Tourist Facilities and Resources

Xi'an is one of the most famous historical cities in the country with its popular tourist attractions. It has become known for its diversified tourist resources and improved facilities. Shaanxi Tourist Corp and CITS Xi'an (www.citsxa.com www.chinabravo.com ) are the city's largest tour operators and travel agents operating diversified tour itineraries and special tours with guides and interpreters speaking more than 15 different foreign languages. The city has 50 hotels, with more than 10,000 guestrooms to accommodate overseas visitors. Tourist coaches and vehicles total 5000. In all, there are about 20,000 people employed in the city's international tourist trade.