xi'an-a glory of 1500 years

vivi, in china, we all agree with one thing, taking a look at xi'an makes you realize what china looked like 2000 years ago; taking a look at beijing makes you realize what china looked like 500 years ago. taking a look at shanghai makes you realize what china looks like right now. this has no contravercial since xi'an is the first capical of china as an empire after qin shi huang united the other six countries. and xi'an was the capital till tang dynasty. it witnessed the prime time of china and it is the destination of silk road. in an age without plane and ship, the land transportation played a crucial role in the economy, xi'an is favarablely located in the center of china. you can see so many old walls preserved in this old city that you cannot see anywhere else in china. very impressive. you will understand what an old city look like in ancient china. in the suburban area, you will find qin shi huang's tomb. it is more like an pyramid. but even bigger. and nearby, you will find terror cotta, the sacrifice for the emperor. you cannot imagine how people can make this 2000 years ago. it is unbeliveable. anyway, i will attach an url, and you will take a look if you like:
http://en.xian-tourism.com/xianguidetext.asp?textID=2