Xi'an – One of the historical cities that foreigners must go and see, well known for Terra-Cotta Warriors.

The urban transportation of Xian has been developed rapidly in recent years. The second ring road, third ring road and freeway-ring around the city have all been completed and put into service. The city buses and suburban buses can bring you to every corner of the city. Also, to meet the development of the tourism industry, tourist special buses and sightseeing buses are now operating. Although traffic congestion happens now and then, it is much better than that of Beijing and Shanghai. The local government also does a lot to relieve the traffic pressure, including widening roads, building pedestrian overpasses and running inter-zone buses, etc.

Xi'an weather is mild with four distinct seasons--a warm but variable spring, a torrid and wet summer, a cool and rainy autumn and a dry and cold winter. The annual average temperature is 13.5°C (56.3°F). The city has a moderate rainfall rate caused by the frequent summer storms and a succession of overcast and rainy days in autumn. March to May is usually warm and pleasant and is the best time of the year to pay a visit. Early autumn running through September and October is also a good time for a visit.

Crumbled Flatbread (unleavened bread) in Mutton Stew, in Chinese, Yang Rou Pao Mo, is a local dish that is enjoyed throughout Shaanxi Province, particularly popular in Xian City as a traditional nourishing meal. Crumbed, unleavened flatbread is soaked in highly seasoned mutton gravy, which makes the snack smell and taste great. When the weather is cold, this dish is a sure way to warm you up!

The Terracotta Army in Xian, aka Terracotta Warriors and Horses, is a super large collection of life-size terra cotta sculptures in battle formations, reproducing the mega imperial guard troops of Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259 - 210BC), the first emperor of the first unified dynasty of Imperial China. Being the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Terracotta Army is no doubt a must-see for every visitor to Xian.