Xi'an is not just for seein' but for listenin', too

The ancient capital has plenty of musical messages

The city of Xi'an has a history in which it can well and truly revel. First, of course, the capital of Shaanxi province was the national capital during 13 dynasties, then there are the world famous Terracotta Warriors, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and the city wall, built more than 600 years ago.

However, for Cao Shi, who was born and raised in the city, the heart of Xi'an lies in the commonly seen places, such as the shabby and narrow streets near his home, and the small restaurant selling yangrou paomo, or flat-bread in mutton soup. It is also about the Qinqiang Opera, a high-pitched local opera that his father listens to every day on the radio, and the drink bingfeng, similar to orange soda.