Established in 1090 during the Norther Song Dynasty,the Stele Forest in Xi’an is known worldwide for a fine collection of more than 1,000 inscribed stone monuments engraved during the period from the Han to the Qing dynasties for more than 2,000 years.
The Stele Forest in Xi’an is not only a treasure house of Chinese ancient calligraphy,but also a rich collection of China’s historical documents and records and stone carving patterns.These steles record a part of the great achievenments of the Chinese culture and a testimony to the cultural exchanges between China and other parts of the world.