A cultural exchange event was held in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province on April 18 – the International Day for Monuments and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day – to promote cultural heritage protection.

Chinese and international students visit the Tang West Market Museum in Xi'an. [Photo/Visual Xi'an]

Ten international students from six countries at Xi'an International Studies University teamed up with 17 Chinese students from Xi'an Jiaotong University to participate in the event.

It consisted of two parts: a visit to the Tang West Market Museum and games related to knowledge about cultural heritage.

After the 27 students visited the museum and learned about the long history of the Tang West Market, they went on to play the games.

Students have a ball coloring in figures during the event. [Photo/Visual Xi'an]

Five check-in points were also set up at Silu Street. Each of the students had a map of them, which were stamped by staff members after they completed various tasks.

The event was designed to help top young international people gain an appreciation of such exchanges and to have a global vision.

Chinese and international students enjoy learning an Indian dance during the event. [Photo/Visual Xi'an]