On Aug 13, the X8153 China-Europe freight train departed from the Xi'an Guogang Railway Station, embarking on its 11,300-kilometer journey westward toward Europe.
Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, put its first driverless rail transit system, BYD SkyShuttle, into operation on Aug 12, after rigorous testing and debugging.
On Aug 11, the 5th annual food-themed night carnival, "Chang'an Night · My Night" kicked off at Yongxingfang, a street in Xi'an known for its tasty food.
The grand opening of the Xi'an Silk Road International Tourism Expo at the Xi'an International Convention and Exhibition Center on Aug 9 delivered a cultural feast.
For the Qixi Festival on Aug 10 (also known as Chinese Valentine's Day), Huaqing Palace in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, organized a grand Tang Dynasty-style wedding ceremony.
On Aug 8, China celebrated its National Fitness Day with the theme "National Fitness Hand in Hand with the Olympics".
On Aug 20, China Eastern Airlines is expected to resume direct flights from Xi'an to Macao with flight numbers MU5019/5020, operated by Airbus A320.
The Chang'an International Chorus Festival came to a graceful close on the evening of Aug 1 at the Xi'an Concert Hall, as the final note gently faded away.