Letter from China: Feeling hospitality in ancient Silk Road city Xi'an

by Xinhua writer Wang Jialin

XI'AN, May 13 (Xinhua) -- The northwestern Chinese city of Xi'an is known in the world for its most famous residents, the Terracotta Warriors, but there is so much more waiting to welcome visitors in this fascinating city.

With a history spanning over 3,100 years and serving as the capital for 13 dynasties for more than 1,100 years, it is not hard to see what attracts people t