西安景点及小吃介绍.pptxVIP

; Xi’an;The Bell Tower, is a stately traditional building, that marks the geographical center of the ancient capital. From this important landmark extend East, South, West and North Streets, connecting the Tower to the East, South, West and North Gates of the City Wall of the Ming Dynasty.The wooden tower, which is the largest and best-preserved of its kind in China, is 36 meters high. It stands on a brick base 35.5 meters long and 8.6 meters high on each side. During the Ming Dynasty, Xian was an important military town in Northwest China, a fact that is reflected in the size and historic significance of its tower.The tower was built in 1384 by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang as a way to dominate the surrounding countryside and provide early warning of attack by rival rulers. The tower has three layers of eaves but only two stories. Inside, a staircase spirals up. The grey bricks of the square base, the dark green glazed tiles on the eaves, gold-plating on the roof and gilded color painting make the tower a colorful and dramatic masterpiece of Ming-style architecture. In addition to enhancing the beauty of the building, the three layers of eaves reduce the impact of rain on the building.The entrance to the tower is from this subway.The Bell Tower definitely deserves a visit on your trip to Xian.;;Big Wild Goose Pagoda ; As one of the oldest cities in Chinese history, Xian is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China because it has been the capital of some of the most important dynasties in Chinese history,including the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang dynasties. ;silk road;tourism;HUA Mountain ____华山;Hua Mountain;;;The local food of Xi’an;Beef (Lamb) Stew of Bread Cooking Method: Stew pieces of half-cooked bread in beef (lamb) broth til well-cooked ;Shaanxi Sandwich/Shaanwich Cooking Method: Stuff Chinese bread with cooked pork ;Yang Rou Wan Zi Hu La Tang English Name: Vegetable Stew with Lamb Ball Cooking Method: St