An episode in the history of Sino-Western exchanges runs as follows: One day when Julius Caesar went to attend a theatre performance, he found himself the object of the surprised stares of the whole audience. His glamorous gown made of Chinese silk had triggered their interest. From that time onwards, Chinese silk was high fashion in Rome and people competed with each other, dressing up in it to d

Terra Cotta Warriors The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, Lintong County, Shaanxi Province. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China. Upon ascending the throne at the age of 13 (in 246 BC), Qin Shi Huang, later

Airport Xian airport is located 50km northwest of downtown Xian in Xianyang, a neighboring city. Ranked as the fouth most frequented airport in China. Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is home to 68 domestic daily flights from almost every major Chinese destination. From Jiuzhaigou, Ningbo, Zhengzhou and Lianyunguang, etc. to Xian are newly opened domestic routes. International airlines from J

Xingping distiller grains Select the high-quality polished glutinous rice for use, admix Qumu of Especial after sifting, choosing, chasing, steaming, stored one and fermented with certain temperature, the characteristic was: The clear rice of wine is on, sweet-smelling, eat the warm stomach in winter, the food moistens the lung in summer, help digest, promote the appetite. Adopt tin preparation m

Shu Yuan Men (The Arts Street) Under the ancient city wall behind the Forest of Steles in Xian, there is a well-known street  in the style of ancient towns-Shu Yuan Men. Both sides of the slab stone road are lined with buildings in the Ming and Qing styles. Various crafts and arts are sold on this crowded street all year long. Historical relics, calligraphy, paintings, antiques, jewels, and