City looks to its past to drive its future and takes advantage of cultural assets

Xi'an, an ancient capital in Northwest China, intends to push the high-quality development of cultural and tourism industries by taking advantage of its historical resources, local officials said.

Li Mingyuan, mayor of the city in Shaanxi province, said: "Xi'an is an origin of Chinese history and a root for the country's cultural legacy. It is implementing a 'culture plus and tourism plus' strategy to boost the integrated development of the two sectors."

Xi'an is close to the Weihe River in the north and the Qinling Mountains in the south. It is the starting point of the ancient Silk Road and a city that combines traditions and modernity.