Xi'an is a major city located in the Shaanxi province of central China. It serves as a significant historical and cultural hub, recognized as one of the oldest cities in the world.
The city is most notably famous for being the site of the Terracotta Army, a massive collection of life-sized clay sculptures buried with the first emperor of the Qin dynasty. Additionally, Xi'an was historically known as Chang'an and served as the eastern terminus of the Silk Road, making it a vital center for trade and cultural exchange between East and West.