西安英语介绍.ppt

The local food of Xi’an Xi’an not only have many famous scenic spots,but also kinds of local food,such as肉夹馍、葫芦头、牛羊肉泡馍、肉丸胡辣汤、凉皮 and so on. 中式汉堡——肉夹馍 葫芦头 牛羊肉泡馍 肉丸胡辣汤 秦镇米皮—陕西凉皮“四大花旦”之一 If anyone want to go to Xian, I will be very enthusiastic to do your tour guide! THANK YOU! XI’AN Oldest city in chinese history The Xi’an City Wall西安城墙 Xian is the capital of Shaanxi province, located in the southern part of the Guanzhong Plain（关中平原地区） . Xi’an is recognized as one of the most important cities in China, both historically and currently. Xi’an, called Changan in ancient times , has been the capital region for 13 dynastic periods. It also has been the eastern end of the Silk Road(丝绸之路),so Xian was the first chinese city to open up its doors to the ancient world.Xi’an is surrounded by natural beauty, including rivers, mountains, plains, and rolling hills. Xian, the eternal city, records the great changes of the chinese nation just like a living history book. silk road Xian is the eastern end of the Silk Road . The city has more than 3,100 years of history, and was known as Changan (traditional Chinese: 长安). Bell tower The Bell Tower, is a stately traditional building, that marks the geographical center of the ancient capital. From this important landmark extend East, South, West and North Streets, connecting the Tower to the East, South, West and North Gates of the City Wall of the Ming Dynasty.The wooden tower, which is the largest and best-preserved of its kind in China, is 36 meters high. It stands on a brick base 35.5 meters long and 8.6 meters high on each side. During the Ming Dynasty, Xian was an important military town in Northwest China, a fact that is reflected in the size and historic significance of its tower.The tower was built in 1384 by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang as a way to dominate the surrounding countryside and provide early warning of attack by rival rulers. The tower has three layers of eaves but only two stories. Inside, a sta