The 2011 International Horticultural Exposition (IHE) opened in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province on Thursday. The 178-day exposition is expected to attract over 12 million visitors. For more information about the expo, click http://www.echinacities.com/xi%27an/city-i... Read More>>
A list ranking the top ten cities in China with the highest cost to marry a wife was released by a Xi’an netizen recently. According to him, a man in Xi’an ought to pay 1,040,000 RMB for a wife, including buying a house, decorating, buying ... Read More>>
On April 26th, Anne-Sophie Mutter, known as the Goddess of Violin, will hold a concert in Xi’an. Online ticket: http://www.xianch.com/cn/shop.asp?ArticleID=517 (Chinese only) Read More>>
The 2011 Xi’an International Horticultural Exposition will be held from April 28 to October 22 in Chanba Ecological Park. The 178-day exposition is expected to attract over 12 million visitors. Over 5,000 events will take place throughout the expo, ... Read More>>
Queen Sea Big Shark, one of China’s most successful electro rock bands, will be performing at Xi’an Aperture Club on April 10th, as part of their new album promo tour. Fronted by the stylish and extraverted female singer Fu Han, the band’s ... Read More>>
5347 taxis in Xi’an have recently installed GPS and it is expected that all the 10,762 taxis in the city will be equipped with GPS before the 2011 International Horticultural Exposition which will be held in Xi’an from April 28th to October ... Read More>>
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According to reports, the 2011 Xi’an temple fair, City Walls Lantern Festival and Chengdu International Lantern Festival will be held from January 26 through February 27. It will be located between Xiaonan Gate and Heping Gate of the City Wall. Not ... Read More>>
According to a relevant department within the Xi’an Municipal Government, in the next five years, Xi’an will strengthen the construction of public transport facilities. Construction of subway line 1, 2 and 3 will be completed and construction of ... Read More>>
The final layer of asphalt was laid at the intersection of Dongxin Road on December 12th at 18:00, allowing the new high-speed road to be opened half a month earlier than expected. According to a related governmental department, after the final layer of ... Read More>>
Xi’an taxi drivers will soon be subject to a fine of up to 1000 RMB if they refuse service to passengers or intentionally choose to take longer routes, according to the new Regulation of Xi’an Taxi Management to be carried out from January 1 of ... Read More>>
The 9th Shaanxi Xi’an International Music Festival is to open at Xi’an Music Hall on Dec. 17. During the Festival, prestigious symphony orchestras from China and abroad. including Victoria Festival Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, ... Read More>>
November 6th, 2010, In Xi'an’s Convention and Exhibition Center 1005 people enjoyed foot massages by professional massage therapists, a new record. Source: http://gb.cri.cn Read More>>
2010 the Xi'an City Wall International Marathon will be held the morning of November 6th on the Xi'an city wall. Xi'an City Wall International Marathon has been successfully held 15 times. The number of participants this year is nearly 2,000 people. ... Read More>>
Shaanxi Performing Arts Group and an American co-production of a large-scale shadow puppet play, "The Three Legends from China," will open on Oct. 28 in Xi'an People's Theatre for 5 performances. The show is a narrative drama, performed entirely ... Read More>>
The Vienna Boy's Choir has been entertaining the public since over 500 years, and is therefore one of the oldest boys' choirs in the world. This October 17th, the renowned choir will bring their wonderful singing to Xi’an Concert Hall. More ... Read More>>
The 2nd Chang’an Martial Arts Assembly will be held in Datang west market at 08:30 on Oct. 7th. During the event, tourists can enjoy many performances, including red boxing, Tai Chi, Wing Chun and so on. Tranport to Datong West Market: Bus No 24, 106, ... Read More>>
Xi'an police recently found themselves disassembling a “love bed” during one of their nighttime raids. On the night of August 13th, Xi'an Yantan District police dispatched 600 police to over 60 bathing and sauna centers in the city, looking for ... Read More>>
Taxi stops with a covered waiting shelter, a noticeable sign, and a newspaper/magazine stand has been popping up on streets in Xi'an recently. There are newly set up 34 of such waiting stations for taxis all over Xi'an and 13 more new taxi stops with ... Read More>>
The first Xi'an Village Travel and Lotus Culture Festival kicked off on July 24th. The event is jointly organized by the city Municipal Tourism Administration and the regional government of Lintong district. Events will run from July 24th to September 30th. ... Read More>>
June 12th is a day to celebrate culture and heritage in China. On that day in Suzhou, Xi'an, Venice, Barcelona, and 14 other global cities rich in history and culture pledged to form a World Historical Cities Alliance, with aims to protect the cultural ... Read More>>
Suspended the since September, 2009, the Hainan Airlines Lhasa-Xi'an flight resumed service on May 16th. The flights, be serviced by Airbus A319 aircraft, are scheduled for once a day. Departure time from Xi'an’s Xianyang International Airport is ... Read More>>
From May to October this year, visitors holding tickets to the Shanghai World Expo will also be allowed special discounts when they opt to visit 39 scenic areas and 43 hotels in Xi'an. The slotted special discounts are as follows: 1. Free admissions to the ... Read More>>
The 8th Annual Tulip Festival opened in Xi’an on March 27. More than 500,000 tulips of 100 different varieties are on display until May 7. Getting There: Lines 12, 26, 27, 503, 44 and 407 Read More>>