In Chinese history, there was actually Xijing, but it was later renamed. The current Xi'an is the former Xijing.

In ancient times, cities were represented by Beijing. In different eras, Beijing, Tokyo, and Nanjing all referred to different places. For example, in the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an was the capital and Luoyang was Tokyo. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, Luoyang was the capital and Chang'an was the Xijing. Starting from the Eastern Han Dynasty, the climate became colder and desertification in northwest China became more and more serious. The grain output in the agricultural areas around Chang'an could no longer meet the needs of the capital of a large country.

Although Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty Yang Jian and Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Li Yuan initially set their capitals in Chang'an, their successors, Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty and Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty, both changed their actual capitals to Luoyang, the eastern capital. During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, Shi Jingtang of the later Jin Dynasty ceded the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun to the Khitan. The northern grasslands became the biggest threat to the Central Plains regime. Chang'an could neither meet the food needs nor no longer have a military status, and gradually lost its central position in the country.

The capital of the Northern Song Dynasty was Kaifeng. Kaifeng became the new Tokyo, and Luoyang became Xijing, but this is also the origin of Tokyo. The Jingzhao Prefecture where Xi'an is located was first changed to Anxi Road, then Fengyuan Road, and in the Ming Dynasty it was renamed Xi'an Prefecture until the current Xi'an City.

Sentences describing Xijing:

1. The night view of Xijing is very charming. Whenever night falls, the whole city is illuminated by lights, like a bright pearl.

2. Xijing’s food culture is rich and diverse, with unique tastes and flavors, such as mutton steamed buns and cold skin, which are all famous specialty snacks.

3. The people in Xijing are hospitable and helpful, making people feel warm and friendly.

4. Xijing has strong scientific and technological innovation capabilities. Many high-tech enterprises have settled here, promoting the sustainable development of the urban economy.

5. Xijing’s sports industry is booming, with advanced sports facilities and numerous sports activities. Events such as the Xi’an International Marathon have attracted a large number of participants and spectators.

6. Xijing has many historical relics, such as the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin and the Daming Palace, etc., which are important historical and cultural heritages and have witnessed the glory and changes of this city.

7. Xijing’s folk culture is unique, with rich and colorful folk arts and traditional handicrafts, such as paper-cutting and clay sculptures, which are all representative art forms.

8. The urban transportation in Xijing is convenient, and the public transportation facilities such as subways and buses are complete, making it convenient for citizens to travel.

9. Xijing is rich in educational resources. There are many well-known universities and research institutions, which have cultivated a large number of outstanding talents.

10. Xijing’s commercial trade is prosperous, and there are many shopping malls and commercial streets to meet the shopping needs of citizens.