A Listly List - Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province is regarded as the cradle of Chinese Civilization due to its deep history dating back many centuries. It was the Eastern end of the Silk Route and an imperial capital for over a thousand years. A visit to historical sites in Xi’an will be a profound revelation. - Shaanxi Historical Museum, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Drum and Bell Towers, Xi’an City Wall, and Terra Cotta Warriors