Chapter One Inspiring Place with Outstanding People and Profound Heritage Viewed from Chang'an, Mount Li Seemed a Piece of Embroidery

Boasting advantageous location, varied landforms, and rich resources, Shaanxi is an important cradle of the Chinese nation and culture. Over 10 powers and dynasties established their capitals in Shaanxi, including the Zhou, the Qin, the Han, and the Tang Dynasties, leaving behind their countless historical and cultural relics. The Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Yan'an Pagoda, the Qinling Mountains, and Mount Hua are the spiritual and natural symbols of the Chinese civilization, the Chinese revolution, and the Chinese geography. "From Shaanxi, one can know about the Chinese history for 5,000 years." This is a vivid description of Shaanxi's profound culture.