Tourist Guide Xi'an
Xian is the urban capital of the Shanxi Province in China. One of the most important cities of China, Xian features in the list of the ‘Four Great Ancient Capitals of China’. The city is home to a populace of about eight million residents and is one of the most visited cities of China.
Xian has a variable climate, where summers are hot and humid while winters are normally cold and dry. Rains are experienced even during summers in brief spells. Spring and autumn are the favourable seasons when Xian witnesses maximum tourist traffic.
Xian was known as Changan in ancient times and was an important trade centre for silk. Today, Xian is a highly industrialized and economically strong city in China. It is also a big market for foreign direct investment in China.
