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Live: View of Xi'an Bell Tower, iconic site of ancient capital Xi'an
Live: View of Xi'an Bell Tower, iconic site of ancient capital Xi'an

Xi'an, the oldest surviving capital of ancient China, is home to thousands of years of Chinese heritage and history. The Bell Tower of Xi'an is a well-known symbol of the city, which was built in 1384 during the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It is the largest and best-preserved structure of its kind from ancient China and marks the geographical center of Xi'an.

Spring in China: Spring is here, heralding in the annual Two Sessions. The 14th National People's Congress (NPC) begins its first annual session in Beijing on March 5, while the first session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) starts on March 4. Join CGTN for more spectacular spring views of different cities in China.

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Live: View of Xi'an Bell Tower, iconic site of ancient capital Xi'an

Xi'an, the oldest surviving capital of ancient China, is home to thousands of years of Chinese heritage and history. The Bell Tower of Xi'an is a well-known symbol of the city, which was built in 1384 during the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It is the largest and best-preserved structure of its kind from ancient China and marks the geographical center of Xi'an.

Spring in China: Spring is here, heralding in the annual Two Sessions. The 14th National People's Congress (NPC) begins its first annual session in Beijing on March 5, while the first session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) starts on March 4. Join CGTN for more spectacular spring views of different cities in China.