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China Daily | Updated: 2015-06-13 07:46
As China promotes the Belt and Road Initiative, cities long the ancient Silk Road linking ancient China and Europe have become hot spots for investment and tourism. Here are four of the most famous cities on the ancient route in China.
1. Xi'an, Shaanxi province
Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, is the oldest of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. The city was known as Chang'an before the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Xi'an is famous for its Terracotta Warriors, which were made in the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC).
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