Part One Natural Attractions in Shaanxi Province Chapter One The Backbone of the Chinese Nationality 3 1. Shaanxi in Profile 3 2. The Backbone of the Chinese Nationality 8 3. Environment Protection Efforts 24 Chapter Two Northern Shaanxi 31 1. Introduction 31 2. Yan��an City 39 3. Yulin City 44 Chapter Three Central Shaanxi Plain 52 1. Introduction 52 2. Xi��an City 54 3. Xianyang City 67 4. Baoji City 68 5. Weinan City 75 6. Tongchuan City 82 Chapter Four Southern Shaanxi 86 1. Introduction 86 2. Hanzhong City 88 3. Ankang City 100 4. Shangluo City 106 Part Two Cultural Resources of Shaanxi Province Chapter Five Tourism and Entertainment 115 1. Historical Culture 115 2. Religious Culture 142 3. Regimen and Leisure 150 4. Red Tourism 158 Chapter Six Cultural Celebrities 164 1. Literature 164 2. Arts 171 3. Sports 181 Chapter Seven A Booming Province, Shaanxi 182 1. Rich Resources in Education, Science and Technology 182 2. Convenient Transportation 186 3. Booming Economic Development Zones 189