After the successful trial operation of Xi’an Metro Line 2, which began on September 16th, another important metro line in Xi’an, Line 1, has entered a crucial period of its development. So far everything has gone well and 3.8 km worth of track ... Read More>>
According to the regulations of the Xi’an Urban Rail Traffic Ordinance which was amended recently, passengers who distribute publicity materials, engage in sales activities, caught messing about willy-nilly, or making a bloody racket in the subway ... Read More>>
Blues band Devils at the Crossroad will perform at Xi'an's Jiequ Club (街区Club) on September 29. Known for their full, electric sound, Devils at the Crossroad is composed of three expats living in Beijing: singer Joris Zylberman, bassist Marco Benitez and ... Read More>>
The first quick-frozen fruits and vegetables logistics distribution center started construction. The total investment was 31.3 million RMB. The project relies on fruit and vegetable resource advantages of the province with the characteristics of ... Read More>>
Hardcore punk/ska band Brain Failure is coming to Xi'an's Moonkey Livehouse on November 16. With their incisive lyrics and creative compositions, Brain Failure has performed all over America and Japan and are now performing tracks off their new album. ... Read More>>
Italian pianist Lorenzo Di Bella will perform at Xi'an Concert Hall in a solo piano concert on July 21. Piano master Lazar Berman spoke of Di Bella's work saying that, "Lorenzo Di Bella is a very talented pianist. He is an elegant musician whose ... Read More>>
The “Xi’an Summer Discount” Event is set to last from July 1 through August 31. Major tourist areas such as the Tang Paradise Gardens, Daming Palace National Heritage Park, the Xi’an City Wall, and many more will reduce their ticket ... Read More>>
Australian band Elliot the Bull will play at Xi’an’s Aperture Club on August 22. Formed in 2009, the six-man band from the New South Wales coast features Jake and Justin Hyland on vocals, Simon Dobson on guitar, Matthew on the mandolin and ... Read More>>
On December 8th, the 20 millionth passenger travelled through the Xianyang Airport in Xi'an this year. Four years ago, the airport's passenger throughput was 10 million, becoming the first airport in Northwest China to reach that level. It has now become ... Read More>>
According to a report by China National Radio (CNR), Xi'an's civil servants –police, taxi drivers, bank and postal workers, hospital staff, etc. – must all be able to speak a basic level of English by 2015. This new policy was just recently ... Read More>>
Guangren Temple spent huge sums to build its first Yellow Jambhala Dzambala 1,000-buddha palace and now it is open to the public free of charge. As the sole Tibetan Buddhist monasteries of Xi’an, Guangren Temple is an important platform for cultural ... Read More>>
One of the biggest punk bands in Japan, Good 4 Nothing will tear down the roof of Xi’an Aperture Club on April 25th. Their US west-coast influenced punk-pop sound has gained them celebrity status in Japan. Their first tour to China was in 2010 when ... Read More>>
Long Shen Dao (龙神道) will perform in Xi'an on July 7 at Aperture Club (光圈). Long Shen Dao is a Beijing based band with a unique style fusing reggae, rock, dub, ska and traditional Chinese Taoist culture. The most recognizable reggae band in China, Long ... 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>>
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>>
The French Quatuor Zaide women’s string quartet is scheduled to perform at the Xi’an Concert Hall on May 26th. The quartet features violinist Charlotte Juillard, violinist Pauline Fritsch, violist Sarah Chenaf and cellist Juliette Salmona. Last ... Read More>>
Miserable Faith (痛仰乐队), a long-running and well known rock band from Beijing, descend upon Xi'an's Aperture Club on September 16. Founded in 1999 by a bunch of Beijing students, Miserable Faith have gone on to take the country by storm with their fusion ... Read More>>
Transportation and Logistics Department of Shanxi Province has announced plans to build 23 new toll booths and more than 50 ETC (electric toll collection) lanes within the year for all Shaanxi expressways – initiating transition to a no-stop toll ... Read More>>
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The 2012 Xi’an International Youth Music Festival, “Live in Mushroom”, will be held July 27 and 28 in Xi’an’s Qujiang District Tang Market Street. This northwestern festival is a combination of youth music and culture featuring ... Read More>>
Graduates from Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts are holding an exhibition of their works at the Qujiang International Conference and Exhibition Centre from October 12th to November 12th. Source: douban See also: 1st Shanxi Xi’an International Drama ... Read More>>
Buz McGrath, the guitarist of American heavy metal band Unearth, will perform at the Guangyin Bar on May 22. Buz is a highly skilled 7-string guitarist with unique playing techniques. Having won over and dazzled fans in America, he is now the official face ... Read More>>
Snow White's stepmother was jealous of her beauty so she ordered a hunter to take Snow White into the woods to be killed. The hunter let her go and Snow White lived with seven dwarfs in the forest. But then the malicious Queen found Snow White and wanted to ... 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>>