Yanta District, Xi 'an.

Xi' an is located in the middle of Guanzhong Plain, bordering Weihe River in the north and Qinling Mountain in the south. Since ancient times, Xi' an has enjoyed the reputation of "Eight Rivers Run Chang 'an", which was designated as a "World Historical City" by UNESCO in 1981, and is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation.

the starting point of the silk road? In history, more than ten dynasties have established their capitals here. Fenghao Capital, Qin Epang Palace, Terracotta Warriors, Han Weiyang Palace, Changle Palace, Sui Daxing City, Tang Daming Palace and Xingqing Palace have outlined the "Chang 'an Complex".

historical evolution

Xi' an is the first batch of national historical and cultural cities announced by the State Council. In history, more than ten dynasties have established their capitals here, and it is one of the four ancient capitals in the world. It is also one of the capitals with the largest number of dynasties, the longest time and the greatest influence in the history of China.

As early as 1 million years ago, Lantian ancient people built settlements here. During the Yangshao culture period 7111 years ago, the embryonic form of the city wall appeared here.

In p>2118, the ruins of the late Neolithic city unearthed in Yangguanzhai, Gaoling, Xi 'an, were selected as the first archaeological discovery in China that year. This is the earliest urban site discovered in China so far, and it also promoted the urban history of Xi 'an to the late Neolithic age more than 6,111 years ago.