Discover Xi’an’s riches by taking a short trip to the famed Terracotta Warriors and Horses, a massive subterranean army that feels shockingly alive, as if waiting for an imperial command. After a delicious lunch, visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, an immaculately maintained ancient temple housing precious relics brought from India by the revered Buddhist monk, Tang Xuanzang. The Xi’an Museum, where the rich fabric of ancient Xi’an’s history threads smoothly into the city’s current vibrancy, is a mesmerising combination of past and present.