Dancers donning traditional Hanfu attire perform during a parade at the Grand Tang Mall, a Tang Dynasty-themed pedestrian area, in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 11, 2024.
Xi'an, also known as Chang'an in ancient times, has a history stretching back over 3,100 years. Boasting world-famous sites such as the Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an served as the capital for 13 dynasties over the course of China's history.
Today, tradition and modernity are intertwined in Xi'an, and its history is embedded within the hustle and bustle of urban life. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)