On Aug 15, spectacular light shows lit up the facades of famous landmarks and buildings in Xi'an to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil.
In the first half of 2024, Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, succeeded in the primary task of high-quality development, achieving generally stable economic operations.
Long-term work by Northwest University's archaeologists in Central Asia helps trace stories of the ancient Silk Road, Wang Ru and Wang Kaihao report in Xi'an.
The inaugural ceremony for the direct passenger air route from Xi'an to Koh Samui in Thailand was held at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, on Aug 14.
This year, Xi'an has been focusing on expanding foreign investment inflows in advanced manufacturing and increasing the development of the city's economy.
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.