Shaanxi[a] is a province in Northwestern China. It borders the province-level divisions of Inner Mongolia to the north, Shanxi and Henan to the east, Hubei, Chongqing, and Sichuan to the south, and Gansu and Ningxia to the west.

Aug 14, 2024 · Shaanxi Province travel information about location in China, climate, history and attractions in cities like Xi'an, Yanan, Xianyang, Baoji, Hanzhong, Tongchuan, Ankang and Yulin.

Jan 12, 2025 · Shaanxi, sheng (province) of north-central China. It is bordered by the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to the north, Shanxi province to the east, Henan and Hubei provinces to the southeast, Chongqing municipality and Sichuan province to the south, Gansu province to the west, and the Hui Autonomous Region of Ningxia to the northwest.

In a word, Shaanxi is a significant cradle of ancient Chinese people and Chinese culture. The provincial capital is Xi'an, one of the four famous ancient capitals in China (the other three are Beijing, Nanjing and Luoyang).

1 day ago · Discover the depth of history and natural beauty that make Shaanxi an essential destination in China. This "How to visit Terracotta Warriors" guide provides essential tips for planning your visit to this world-renowned archaeological site.

Yulin (Chinese: 榆林; pinyin: Yúlín) is a prefecture-level city in the Shanbei region of Shaanxi province, China, bordering Inner Mongolia to the north, Shanxi to the east, and Ningxia to the west. It has an administrative area of 43,578 km 2 (16,826 sq mi) and as of the 2020 Chinese census had a population of 3,634,750.

May 30, 2024 · With a rich history and profound cultural heritage, Shaanxi boasts three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang, and the historic monuments of Xi’an, including the Big and Small Wild Goose Pagodas, the Xingjiao Temple Pagoda, the Daming Palace, the Weiyang Palace, the Binxian Great Buddha Temple ...

Shaanxi Province is renowned for its many historical sites, including the Terracotta Army, Zhaoling Mausoleum, Qianling Mausoleum, the Zhenbeitai section of the Great Wall, the Great …

Jan 12, 2025 · In 221 bce Xianyang, in Shaanxi, became the capital of the Qin dynasty, which unified China for the first time; it was a city of vast wealth and the focus of a nationwide road system. The area remained extremely populous and was a major centre of political authority for the next millennium.

Shaanxi is one of China’s largest producers of coal, natural gas and crude oil. Shaanxi also produces energy from thermal and hydroelectric plants, and exports electricity to its neighbors.