Which city in China is equivalent to York, UK?

Beijing or Xi'an.

York is a city in North Yorkshire in northeastern England, with municipal status. Historically, York has been the capital of Northern England, its status equivalent to today's London. In terms of specific comparisons of Chinese cities, due to differences in geography, culture, and economy, there is no clear Chinese city that can completely correspond to York. From a historical or cultural perspective, then some cities with rich history and culture, such as Beijing or Xi'an, may be considered similar to York in some aspects.