本课程通过生动活泼的虚拟人物形象“留学生John”， 从John的视角出发，展现他在西安30天内与中国朋友小唐、茜茜和温老师的“游西安说汉语”的经历，每节课介绍一个景点的文化背景与历史渊源，并有机结合情境进行口语教学。

With a virtual character-John-an international student as the hero, this course is more like a v-log series of John’s 30-day journey in Xi’an. He and his Chinese friends Xiaotang, Xixi, and a teacher Mr. Wen spent their days in scenic and historical sites of Xi’an and spoke Chinese during visit. In each video, the cultural and historical background of a certain spot is introduced, together with the context-based spoken-Chinese teaching. 

该课程是地域文化系列课程，属于选修课。介绍了西安的自然环境、地理位置、周秦汉唐文明、长安文化的形成与发展、人文风情和文化古迹。

This series of regional culture courses, belonging to elective courses. Students are able to learn natural environment, geographical location, Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang civilizations, the formation and development of Chang'an culture, human customs and cultural relics in Xi'an.

“魅力西安”：通过学习该课程，学生既能领略西安深厚的历史文化底蕴，又能从西安的民间饮食文化中体会到西安淳朴厚道的城市风韵，同时也能感受到西安作为西北龙头城市、国家中心城市在新时代的高速发展及其十足现代感。

Charm of Xi'an: Students can not only appreciate the profound historical and cultural heritage through learning this part of micro courses, but also experience the city charm from the folk food culture of Xi'an. At the same time, students are able to witness the rapid development and full sense of modernity of Xi'an as a leading city in the Northwest of China.