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Shaanxi Province, in the very heart of China, receives its name because it lies to the west (xi) of Shaan (Henan Province's old name). Encompassing most of the middle stretch of the Yellow River, the 200,000-sq. meter province boasts a population of 35 million, a relatively large concentration for its size and backwater location. The province has long been a strange mix of harsh living, with its barren and dusty northern plains, and luxurious civilisation, centered upon its ancient capital Xi'an. In such varied circumstances the province has a rich historical legacy, both ancient and modern. |
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Xi'an| Xi'an is one of the oldest cities in the world with a vivid and rich history and culture. It is not only the birthplace of the Chinese Nation, but also the birthplace of human civilization in Asia and the cultural center of prehistoric civilization. As such, Xi'an has a wealth of historical sites and relics to visit and see and is a great place to introduce yourself to Chinese history. ...... |
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| Yan'an| Yan'an is a small, sleepy town in the far northern border region of Shaanxi province, in the heart of this region's Yellow Soil Plateau. If the biggest notables in recent Chinese history had not intervened, this area would almost certainly have remained in obscurity. In 1936, however, a troop of hardened and weary soldiers, part of a once fairly powerful faction of a United Front government, arrived and then settled in the town. ...... |
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