Shaanxi, the seat of several dynasties in China’s history, is the epitome of the traditional patriarchal system, which prioritized men over women. As a result social life has been somewhat masculinized.
As the seat of dozens of imperial capitals, Northwest China’s Shaanxi province is rich in cultural relics. Among its precious collections, 18 pieces have been listed as national treasures.
An embankment about 3,500 m long and 40 m wide was built between the Mt. Lishan and the mausoleum to divert water from the mountain to the Weihe River and protect the tomb and the burial pits from water.
A delegation from Xi'an International Trade and Logistics Park attended the eighth Central China Investment and Trade Expo in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan province on May 18.
The construction of an interchange bridge that will connect Qinhan Avenue and Xiyu Highway kicked off on May 23, as the, mayor of Xi'an, Dong Jun, attended the ground-breaking ceremony.
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