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.
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.