On #WorldHeritageDay, let’s dive into Xi’an—a city where ancient history and modern innovation collide! With six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the iconic Terracotta Warriors, Xi’an balances tourist crowds and preservation like a pro. Meet the unsung heroes in ’terracotta hospitals," where archaeologists and scientists use lasers and 3D scans to repair 2,000-year-old warriors.
But it’s not all dusty relics! The city’s Daming Palace National Heritage Park—dubbed ’Xi’an’s Central Park with imperial swagger’—transformed ruins into a lively green space where families picnic next to Tang Dynasty foundations. Local cafes and VR museums now let visitors sip lattes while ’walking’ through digital recreations of ancient cities.
"We’re not just guarding history; we’re making it breathe," says guide Xu Xenchen. With plans to open three new heritage museums by 2025, Xi’an proves that protecting the past doesn’t mean freezing it in time.
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