Xi'an aka: Xian,西安

Stayed in Xi An for two years and it was an great experience to study overseas in such a young age(7 years old).It was fun!

Xian, the eternal city, records the great changes of the Chinese nation just like a living history book. Called Chang’an in ancient times, Xian is one of the birthplaces of the ancient civilization in the Yellow River Basin area of the country. During Xian’s 3,100 year development, 13 dynasties such as Western Zhou (11th century BC – 771 BC), Qin (221 BC – 206 BC), Western Han (206 BC – 24 AD) and Tang (618 – 907) placed their capitals here. So far, Xian enjoys equal fame with Athens, Cairo, and Rome as one of the four major ancient civilization capitals. Xian is the capital of Shaanxi province, located in the southern part of the Guanzhong Plain. With the Qinling Mountains to the south and the Weihe River to the north, it is in a favorable geographical location surrounded by water and hills. It has a semi-moist monsoon climate and there is a clear distinction between the four seasons. Except the colder winter, any season is relatively suitable for traveling.

I taught English at a summer school here in 2001. This was my first proper experience of a foreign culture. It really changed my perspective!

I just went here a couple of days ago. I spent about 2 days there. It was really really great! Of course, went out to see the Terracotta Warriors and dropped by the Huaqing Hot Springs. My favorite part, though, was the Muslim Quarter. It was so lively, and there was so much to see. I also met some really cool people in Xi’An.

I wouldn’t mind going back, maybe even living there for awhile!

This place is number 1 because I think I will travel to this place next.

I want to see the terracotta warriors, obviously. I want to check out the Muslim Quarter and the old city walls.

I also want to eat lots of Muslim food!