Zoom in on Shaanxi

2020-04-17 11:25:37 , Source : Discover Shaanxi

Viewed from Chang'an, Mount Li Seemed a Piece of Embroidery;Countless Gates Opened One After Another on a Hill-top.

To Learn about China,one Must Begin from Shaanxi.

Shaanxi is a beautiful place and also a miraculous place. This is a red revolutionary land. Northern Shaanxi is the foothold of the CPC Central Committee and the Central Red Army's Long March, as well as the starting point of the Eighth Route Army's rush to the frontline of resistance against Japanese aggression. Yan'an is the place where the CPC Central Committee have fought and lived for 13 years. Yan'an spirit, cultivated by the old-generation revolutionists and Communists is our Party's precious spiritual wealth. "Several times back to Yan'an in my dreams, I put my arms around Mount Baota". More and more people are coming here to receive education of the Party's fine traditions and working style for strengthening the spiritual power to remain unchanged to our initial motivation for the mission we will complete.

Boasting a long history and brilliant culture, Shaanxi has played an extremely important role in the long history of Chinese civilization. Shaanxi is one of the important birthplaces of the Chinese nation and culture. There are some ancient sites such as the Lantian ape-men Site, Banpo Site, Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor, etc., and its millennial history as the capital of over ten dynasties including Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang, have endowed the province with more than 50,000 rare sites and over 7 million pieces culturalrelics in its collections. Many of the Han-fus hux and Tang poems written here contain the values, ethics and wisdom of the Chinese nation. "From Shaanxi, one can know about Chinese history for 5 thousand years" is a vivid description of Shaanxi's profound culture.

Shaanxi boasts its enrichment in science and education resources and strong strength in innovation. In the 1950s and 1960s, a number of universities such as Jiaotong University, enterprises and research institutes moved westward, strengthening the position of Shaanxi as a major province of science and education. Today, Shaanxi is home to many famous universities in China and more than 60 academicians of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering. Aerospace, 3D printing, 5G mobile communication and other technologies in Shaanxi maintain world-class level. Launch of Shenzhou spaceship into space, landing of Chang'e Lunar Satellite on the moon and deep-sea manned submersible Jiaolong are supported strongly by Shaanxi science and technology strength.

Shaanxi boasts a predominant, open and inclusive geographical position. Located in the center of China's territory, Shaanxi has been an important doorway to the outside world since ancient times. In 138 BC of Western

Han Dynasty, Zhang Qian, born in Shaanxi, opened up the world-famous Silk Road which has become an important route linking Asia with Europe. Chang'an city in the Tang Dynasty was the first metropolis in the world with a population of more than one million. The Belt and Road Initiative has changed the pattern of westward opening-up and pushes Shaanxi to the front of opening- up and become an important doorway for China's "going global" efforts. The flow of people, logistics, energy, capital, and information has been accelerated and brought together here reasonably and efficiently, attracting the leading companies in the industry to race to invest in Shaanxi.

Shaanxi, boasting ecological charm to live and travel, combines the ravine-dotted Loess Plateau in the north, the flat and fertile Guanzhong Plain in the center, the mountainous Qin-Ba Mountain Range in the south and spans the basins of the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. The 1,600km-long Qinling Mountainrange, situated in the central region, is the great divide between the northern and southern parts of China. The mother river of Shaanxi, the Weihe River, is the largest tributary of the Yellow River. The Hanjiang river, originating in Shaanxi province, is the largest tributary of the Yangtze river. Shaanxi, boasting its gorgeous sceneries, is renowned for various beautiful landscapes such as the surging and roaring Hukou Waterfall, steep Huashan Mountain perennially capped with clouds, the snowy peaks of Mount Taibai in June, the lush reeds of Qiachuan Wetland, the chirping birds and fragrant flowers in Qinba, integrating the northwestern scenery with the southern scenery to showcase a majestic and picturesque view.

In Shaanxi, you can touch the roots and feel the pulse of a vigorous Chinese nation, see the colorful charm of Chinese culture, and experience the stable and profound rhythm of reform in China. Shaanxi is a good starting point to learn about China!

So let's learn more about Shaanxi from here and from today. In the next couple of weeks, I will give you the most comprehensive ever introduction of Shaanxi. In this way, you will know nearly everything about the wonderful place, includingits environment, history and culture, economy, cultural activities, infrastrcture, healthcare and future development. Be ready for an in-depth travel in Shaanxi!

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