History of Baoji

Thriving early in the Tang dynasty, it has roots to 2000 BC. Today it is a large industrial center. Railways first reached Baoji in 1937 and have been key to its modern growth.

Baoji is considered the gateway between western and eastern China since most trains from Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’an pass through here on their way to Gansu, Sichuan, Xinjiang and Tibet (Lhasa). Fa Men Si (Famen temple), home to one of Buddha’s finger bones, is in Baoji County. The Baoji area was home to the legendary Yandi, one of the Han Chinese forefathers. His tomb is in the southern part of the city and his temple is in the north.

People who are interested in the Three Kingdoms of ancient China can visit Zhuge Liang’s Memorial Temple, about 20 km (12 mi) from Baoji.

Source From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baoji#History