Driving in Xi'an - a 'world historic city' with a population of 13 million - 4K

Driving in Xi'an - a 'world historic city' with a population of 13 million - 4K
Xi'an, referred to as "Hao", was called Chang'an and Haojing in ancient times. It is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Shaanxi Province. It is the provincial capital of Shaanxi Province, a sub-provincial city, a mega city, the core area of ​​Xi'an metropolitan area, and the core city of the Guanzhong Plain urban agglomeration. An important central city in the western region of China, and an important national scientific research, education and industrial base. As of the end of 2021, the city has 11 districts and 2 counties under its jurisdiction, with a total area of ​​10,752 square kilometers (including Xixian New District), a built-up area of ​​7,00.69 square kilometers, and a permanent population of 13.163 million people (including Xixian Common Area). In 2021, the city will realize a GDP of 1,068.828 billion yuan.
Xi'an is located in the middle of the Guanzhong Plain, with the Wei River in the north and the Qinling Mountains in the south. Since ancient times, Xi'an has been known as "Eight Waters Surrounding Chang'an". One, the starting point of the Silk Road, in history, 13 dynasties built their capitals here, Fenghao Capital City, Qin Efang Palace, Terracotta Warriors, Han Weiyang Palace, Changle Palace, Sui Daxing City, Tang Daming Palace, Xingqing Palace, etc. Outline the "Chang'an Complex".
Xi'an is one of the best tourist destinations in China and one of the cities with the best international image in China. Two of the six heritage sites have been included in the "World Heritage List", namely: Qin Shihuang Mausoleum and Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Tang Chang'an City Daming Palace ruins, Han Chang'an City Weiyang Palace ruins, Xingjiao Temple Pagoda. There are other scenic spots such as Xi'an City Wall, Bell and Drum Tower, Huaqing Pool, Zhongnan Mountain, Datang Furong Garden, Shaanxi History Museum, and Forest of Steles. Xi'an has 7 "double first-class" universities including Xi'an Jiaotong University, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Xidian University. In February 2018, the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development issued the "Guanzhong Plain City Cluster Development Plan", which supports Xi'an to build a national central city, accelerates the construction of a three-dimensional transportation system in the Xi'an metropolitan area, and builds an international city with historical and cultural characteristics. Metropolis.
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