On May 14, 2015, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi beganned his first trip to China since taking office a year ago. He took Xi'an, the capital city of Shaanxi Province in northwest China, as his first stop in the country.

Since 1979, more than 200 heads of state have visited Xi’an during a state visit to China, including Queen Elizabeth II, Emperor Akihito and presidents and prime ministers from several countries.

Without any doubt, Xi'an found favor with foreign leaders for its rich history, strong cultural atmosphere and dynamic economy in recent years. Let’s have a look at the must-dos for visiting heads of states in the city.