长安城里护平安

Safeguarding the Security of Xi’an

西安,古称长安,八百里秦川自古土地肥沃,是中华文明和中华民族重要发祥地之一。古代中国,曾有十三个王朝在此建都,为西安留下了丰富的历史和旅游资源。作为古丝绸之路的起点,西安正在发挥其历史底蕴成为欧亚交流的桥梁。如今,古老和活力在这座千万人口的特大城市和谐共存。

Located in the expanses of the fertile Central Shaanxi Plain,Xi'an(formerly known as Chang'an,literally eternal peace)is one of the cradles of Chinese civilization.Not only has the city enjoyed good conditions for agricultural production since ancient times,it also boasts rich history and tourism as the capital of thirteen dynasties and the starting point of the Silk Road.A megacity home to 10 million people,Xi'an today draws on its heritage and vitality to contribute to the Euro-Asia exchanges in various areas.