Jiatong University Campus, Xian
The Jiatong University Campus houses the Jiatong University which is one of the best universities in China. The University is one of the C9 League which is the Chinese equivalent to the Ivy League in the US.
The Jiatong University Campus covers an area of 410 acres. It was established by Emperor Guangxu as the Nanyang Public School in Shanghai. In 1955, the Communist State Council moved a branch of Jiatong University to Xian to promote education in a remote area. It became an independent university in 1959. Today, it has over 32,000 students and offers 31 departments including Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Medicine, Business Management, Arts, Language and Law.
The Jiatong University Campus consists of the main campus, the medical campus and a new campus that is being developed, called the Qijiang campus, on the southeastern part of the main campus. There are a student’s hostel, a library, a tennis court and several playgrounds within the campus. Also, there are two tranquil green spaces called the East and West gardens with green lawns, a fountain and sculptures. There is also a lake where visitors can enjoy boating. Visitors also come here to see the changing colors of the trees in autumn.
The Jiatong University Campus covers an area of 410 acres. It was established by Emperor Guangxu as the Nanyang Public School in Shanghai. In 1955, the Communist State Council moved a branch of Jiatong University to Xian to promote education in a remote area. It became an independent university in 1959. Today, it has over 32,000 students and offers 31 departments including Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Medicine, Business Management, Arts, Language and Law.
The Jiatong University Campus consists of the main campus, the medical campus and a new campus that is being developed, called the Qijiang campus, on the southeastern part of the main campus. There are a student’s hostel, a library, a tennis court and several playgrounds within the campus. Also, there are two tranquil green spaces called the East and West gardens with green lawns, a fountain and sculptures. There is also a lake where visitors can enjoy boating. Visitors also come here to see the changing colors of the trees in autumn.
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Sight Name: Jiatong University Campus
Sight Location: Xian, China (See walking tours in Xian)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Xian, China (See walking tours in Xian)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Xian, China
Create Your Own Walk in Xian
Creating your own self-guided walk in Xian is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Xian Introduction Walking Tour
Xian became a cultural and political center of China in the 11th century BC and was the capital city of eleven imperial Chinese dynasties.
For a western comparison, Xian closely resembles Rome. At the beginning of the first millennium, there were two major powers sitting at the ends of the civilized world, the Roman Empire in the west and the Han Dynasty in the east, each commanding roughly the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles
For a western comparison, Xian closely resembles Rome. At the beginning of the first millennium, there were two major powers sitting at the ends of the civilized world, the Roman Empire in the west and the Han Dynasty in the east, each commanding roughly the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles
Shopping Streets Tour
Back in the day, Xian was the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. Foreign traders used to come here to procure local merchandise such as tea, silk, and porcelain that were in high demand internationally throughout centuries.
In recent years, although the commercial center in China has shifted to the coastline area, Xian remains a major destination for quality shopping, especially when it... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
In recent years, although the commercial center in China has shifted to the coastline area, Xian remains a major destination for quality shopping, especially when it... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Historical Religious Sites
A melting pot of different cultures and faiths, Xian, once the start of the historical Silk Road, for centuries had seen traders from far and wide come to do business. Many a foreigner eventually settled in Xian, bringing along their cuisine, customs, and religious practices. Hence the number of pagodas, Buddhist and Taoist temples, as well as mosques found in the city, some of which trace back... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles