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Have you ever passed by Xi'an when going to Liaocheng, Shandong?

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Xi'an, referred to as "Hao", was known as Chang'an and Haojing in ancient times. It is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Shaanxi Province. It is the provincial capital, sub-provincial city, megacity[126], and national central city[139]. The core area of ??Xi'an Metropolitan Area, the core city of [161] Guanzhong Plain Urban Agglomeration, is an important central city in western China approved by the State Council and an important national scientific research, education and industrial base. [1-3] As of the end of 2021, the city has jurisdiction over 11 districts and 2 counties, with a total area of ??10,752 square kilometers (including Xixian New District) and a permanent population of 13.163 million people (including Xixian *** District).

Xi'an is located in the middle of the Guanzhong Plain, bordering the Wei River to the north and the Qinling Mountains to the south. It has been known as "Eight Rivers Surrounding Chang'an" since ancient times,[147] between 107°40′-109°49′ east longitude and 109°49′ north latitude. Between 33°42′-34°45′[183].

It has a warm temperate semi-humid continental monsoon climate. Xi'an is a "World Historic City" identified by UNESCO in 1981. It is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation, and the starting point of the Silk Road. Historically, 13 dynasties have established their capitals here.

Xi'an is China's best tourist destination and one of the cities with the best international image in China. Two six heritage sites are included in the "World Heritage List", namely: Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum, Terracotta Warriors and Horses, and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. , Small Wild Goose Pagoda, ruins of Daming Palace in Chang'an City of Tang Dynasty, ruins of Weiyang Palace in Chang'an City of Han Dynasty, and Xingjiao Temple Tower.