Living in Xi’an is an enjoyable experience for most expats residing here. There are a few things to get used to, which are mentioned below, but over-
all it’s very positive.

Five of our foreign faculty have been here two years and are signing on for two more. That is a good indication that they enjoy it here.

Xi’an is relatively easy to live in. Many Western amenities are available and there is plenty to do. The weather rarely gets too hot or too cold. In the summer the temperature reaches upper 80’s to low 90s Fahrenheit with few days approaching 100 and tends to be of the dry variety, differing from places like Guangzhou in the south where you’re soaked with perspiration as soon as you leave your apartment. Winter temperatures seldom approach the teens. Spring and autumn are lovely.

History:
We are located at Southwest part of Xi’an. Xi’an is the capital of Shaanxi Province, was called Chang’an in ancient times. The city is bounded by the Weihe River in the north and the Qinling Ranges in the south. As one of China’s seven ancient national capitals, it served as the capital for 12 dynasties span-ning more than 1,000 years. Xi’an therefore, has a great number of precious relics and historical sites. More than 4,000 historical sites and tombs have been excavated and over 120,000 historical relics remain unearthed. The main tourist attractions include The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Huaqing Hot Springs , Banpo Museum, Stele Forest, Great Mosque, QianLing Mauso-leum, Famen Temple and Maoling Mausoleum. Xi’an was the starting point of the Acient Silk Road that extended from Asia to Europe and played an important role in cultural exchange between the East and West in ancient times. The Bell and Drum Towers are the centrepieces of the city itself with the ancient wall providing a suitable backdrop.