Introduction To Learn about China, One must Begin from Shaanxi
Shaanxi is a beautiful place, and also a miraculous place.
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 Qinling-Daba Mountain Range in the south, and spans the basins of the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. The 1,600-plus km long Qinling Mountain Range is the great divide between the northern and southern parts of China. The Weihe River, the mother river of Shaanxi, is the largest tributary of the Yellow River. The Hanjiang River, rising 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, and the chirping birds and fragrant flowers in Qinling-Daba Mountain Range. Here the northern scenery is integrated with the southern scenery to showcase a majestic and picturesque view.
Boasting a long history and brilliant culture, Shaanxi is one of the important cradles 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. Over 10 powers and dynasties established their capitals in Shaanxi, including Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang. There are 49,058 immovable cultural relics and over 7.74 million collections of cultural relics. Many of the Han-fus and Tang poems written here contain the values, ethics, norms and wisdom of the Chinese nation."From Shaanxi, one can know about Chinese history for 5,000 years." This is a vivid description of Shaanxi's profound history and culture.
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 has fought and lived for 13 years. Yan'an spirit, cultivated by the older generation revolutionary leaders 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 true to our original aspiration and keep our mission firmly in hand.
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, consolidating the position of Shaanxi as a major province of science and education. Today,Shaanxi is home to more than 1500 enterprises and research institutes, and more than 100 universities. 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 enjoys an excellent geographical location and an open and inclusive spirit. Located in the center of China's territory, Shaanxi has been an important gateway to the outside world since ancient times. In 138 B.C. of the 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.
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 steady and profound rhythm of reform in China. Shaanxi is a good starting point to learn about China!