Xi'an is a city with incredible history, as well as a prosperous modern city.As the capital city of Shannxi province, it holds a key position in the fertile plain between the high loess plateau of the north and the Qinling Mountains to the south.

Xi'an has been the capital of eleven dynasties for more than 2000 years. Along with Rome and Constantinople, this city played a vital role in bridging the gap between east and west. There are important sites and relics in this city. The Terracotta Army of Qin Emperor, is regarded as the eighth wonder of the world. The Tomb of Yang Yuhuan and Huaqing Pool all date back to Tang Dynasty, the peak of China's federal period. Famen Temple in Xi'an is the only temple in mainland China storing true relics of Buddha Sykyamuni.

Climate£º
Xi'an is situated in the center of the Guanzhong Plains, surrounded by Mountains in the south and the Wei River in the north. Xi'an is also a city blessed with a pleasant climate most of the year round and it's possible to pleasurably visit this city at almost any time of the year.

The coldest month here is January, with an average temperature of 0¡ãC although Xi'an has only a minimal snow level. The hottest and most unpleasant month is June, with an average temperature of 26¡ãC. The summers here can also be very dry so make sure you have plenty of drinking water with you when you go sightseeing!! The average temperature for the year is 13¡ãC.