital of 13 dynasties including the Western Zhou, Qin, Western Han, Eastern Han, Sui, and Tang. The continuous dynastic occupation kept the city beautiful and magnificent. More than two hundred and seventy palaces and temples were built during its heyday, such as the "Three Han Palaces" in the Han dynasty, namely Changle, Weiyang, Jianzhang Palaces, and numerous other palaces and watch towers. The most well known among these is the Tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang, with the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. Xi'an is also the starting point of the ancient Silk Road.

Xi'an Facts

Xian is the capital of Shaanxi Province.

Coordinates: 34° 16′ 0″ N, 108° 54′ 0″ E
Country: China
Mayor: Chen Baogen
Population: 9.015 million people with 0.71 million non-permanent residents at the end of 2007.
Currency: Yuan (Renminbi)
Language: Guanzhong Dialect, on which Mandarin Chinese is based on.
Time Zone: China Standard Time (UTC+8)

Area: 9,983 square kilometers
Administrative Divisions: 9 districts and 4 counties
Altitude: 400m
City Flower: Guava flower
City Tree: Black locust
Main Rivers: Chanhe River, Bahe River
GDP (2007 estimate): Total - CNY 173.71 billion; Per capita - CNY 21,017

Sister Cities：
Asia: Nara, Kyoto, Esfahan, Lahore, Funabashi, Gyeongju, Istanbul, Kathmandu
Europe: Edinburgh, Pau, Dortumund, Iasi, Dnipropetrovsk, Pompei, Athens, Birmingham
America: Kansas City, Brasilia, Quebec City, Cordoba, Cusco

Xi'an Location - Where is Xi'an

Located in the center of China, Xian is lying in the middle of Yellow River Basin. The coordinates of Xian is 34° 16′ 0″ N, 108° 54′ 0″ E. Xian borders the northern foot of Qinling Mountains to the south, and the banks of Wei River to the north. Hei River offers potable water to the city. See map of Xian to view the exact location of Xian.

Xi'an Districts

Xian has totally 9 districts and 4 counties under its administration.

7 Urban Districts: Beilin District, Yanta District, Weiyang District, Baqiao District, Xincheng District, Lianhu District, Chang’an District

2 Suburban Districts: Yanliang District, Lintong District

4 Semirural and Rural Counties: Lantian County, Zhouzhi County, Hu County and Gaoling County

Xi'an Codes

Xi'an Postal Code: Xian zip codes range from 710000 to 710614. However, not all within the range are in use.

Xi'an Area Code: Internal dialing code is029 while international telephone calling code is +86-29

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