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| − | '''Xi'an''' ([[Chinese]]: 西安; [[Hanyu pinyin]]: Xī'ān; [[Wade-Giles]]: Hsi-An), once called '''Chang'an''', is the capital of [[Shaanxi]] province. | + | '''Xi'an''' ([[Chinese]]: 西安; [[Hanyu pinyin]]: Xī'ān; [[Wade-Giles]]: Hsi-An), once called '''Chang'an''', is the capital of [[Shaanxi]] province. Historically, it was the capital of every dynasty before the [[Ming Dynasty|Ming]]. As a result, it is home to many historical sites, notably the [[Terracotta Army]]. |
[[Category:Chinese Cities and Towns]] | [[Category:Chinese Cities and Towns]] | ||
Revision as of 04:51, January 27, 2010
Xi'an (Chinese: 西安; Hanyu pinyin: Xī'ān; Wade-Giles: Hsi-An), once called Chang'an, is the capital of Shaanxi province. Historically, it was the capital of every dynasty before the Ming. As a result, it is home to many historical sites, notably the Terracotta Army.