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Doors reopen to ancient charms

Lives in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, have been on hold since Jan 23, during the novel coronavirus out-break.

By Huo Yan | China Daily | Updated: 2020-03-11 00:00

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Many historic sites in the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, including the Tang (618-907), which are usually packed with visitors, have been empty. However, last month things started to return to normal. Many factories resumed production and some restaurants reopened to customers. A dozen scenic spots are offering free admission this month in a bid to attract visitors. China Daily photographer Huo Yan reports from Xi'an.

A sanitation worker disinfects the Yongning Gate of the ancient city wall of Xi'an, Shaanxi province, on March 1. HUO YAN/CHINA DAILY

A roller skater practices on the square in front of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda on Friday. HUO YAN/CHINA DAILY

A customer picks up his order at the entrance of a Starbucks coffee shop on March 2. HUO YAN/CHINA DAILY

Customers line up to have their temperatures taken before entering a shopping center in Xi'an on Friday. HUO YAN/CHINA DAILY

A worker at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Scenic Area disinfects a pedestrian mall on Friday. HUO YAN/CHINA DAILY

A sanitation worker disinfects a glass curtain wall on Xidajie street on March 2. HUO YAN/CHINA DAILY

Two employees of a mobile phone shop on Baidajie street take a break at its entrance on March 2. HUO YAN/CHINA DAILY

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