SHAANXI

Location: Situated on the Northwest China Loess highland, this province on the middle reaches of the Yellow River.
Area: 206,000 sq km
Capital: Xi'an

Population: 36.05 million
Urban Population: 12 million

Ethnic Groups: Han, Hui, Man, Zhuang, Tibetan, Mongol and other ethnic groups

Tourist Attractions: Terracotta Army excavated near Xi'an; Mt. Huashan, one of the Five Sacred Mountains, east of Xi'an

Climate: Shaanxi is a province blessed with a pleasant climate most of the year round and it's possible to pleasurably visit Shaanxi at almost any time of the year. The coldest month here is January, with an average temperature of OCº. The hottest and most unpleasant month is June, with an average temperature of 26Cº. The average temperature for the year is 13Cº.