When it comes to Xi'an, the mind immediately turns to the Terracotta Worriors, one rarely talked about food of Shaanxi to which Xi'an is capital. Here you will find a sample of food the locals enjoy daily. Unlike southern Chinese, natives of Xi'an being northen Chinese prefer noodles and bread instead of rice as staple diet. If you are planning a trip to Xi'an, I highly recommend you visit The Hanyangling Museum. This Mausoluem of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi is 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of Xian City. It is a joint tomb of Liu Qi, a notable emperor of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-220AD), and his empress, Empress Wang. It was built in the year 153 AD and covers an area of 20 square kilometers (4,942 acres). It is a magnificent and abundant cultural relic, comprising the emperor's tomb, empress' tomb, the south and north burial pits, ceremonial site, human sacrifice graveyard and criminals' cemetery. The mausoleum is neatly arranged, centered with the emperor's tomb, revealing the strict hierarchical social structure. The Outside Pits Exhibition Hall was opened in 2006 and is the first underground museum in China. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shaanxi/xian/hanyang.htm