Two places just outside of Xi'an not to be missed are the world-renowned Terracotta Warrior Museum and the Guanzhong Folk Art Museum.
Xi'an is one of the oldest cities in China with a history spanning over 3,000 years.
Part 2 of 'China through Eyes of Foreigners' series—our reporter digs deeper into Minqin county,Gansu.
Minqin county, Gansu province is well-known for its sunflower oil production.