This episode captures Xi'an's recent highlights.
As the Year of the Snake draws near, the ancient city of Xi'an is adorned with festive decorations. Neon lights illuminate the streets, filling the city with joy and harmony. A spontaneous city walk can offer residents and tourists a unique experience during this holiday.
On Jan 7, the 2025 Urban Innovative Development and International Cooperation Conference announced that Xi'an had received two distinguished honors: the 2024 Benchmark City for International Business Environment Development and the 2024 Best City for High-Quality Business Environment Development.
Xi'an has introduced two groundbreaking cultural and technological spaces at the Xi'an Chanba International Port. The Chang'an Academy's Xi'an Library opened for trial operation on Jan 6, followed by the Chang'an Cloud's Xi'an Science and Technology Museum on Jan 8.
The first season of "Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Goods and Chinese Trends-Four Seasons ICH Shopping Month" debuted on Jan 7 with the "ICH Chinese New Year Goods Shopping Month" event in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province.
The 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, released on Jan 6, celebrated its 8th annual edition. It lists 370 high-quality restaurants in 34 cities worldwide. Six restaurants from Xi'an earned a coveted spot, showcasing the city's rich culinary heritage.
This initiative aims to foster discussions around advancing technological breakthroughs and promoting the integration of digitalization in various industries to support China's innovation-driven development.
Xi'an's intangible cultural heritage (ICH) thrives with fresh vitality as the Year of the Snake approaches.