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Travel information Province of Shaanxi   -   People's Republic of China

Shaanxi is a north-central province and considered one of the cradles of Chinese civilization.

It is the starting point of the Silk Road which leads to Europe, Arabia and Africa.

Shaanxi consists of nine prefecture-level cities and the city of Xi'an. The prefecture-level cities are: Ankang, Baoji, Hanzhong, Shangluo, Tongchuan, Weinan, Xianyang, Yan'an, and Yulin.

Capital City Shaanxi : Xi'an


hotels, tour operators, travel guides, travel to shaanxi 

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Hotels in China

  -   Hotels all over China

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

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Travel Agents / Tour Operators

Shoestring - China 
Majestic China, Nepal & Tibet, Trans-Mongolian Express

  Kuoni Holidays  
Type of holidays : Beach holidays, Cruises, Escorted tours, Family holidays, Golf & Spa.

 
Create your perfect trip to Shaanxi   -   Flight, Hotel and Car



  Wild Giant Panda [ China ]   -   see Ecotours
Ecotours in Wild Giant Panda reserves in Qinling Mountains. Tours include hiking in zones of nature reserves, with panda watching, birds and wild animals watching, beautiful natural scenes. Wild giant pandas watching is the highlight of the tour.

Travel Guides Shaanxi / Related books

China Travel Guides  [ amazon.co.uk ]

  Xi'an: Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
Historical Capitals of China, Dynasties in Chinese History, Zhou Dynasty
Lambert M. Surhone (Editor), Miriam T. Timpledon (Editor), Susan F. Marseken (Editor)

Transport / How do I travel to Shaanxi

  Bejing Airport   -   Beijing Capital International Airport
  Shanghai Airport

Local Hongqiao Airport and Pudong International Airport.

 
Book cheap flights to China at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online.

 

  Airline Tickets Shaamxi / Bargain Flights 
Price comparison possible.

Trans Siberian Railways

  Trans Manchurian Railway  -  Moscow-Beijing via Irkutsk + Zabaikalsk v.v.
Runs from Moscow [ Russia ] to Beijing through Manchuria
  Trans Mongolia Railway  -  Moscow-Beijing via Ulan Bator v.v.
This line leaves the Trans Siberia Railways at Ulan Ude [ Mongolia ], and heads south through Ulaanbaatar and the Gobi to Beijing in China


Links 

  Shaanxi Province   -   陕西省人民政府门户网站 [ Government Shaanxi ]

  Xi'an   -   Capital City and one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China
As one of the oldest cities in Chinese history, Xi'an is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China because it has been the capital of some of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, including the Zhou , Qin, Han, the Sui, and Tang dynasties. Xi'an is the eastern terminus of the Silk Road and known as the site of the Terracotta Army, made during the Qin Dynasty. See Tourist Information Xian.

  Ankang
  Baoji
  Hanzhong
  Shangluo
  Tongchuan
  Weinan
  Xianyang
  Yan'an
  Yulin

  List of administrative divisions of Shaanxi

Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century.

  Xian
The imperial glory of Xi'an, particularly the 8,000-strong army of life-size Terracotta Warriors assembled to protect the tomb of the first Qin emperor.

  CNTO - China National Tourist Office USA

  China Internet Information Center   -   China's Official Gateway to News & Information
  China Government Online [ Chinese characters ]

History

  History of Shaanxi

Music, Culture & Events

Thirteen feudal dynasties established their capitals in this province during a span of more than 1,100 years, from the Zhou Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty.

  Qinqiang   -   Folk music [ tune or sound of Qin ]

  China Shaanxi Network  - Chinese opera Shaanxi [ Chinese ]


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