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Xi'an, anciently known as Chang'an (meaning "eternal peace"), is the capital of Shaanxi Province and the biggest city in the northwest of China. It boasts a mild climate, fertile soil, beautiful scenery, abundant products, and numerous historical relics and sites.
Extending 116 kilometers from north to south, and 204 kilometers from east to west, Xi'an covers an area of 9,983 square kilometers (including the urban area of 1066 square kilometers), with nine districts and four counties under its jurisdiction. According to the 2003 census, it has a population of 7,160,000.
Xi'an has a long history. An old saying in China tells the unique position of this legendary city: "If you want to see China of 100 years ago, visit Shanghai; China of 500 years ago,
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Terracotta Army 
The Terracotta Army Museum lie 1.5 km east to the Tomb of Qin First Emperor.
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Ancient City Wall
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The first landmark visitors will encounter in Xi'an is the ancient city wall, which stretches round the old city. The northern side runs parallel to the rai... [ View Details ]
Bell Tower
Erected in 1380, the Drum Tower is the counterpart of the Bell Tower, which is 300 meters to the southeast. Like the Bell Tower, the Drum tower was used to tell time. An enormous d... [ View Details ]
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lavender0108 Says: 2008-9-27 21:26:00
Hello, Williamh7093, Xian Chen Style Tai Chi Association is really famous in China. The chairman of Xian Chen Style Tai Chi Association: Master Chen Quanzhong and other famous masters teach Tai Chi at Shaanxi Provincial Palaestra (14#Chang''an Bei Lu, Xian) every morning from 7am to 10am.
Chen Style Tai Chi is the oldest and parent form of the five main tai chi chuan styles. It is third in terms of world-wide popularity compared to the other main taijiquan styles. Chen style is characterized by its lower stances, more explicit Silk reeling (chan si jin) and bursts of power (fa jin).
williamh7093 Says: 2008-9-27 9:41:00
I would like to learn Tai Chi in Xian. Can anyone reccomend any good tai chi schools or clubs. I have many years experience in Martial Arts, and now would like to learn Tai Chi.
Look forward to an early reply. Thanks.
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Xi'an serves as a window on China's ancient civilization. The city served as capitals of 12 dynasites over 1000 years,and is therefore blessed with numerous historical sites. No visit to China will be complete without a visit to Xian.