Preliminary Analysis of Planning Methods of Xi'an Urban Pattern in the Beginning of Ming Dynasty

The paper discusses urban planning techniques by analyzing background of Xi'an urban planning in beginning of Ming Dynasty. The city of Xi'an in beginning of Ming was extended version on basis of city of Fengyuan in Yuan Dynasty, taking into consideration of suburban historic cultural environment systematically, and especially Dayang pagoda and Xiaoyang pagoda played a key role in determining Qinwang mansion and pattern of city of Xi'an in beginning of Ming Dynasty. The discussion about this planning methods will contribute to comprehension of urban context of Xi'an and conservation of the complete pattern of city of Xi'an in Ming Dynasty and planning and construction of region of Xi'an in Ming Dynasty.