Located 40 km (about 25 miles) southwest of Xian City, Huxian County was named the County of Painting by Ministry of Culture in 1988. Bordering Qinling Mountain to the south and the Wei River to the north, Huxian County boasts splendid landscapes and a long history. Now, Huxian County is also renowned as one of the most famous counties of Peasant Painting in China.

Features of Huxian farmer's paintings
    Closed to life, bold and rich, similar in spirit, with rich regional characteristics, Huxian farmer's paintings attach importance to plain, pursue themselves, reflect the spirit of the time, possess strong national features and enjoy popularity. It has become known all over the world as a unique artistic style.