Foreign journalists impressed by Xi'an's unique charm

The foreign media delegation for the upcoming China-Central Asia Summit, which will be held on May 18-19 in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, visited the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum and Huaqing Palace Scenic Area in the city on May 14.

Led by a tour guide, the journalists visited the No 1, 2 and 3 pits of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses at the museum.

They expressed their amazement at these iconic cultural relics, with some members of the group describing them as "impressive" and "beyond (their) imagination."

During the visit, each journalist wore an electronic headset. They were able to ask questions to the tour guide through an interpreter, and receive professional explanations in English and other languages.

"It's an unforgettable impression of China. If you don't see it with your own eyes, you can't imagine the size of the pit, the number of pottery warriors, or the scale," said a journalist from Kazakhstan.

As one of the cultural landmarks of Xi'an, the Huaqing Palace Scenic Area is adjacent to Lishan Mountain to the south and faces the Weishui River in the north. It was built during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and is famous for the associated love story between Emperor Xuanzong of the dynasty and Yang Yuhuan, also known as Yang Guifei.

The journalists enjoyed the unique garden scenery at the scenic area.

A reporter from Kazakhstan said: "Visiting and understanding the Huaqing Palace scenic spot amid the beautiful scenery, you can feel the elegance of the prosperous Tang Dynasty more than a thousand years ago."