In historic Xi'an, tourists are beating the heat

At the Terracotta Warriors scenic area, additional shuttle bus services have been arranged to minimize visitors' exposure to direct sunlight while walking.

The Shaanxi History Museum and Xi'an Museum have extended their operating times for the summer vacation period.

Li Mei, a tourist from Yuncheng, Shanxi province, visited the Terracotta Warriors and the Xi'an city wall around 8 am. She then escaped the rising heat at midday by visiting the museum and shopping in malls with air conditioning and finally headed to Tang Paradise after dark.

"The cool evening breezes and dazzling lights created a perfect atmosphere for photos," she said. "This is the right way to explore the city in summer."