Xi’an

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Xi’an is the capital of Shaanxi Province in central China and one of the country’s oldest cities. For centuries, it served as the capital of various dynasties and as the starting point of the historic Silk Road. Xi’an is world-famous for the Terracotta Army of the first emperor Qin Shi Huang. The city is also known for its ancient city wall, pagodas, and rich cultural heritage.

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Xian in China is known for the Terracotta Army of the Qín Shǐhuángdì Mausoleum, an early Chinese tomb complex for the first Chinese emperor, Qín Shǐhuángdì.