Choose which side of Xi'an you want to present
When students think of Xi'an, they often think of an ancient capital, the Terracotta Warriors, and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. For a handwritten newspaper, you do not need to include everything. It works better to choose a clear main line.
A simple approach is to present Xi'an as a city of deep history, iconic architecture, and rich cultural life. If the page is limited, focus on four keywords: ancient capital, city wall, Tang culture, and folk customs.
Useful section ideas for the page
Section 1: City profile
Write a short introduction: Xi'an is one of China's most famous ancient capitals. It has a long history and preserves many important sites, making it a great window into ancient capital culture.
Section 2: Famous landmarks
- Xi'an City Wall: a strong symbol of the defensive layout of an ancient capital.
- Bell Tower and Drum Tower: classic urban landmarks that are easy to draw around the title.
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda: often used to represent Tang culture and the spread of Buddhism.
Section 3: Stories of the ancient capital
This part does not need long historical explanations. Briefly mention ideas such as Qin and Han heritage, the glory of the Tang dynasty, and the Silk Road connection.
Section 4: Local flavor
Add local food such as roujiamo, liangpi, and yangrou paomo, or mention festivals and folk performances to make the page feel lively.
Short text materials you can use
Text 1: Xi'an is an ancient capital filled with history. Its walls, pagodas, and old streets tell stories of the past.
Text 2: Visiting Xi'an is like opening a thick history book, where every old building shows the charm of Chinese culture.
Text 3: An ancient capital is not only about solemn buildings. Food, customs, and festivals also give the city warmth and life.
Text 4: Learning about Xi'an means learning about the rich world of ancient Chinese capital culture.
A layout plan that is easy to follow
Place the title at the top in large decorative letters, such as “Exploring Ancient Xi'an” or “Xi'an in My Eyes.” Put one main drawing in the center, such as the city wall, Bell Tower, or Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. Then arrange the text in side sections around it.
- Top: title and small decorations
- Center: one landmark illustration
- Left side: city profile and historical impression
- Right side: landmarks and local food
- Bottom: your own reflection or final sentence
To keep the page neat, you can use border ideas like scroll frames, brick patterns, or cloud motifs.
Colors and small drawings that match the theme
You do not need very complicated art. What matters most is the atmosphere of an ancient city. Good colors include brick red, earthy yellow, gray-blue, and dark brown.
Small decorative drawings can include gates, roof corners, Tang-style floral patterns, stone lions, lanterns, camel caravans, or old scrolls. Use them lightly so the page stays clean.
How to finish the newspaper nicely
In the last section, write a short reflection such as: Xi'an is not only an old city but also a city full of cultural charm. Through this handwritten newspaper, I learned about the beauty of its architecture and the depth of its history.
If you want to keep improving the title design, borders, and section arrangement, you can continue your work in the Zhihui Shouchaobao WeChat mini program.
