XI'AN, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC).
The city's long history can still be traced from its historical landmarks and archaeological sites.
Terracotta Warriors
Discovered in 1974 and listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1987, the army of Terracotta Warriors was built by Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty, who unified China for the first time.
The Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, housing the famous army of Terracotta Warriors, has received over 100 million visits up to now.
This photo taken on April 26, 2023 shows terracotta warriors at the pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Photo by Zou Jingyi/Xinhua)
This aerial photo taken on April 26, 2023 shows a view of the mausoleum of the Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
Staff members work at the pit No.2 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
A staff member repairs a terracotta warrior at the pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 26, 2023. (Photo by Zou Jingyi/Xinhua)
A staff member repairs a terracotta warrior at the pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 26, 2023. (Photo by Zou Jingyi/Xinhua)
People visit pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
People visit pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
People visit pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
People visit the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
People visit the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 26, 2023. (Photo by Zou Jingyi/Xinhua)
This photo taken on April 26, 2023 shows terracotta warriors at the pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
This photo taken on April 26, 2023 shows terracotta warriors at the pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
This photo taken on April 26, 2023 shows terracotta warriors at the pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
Huaqing Palace
As one of the cultural landmarks in Xi'an, Huaqing Palace, a former winter resort for emperors in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), is located at the foot of Lishan Mountain. The palace is famous for the legendary love story of Tang Emperor Li Longji and his favorite concubine Yang Yuhuan. It's also the location of a famous historical event known as the Xi'an Incident.
Tourists visit a relic of a bathing pool at the Huaqing Palace scenic area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 5, 2023. (Photo by Zou Jingyi/Xinhua)
Tourists visit a relic of a bathing pool at the Huaqing Palace scenic area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 5, 2023.(Photo by Zou Jingyi/Xinhua)
This aerial photo shows tourists visiting the Huaqing Palace scenic area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
This aerial photo shows tourists visiting the Huaqing Palace scenic area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
Tourists visit the Huaqing Palace scenic area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
A tourist in traditional Chinese clothing Hanfu visits the Huaqing Palace scenic area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 5, 2023. (Photo by Zou Jingyi/Xinhua)
This photo taken on May 5, 2023 shows cultural and creative products displayed at the Huaqing Palace scenic area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
This photo taken on Dec. 16, 2022 shows a performance staged at the Huaqing Palace scenic area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Photo by Zou Jingyi/Xinhua)
This photo taken on Oct. 2, 2021 shows a performance staged at the Huaqing Palace scenic area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)■
