The first store of Eastbuy in Northwest China was established in Xi'an's Beilin district on July 15.
MU Center, a new commercial landmark in Xi'an's Airport New City, was put into operation on July 3.
China unveiled on Monday a new package of measures to make tax refunds easier for foreign visitors.
Xi'an is now accelerating the establishment of tax refund points for departing visitors, enhancing the convenience of international payment systems, and fostering a first-launch economic ecosystem – further boosting its global appeal.
The Xi'an Downtown Duty Free Shop opened on Nov 26.
Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, has been an important hub for commercial and trade exchanges since ancient times. Now, the city is transforming into an international consumption center by optimizing its commercial layout and reshaping urban consumption spaces.
The Xi'an duty-free store operation agreement signed on March 12 marks the arrival of the city's first downtown duty-free store.
Xi'an's highly anticipated "Xi'an Tree" was officially unveiled on Dec 9, marking the grand opening of the Xi'an MixC Mall. The new project offers residents a fresh shopping and entertainment experience.