General Information About Xi’an City
Xi'an , or Chang'an as it was called in ancient times, was one of the most important cradles of Chinese civilization. It marked the start of the famous "Silk Road" that linked China with central Asia and the Roman Empire. It served as the first capital of a unified China and capital of 11 dynasties periodically from the 11th century B.C. to the early 10th century A.D.
Through more than 50 years of development, Xi’an has constructed a multiple–industry system dominated by the following industries such as aviation, aerospace, electronics, machinery, textile, and electric power. In recent years, Xi'an High-tech Industry Development Zone, covering a 35-sq km area and built up with technological advantages, has greatly strengthened the power for transformation of technological achievements and the economic development of Xi’an city. To talk about the comprehensive scientific and technological power, Xi’an maintains the third place right after Beijing and Shanghai of the big cities of China.
With over 180 foreign-owned enterprises having set up their businesses in the city, Xi’an has established trade relations with more than 100 nations and regions around the world. As one of the 4 biggest airports in China, Xi’an Airport has opened up over 100 airlines to 50 cities at home and abroad.
Since the policy of reform and opening-up was introduced, Xi’an has become an important open inland city and hot destination for domestic and foreign investments. Its abundant cultural relics and breathtaking natural landscapes make it a must-see attraction.
Xi’an enjoys a long history of international communications. Countless foreigners visited the city thousands years back. In addition, as early as one thousand years ago in the Tang Dynasty, the ambassadors from Japan, Europe, Korea and so many other nations set their feet in Xi’an city. Nowadays, the interest in Chinese language around the world has been increasing steadily, which attracts so many international students from every corner of the world to come to Xi’an to study Chinese.
