Ping Yao Economic Patterns: Xi'an served as an important pivot and center in ancient foreign economy and culture exchange. The Silk Road began in Chang'an. This road connected the eastern with the western part of the world. Social & Political Organization: Political center of Ancient China. Throughout history, Xi'ang served as the capita of various dynasties. The Zhou, Han, Tang, and the Qin dynasties all used Chang'an as their capital. The dynasty was head …showed first 75 words of 388 total…

…showed last 75 words of 388 total…four distinct seasons. Chequered with the Weihe, Jinghe, Luohe, and Bahe rivers as well as the Jinghui, Weihui and Luohui canals, the fertile land on the plain has easy access to irrigation facilities and an abundant yield of farm produce. Xi'an lies in the centre to the south of this plain, a favourable geographical location surrounded by water and hills Art & Architecture: Original chinese architecture using the tiered roof temples and brick houses.