US first lady Michelle Obama has arrived in China with her two daughters and mother and will visit sites in Beijing , Xi'an, and Chengdu before her departure on March 26.

For centuries, foreign dignitaries who visit China to discuss issues relating to politics and the economy have also had the opportunity to enjoy various aspects of the country with its history that dates back 5,000 years. The visiting dignitaries are usually taken to sites such as the Terracotta Warrior Museum, the Great Wall, and the Forbidden City.

Queen Elizabeth II visits Xi'an, China on Thursday, Oct. 16, 1986. Queen wears blue outfit. Warriors are brown-grey. [Photo/icpress.cn]

Best of Beijing	Much to visit for US first lady