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Prefecture-level city in central Shaanxi province, situated on the Wei River a few kilometers upstream from the provincial capital of Xi'an.

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Qin dynasty

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The first dynasty of Imperial China, lasting from 221 to 206 BC. Named for its heartland in Qin state , the dynasty was founded by Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of Qin.

The first dynasty of Imperial China, lasting from 221 to 206 BC. Named for its heartland in Qin state , the dynasty was founded by Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of Qin.

Map showing major states of Eastern Zhou
Map of the Warring States. Qin is shown in pink
Map of the Growth of Qin
Map showing the unification of Qin during 230–221 BC
Qin dynasty's expansion to the south
Stone rubbing of a Han dynasty carved relief depicting Jing Ke's assassination attempt on Qin Shi Huang (right) holding an imperial jade disc. Jing Ke (left) is held by a court physician (background). The dagger is stuck in the pillar. A soldier (far right) rushes to save his emperor.
Dujiangyan, an irrigation project completed in 256 BC during the Warring States period of China by the State of Qin. It is located on the Min River in Sichuan, near the provincial capital of Chengdu. Although a reinforced concrete weir has replaced Li Bing's original weighted bamboo baskets, the layout of the infrastructure remains the same and is still in use today to irrigate over 5,300 square kilometers of land in the region.
Stone slab with twelve small seal characters. Qin Dynasty (221 – 207 BC). The 12 characters on this slab of floor brick affirm that it is an auspicious moment for the First Emperor to ascend the throne, as the country is united and no men will be dying along the road. Small seal scripts were standardized by the First Emperor of China after he gained control of the country, and evolved from the larger seal scripts of previous dynasties. The text on it is "海内皆臣，歲登成熟，道毋飢人".
Terracotta Army, museum of the grave of Qin Shi Huang.
Qin warriors of the Terracotta Army.
An edict in bronze from the reign of the second Qin Emperor

Lord Shang Yang, a Qin statesman of the Warring States period, advocated a philosophy of Legalism, introducing a number of militarily advantageous reforms from 361 BC until his death in 338 BC. Yang also helped construct the Qin capital, commencing in the mid-fourth century BC Xianyang.

Remains of carriages and horses in Fenghao during the Western Zhou (11th–8th cent.BC)

Xi'an

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Capital of Shaanxi Province.

Capital of Shaanxi Province.

Remains of carriages and horses in Fenghao during the Western Zhou (11th–8th cent.BC)
East Gate of Xi'an
Meibei Lake, Huyi District, Xi'an
Map including Xi'an (labeled as HSI-AN (SIAN) (walled)) (AMS, 1955)
Muslim Quarter in Xi'an
A pavilion of the City God Temple of Xi'an.
Xi'an Second Ring Road
Xi'an Hi-Tech Industries Development Zone
Xi'an Jiaotong University

The Qin capital Xianyang was erected north of the Wei during the Warring States period and was succeeded by the Western Han capital of Chang'an, meaning "Perpetual Peace", which was located south of the Wei and covered the central area of present-day Xi'an.

Emperor Gaozu of Han

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The founder and first emperor of the Han dynasty, reigning in 202–195 BC. His temple name was "Taizu" while his posthumous name was Emperor Gao, or Gaodi; "Gaozu of Han", derived from the Records of the Grand Historian, is the common way of referring to this sovereign even though he was not accorded the temple name "Gaozu", which literally means "High Founder".

The founder and first emperor of the Han dynasty, reigning in 202–195 BC. His temple name was "Taizu" while his posthumous name was Emperor Gao, or Gaodi; "Gaozu of Han", derived from the Records of the Grand Historian, is the common way of referring to this sovereign even though he was not accorded the temple name "Gaozu", which literally means "High Founder".

Uprisings of Qin Dynasty. Liu Bang's campaign is shown in purple.
Liu Bang, in an illustration by Qing dynasty artist Shangguan Zhou 上官周 (1665–1749)
Western Han Dynasty mural depicting the Hongmen Banquet, discovered in Northwest 61th Tomb now in the Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum. event.
A Western Han female dancer in silk robes, 2nd century BC, Metropolitan Museum of Art; Xiang Zhuang intended to assassinate Liu Bang by pretending to do a sword dance
A portrait painting of Emperor Gao of Han (Liu Bang), from an 18th-century Qing Dynasty album of Chinese emperors' portraits.
Cavalry soldiers, painted ceramic statues, Western Han period, Hainan Provincial Museum
Changling (長陵), the tomb of Emperor Gaozu in Xianyang, Shaanxi.

While performing statute labour in Xianyang, the Qin capital, he witnessed Qin Shi Huang undertaking an inspection tour; the royal procession impressed Liu.

Shaanxi

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Landlocked province of the People's Republic of China.

Landlocked province of the People's Republic of China.

Shaanxi People's Government
Shaanxi cuisine
Terracotta Army
Education Department of Shaanxi Province
Shaanxi Science and Technology Museum
Temple of the Chenghuangshen (City God) of Weinan.
Guangren Temple of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in Xi'an.
Road to the stupa of the Famen Temple (Chinese Buddhist).
Temple of Xuanyuan in Huangling, Yan'an.

Xianyang, which served as the Qin dynasty capital, is just north across Wei River.

Xiang Yu

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The Hegemon-King (Chinese: 霸王, Bà Wáng) of Western Chu during the Chu–Han Contention period (206–202 BC) of China.

The Hegemon-King (Chinese: 霸王, Bà Wáng) of Western Chu during the Chu–Han Contention period (206–202 BC) of China.

Uprisings of Qin Dynasty. Xiang Yu's campaign is shown in blue.
Map of the Chu–Han Contention
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Traditional Beijing opera mask for Xiang Yu

Zhang Han sent his deputy Sima Xin to Xianyang to request for reinforcements and supplies from the Qin imperial court.

19th-century posthumous depiction of Qin Shi Huang at the height of his reign

Qin Shi Huang

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The founder of the Qin dynasty, and first emperor of a unified China.

The founder of the Qin dynasty, and first emperor of a unified China.

19th-century posthumous depiction of Qin Shi Huang at the height of his reign
A portrait painting of Qin Shi Huangdi, first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, from an 18th-century album of Chinese emperors' portraits.
Jing Ke's assassination attempt on Qin Shi Huang; Jing Ke (left) is held by one of Qin Shi Huang's physicians (left, background). The dagger used in the assassination attempt is seen stuck in the pillar. Qin Shi Huang (right) is seen holding an imperial jade disc. One of his soldier (far right) rushes to save his emperor. Stone rubbing; 3rd century, Eastern Han
Qin's unification of seven warring states
Map of the Qin dynasty and its administrative divisions
Bronze swords (jian), Qin dynasty
Imperial tours of Qin Shi Huang
Lifelike terracotta soldier statues from the Terracotta Army, discovered near modern Xi'an, which was meant to guard the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
A posthumous depiction of Qin Shi Huang, painted during the late Qing dynasty
Statue of Emperor Qin Shi Huang in Handan

The emperor's own library still had copies of the forbidden books but most of these were destroyed later when Xiang Yu burned the palaces of Xianyang in 206 BCE.

Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor

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Located in Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi province of China.

Located in Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi province of China.

General view of the pit No. 1 in the museum of Xi'an
Chariot found outside of the tomb mound
The Terracotta Warriors
Bronze swan

The layout of the mausoleum is modeled on the Qin capital Xianyang, divided into inner and outer cities.

Que towers along the walls of Tang-era Chang'an, as depicted in this eighth-century mural from Li Chongrun's (682–701) tomb at the Qianling Mausoleum in Shaanxi

Chang'an

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is the traditional name of Xi'an.

is the traditional name of Xi'an.

Que towers along the walls of Tang-era Chang'an, as depicted in this eighth-century mural from Li Chongrun's (682–701) tomb at the Qianling Mausoleum in Shaanxi
A terracotta horse head from the Han dynasty.
Map showing the history of city walls of Xi'an from Zhou dynasty to Qing dynasty.
Brief map of Han Chang'an painted in Qing dynasty
Map of Chang'an during the Tang dynasty
The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, built in 652 AD, located in the southeast sector of Chang'an.
The Small Wild Goose Pagoda, built in 709 AD, damaged by an earthquake in 1556 but still standing, in the central sector of Chang'an.
A Tang era gilt hexagonal silver plate with a Fei Lian beast pattern, found from a 1970 excavation in Xi'an.
A Tang era gilt-silver ear cup with flower design, found from a 1970 excavation in Xi'an.
A gilt-silver jar with a pattern of dancing horses, found from a 1970 excavation in Xi'an.
The bronze jingyun bell cast in the year 711 AD, measuring 247 cm high and weighing 6,500 kg, now located at the Bell Tower of Xi'an
The reconstructed Danfeng Gate, housing and conserving the on-site ruins of the original gate, of the Daming Palace
The ruin of Huanyuan Hall in Daming Palace
A theme park of Tang Chang'an in Xi'an today
Shaanxi History Museum

From its capital at Xianyang, the Qin dynasty ruled a larger area than either of the preceding dynasties.

Office Building, South Campus

Northwest A&F University

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Office Building, South Campus
NO.3 Teaching Building, North Campus. The name of National Northwest Senior College of Agriculture and Forestry, written by Dai Jitao, is still readable after around 80 years.
Inside view of Science and Research Building, South Campus
Agriculture Science Building, South Campus. This magnificent building will be used as labs by 4 agriculture science-related academic colleges.
The Gate of Museums Garden, South Campus
Entomology Museum, South Campus
Indoor Stadium, South Campus
Swimming Pool, South Campus
Library, South Campus
Chinese Students Dormitory Building, South Campus
One Apartment for International Students, South Campus
Seasons Square, South Campus
Xiu-Shan Students Venue Centre, South Campus

Northwest A&F University is a national public research university in Xianyang, Shaanxi, China.

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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Xianyang International Airport is the main airport serving Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, as well as the whole Guanzhong area.

Xianyang International Airport is the main airport serving Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, as well as the whole Guanzhong area.

Interior view of Xi'an Xianyang International Airport Terminal 2
Terminal T3, Xianyang International Airport
Terminal 3 Airport departure hall
Waiting area
Figures along the Airport Express highway leading to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

The airport is located within the administrative area of Xianyang city, which gives the airport its name.