Xi'an

Xi’an: Once called Chang’an, this 3,100-year-old city in northwest China served as the capital of thirteen dynasties, including the Qin, Han and Tang. It is the eastern starting point of the Silk Road and home to the world-famous Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the best-preserved Ming-era city wall. Today Xi’an blends imperial grandeur with a vibrant Muslim Quarter, cutting-edge aerospace hubs and a thriving night-market scene—making it a living museum where China’s past meets its future.