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Xi'an was originally called Chang'an,the capital city of thirteen dynasties,particularly the Han and Tang dynasties when the city,as heart of the country's politics,economy,military and culture,was famous for its magnificence and prosperity.With the tradition of a long history,Xi'an retains unique characteristics of boundlessness and profundity.It is this essence that sustains its existence,shrouds it with mystery,emits beams of glamour,and calls to the world for due attention.This book consists of three chapters:Bricks of the Qin and Tiles of the Han,A Shame for Anything of Flourishing,A Land of Culture and a Source of Intellectuality.