Xi'an airport's new terminal to serve as cultural showcase

The highly anticipated T5 Terminal at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, which will open on Feb 20, boasts the world's first on-site museum within an airport and features a Shaanxi intangible cultural heritage experience area.

The museum will allow travelers to immerse themselves in traditional crafts such as shadow puppetry, paper-cutting, and Lantian jade carving.

The museum, which will span approximately 400 square meters, will primarily showcase artifacts discovered during the airport's construction, supplemented by archaeological finds from the Hongduyuan area.

An 88-square-meter exhibition hall will display significant cultural relics from Shaanxi. A total of 121 artifacts will be featured, including the first-class national relic "Qingongbo", which was placed on exhibit on Feb 18.

Beyond transportation, the terminal serves as a cultural showcase. Its 14.5-meter-high central hall houses a stunning 106-meter-long painting showcasing Zhongnan Mountain's beauty. Additionally, the eco-friendly reuse of 32,000 cubic meters of runway waste highlights a commitment to sustainability.

With its blend of history, art, and modern infrastructure, the T5 Terminal offers travelers an enriching cultural experience before their journeys.