main cities of shanxi: taiyuan , datong , pingyao , changzhi , yuci , yangquan , linfen , houma , jiexiu.
shanxi province over a period of more than 2000 years, xi'an was the capital for eleven dynasties. along with rome and constantinople, this city was a world leader in culture and trade and played a vital role in bridging the gap between east and west. during the tang dynasty when xi'an blossomed as the first stop on the silk road. most of the attractions are outside xi'an and the surrounding countryside offers a treasure trove of historical and religious relics. the most famous site is the terracotta army, built to protect the emperor qin shi huang, whose mausoleum lies close the warriors.
the famen temple claims to house the buddha's fingers and still draws crowds of tourists and the tang dynasty treasures are also kept here. mount huashan are a great break from the city. to see the sights you can either join an organized tour (ask in cits or your hotel) or to take the excellent green bus tours. the eastern trip can be done in one day and includes: the ban po remains, the huaqing springs , qin shi huang's mausoleum and the terracotta army. the western trip is further so allow a long day for this one! to the west the green bus passes through: xianyang city, the imperial tombs, yang gueifei's tomb and the famen temple. being a major tourist destination and historical city, today xi'an is an important industrial and manufacturing center. it is a modern and prosperous area. the nightlife here is pretty up to date and xian's university is considered to be one of the best in china. as a result, the city has a large student population who contribute to the cultural life of the city, making xi'an one of the most pleasant and energetic cities in china and an ideal place to break the journey between beijing and shanghai.
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