An electronic screen shows the information of the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)
XI'AN, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Xi'an, the capital city of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, is the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. More than 2,100 years ago, Zhang Qian set off from what is now Xi'an as an envoy of the Han Dynasty. He started his mission to the western regions via Central Asia, which eventually led to the opening of the Silk Road.
The city of Xi'an is fully ready for the upcoming China-Central Asia Summit. The summit, scheduled for May 18-19, will bring together the leaders of the five Central Asian countries and China.
Tourists take photos with an installation of the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)
Tourists visit the Datang Everbright City scenic area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)
Tourists visit the Datang Everbright City scenic area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)
This photo taken on May 16, 2023 shows a view of the media center of the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The media center of the China-Central Asia Summit opened on Tuesday to provide services for journalists. (Xinhua/Song Weiwei)
A journalist experiences traditional Chinese culture at the media center of the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 16, 2023. The media center of the China-Central Asia Summit opened on Tuesday to provide services for journalists. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)
This photo taken on May 16, 2023 shows a press briefing on the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)
Journalists attend a press briefing on the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)
