Shaanxi Province is located in the northwest of China, bordering Shanxi and Henan to the east, Hubei to the south, Gansu to the west, Inner Mongolia to the north, and about 700 miles from Beijing. The provincial capital of Xi’an is the political, economic and cultural center of Shaanxi and the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. Shaanxi has a long history and is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation, with rich historical sites and cultural heritage. The population is about 38 million and the annual GDP is about US$720 billion. The five major cities in the province include Xi’an西安, Baoji宝鸡, Xianyang咸阳, Weinan渭南 and Hanzhong汉中. Shaanxi’s main industries include high-tech, energy and chemical, equipment manufacturing and tourism. Its profound historical heritage and diverse natural landscapes make tourism an important economic pillar. The top 10 tourist attractions in Shaanxi: Terracotta Army兵马俑, Big Wild Goo兵马俑se Pagoda大雁塔, Ancient City Wall古城墙, Huaqing Pool华清池, Famen Temple法门寺, Mount Taibai太白山, Yan’an Revolutionary Sites延安革命纪念地, Han Yang Ling汉阳陵, Xi’an Beilin Museum西安碑林, Huangdi Mausoleum黄帝陵.
