Located in the Guanzhong Plain in the Yellow River Valley, Xian occupies an area
of about 9,983 square kilometers. Geography of Xian provides you information
regarding the geographical topography of this city.
Xian was the capital of the dynasties of Zhong, Qin, Han, Tang and few more. At
present it is the capital of the Shanxi Province in China. The city is located
at 107*40` to 109*49` East and 33*39` to 34*44` North approximately. It is situated
424 meters above sea level. The topography is higher in the south-east of the
city and lower in the north-west. Thus it slopes from south-east to north-east
and north-west. The south of the city is bounded by the Qinling Mountains which
separate the Northern and Southern China. The north of the city is bordered by
the Beishan mountain chain featuring the mountain ranges of Yaowang Mountain,
Yellow Dragon Mountain and Long Mountain. The Geography of Xian states the fact
that Guanzhong Plain is also called Weihe Plain which stretches from Baoji in
the west to Yellow River in the east. The Wei River meanders its course across
the Guanzhong Plain.
Xian is situated on a flood plain created by eight rivers and streams. On
account of this, the dominant soil type is alluvial. There are four holy Taoist
mountains. Mount Hua is one of them. Earlier few monasteries were built there
and it was the seat of the traditional martial arts.
Owing somewhat to its geographical topography, Xian enjoys a continental monsoon
climate which features warm and moist atmosphere. Geography of Xian is as such
that the wind blows from the south in the summer season. While in winter, it
blows from the north making the city cold and dry. Short and moderate climate
marks the spring and autumn seasons. Due to its fine climate and interesting
terrain, the city of Xian excels as a tourist place.
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