Infographics: Beauty along the Belt and Road (4)

Pai You Yong (pottery figurine of a storyteller), Han Dynasty, Xi'an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province

Once known as Chang'an, Xi'an in northwest China's Shaanxi Province marked the eastern departure point of the ancient Silk Road. This road amplified cultural exchanges between the Central Plains and Western regions, leading to the flourishing of Baixi – a diverse range of performances.

The photo shows Pai You Yong (the pottery figurine of a storyteller) from the Han Dynasty.