| Xi'an,
is the capital of Shaanxi province in China and a sub-provincial
city. Known as one of the most important cities in Chinese
history, Xi'an is listed as one of the Four Great Ancient
Capitals of China because it has been the capital of 13
dynasties, including the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang. Xi'an is also
the eastern end of the Silk Road. The city has more than 3,100
years of history. It was called Chang'an in ancient times.
Xi'an is the largest and most
developed city in the central to northwestern part of China and
is ranked among the 10 largest cities in the nation.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xi%27an |