《陕西：中华文明的肇始之地》是“故事里的中国”系列丛书的开篇之作，该丛书由教 育部 中外语言交流合作中心联合新航道国际教育集团共同策划，中、英、美三国专家联袂编写，围绕“风物、习俗、艺术、人物、成就、精神”六大主题，呈现中国 34 个省级行政区的风貌，彰显中华文化的博大精深、多姿多彩。本书通过50个特色鲜明的陕西故事，展现陕西上下五千年的人文历史和发展成就，帮助中外读者走进陕西，了解陕西，进而构建可信、可爱、可敬的中国形象。

I. Cultural Icons of Shaanxi
4 Introduction
6 Zhougong Temple: A Symbol of the Virtues Throughout the Millennia
10 Terracotta Warriors: The Eighth Wonder of the World
13 Wuzhangyuan: A Plain Remembered for Immortal Faith and Commitment
17 Dayan Pagoda: Master Xuanzang and His Pilgrimage Westward
20 Guanzhong Academy: Where the Guanzhong School Endures
24 Qinling Mountains: Burning a Plank Road
28 Lishan Mountain: King You Tricking His Lords with Beacon Fires
32 Huashan Mountain: A Peak with Breathtaking Precipitousness
36 Hukou Waterfall: The Flow That Inspires the Yellow River Cantata
40 Pagoda Mountain of Yan’an: A Lighthouse of the Chinese Revolution
43 Bell Tower of Xi’an: A Legend of Trapping a Sea-Turtle

II. Customs of Shaanxi
48 Introduction
50 Biangbiang Noodles: A Fantastic Dish with a Fantastic Name
54 Guokui Flatbread: A Wartime Ration of Old
57 Chinese Chili Oil: The Soul of Shaanxi Cuisine
61 Paomo: Served in a Big Bowl with a Warm Heart
64 Oversized Bowls: Filled with Shaanxi People’s Hospitality
66 Handkerchiefs as Headwear: A Blossom on Women’s Heads
69 Single-Slope Rooftops: A Water-Saving Architectural Style
72 Not Marrying Outsiders: Parental Love for Shaanxi Girls to Be Married
74 Preference for Squatting: A Life Style Unique to Shaanxi
77 Shaanxi Opera: Singing the Enflamed Passion of Shaanxi People

III. Unique Arts of Shaanxi
82 Introduction
84 Shaanxi Opera: The Revival of an Ancient Art
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