Xi'an is situated on the Weihe Plain, in the middle reaches of the Yellow River in Northwest China, 108-110 degrees east longitude and 34.1 degrees north latitude. Xi'an is a traditional city with a very long history over 5000 years. Xi'an is also an international city opened to foreign tourists, famous for its historical remains, such as the City Wall and Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, and also for its characteristic traditional folk artworks and flavorous food.

Xi'an has a long history. Since the earliest societies, humanity lived and multiplied here. It served as a capital for twelve dynasties, including the Western Zhou, Qin, Western Han, Sui and Tang dynasties, spanning over 1120 years. It became the oriental cultural center of the Silk Road.