Best Moments of PM Narendra Modi's First Day in China

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in China on a three-day visit. His first stop is the ancient city of Xian, also the hometown of President Xi Jinping. Here are the highlights.

PM Modi observing the terracotta figurines at Terracotta Warriors Museum, which has a large collection of sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. (Photo Courtesy: Agence France-Presse)

After a visit to the Terracotta Warriors Museum at Xi'an, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to the Da Xingshan temple and offered prayers. PM Modi stood with his hands folded in front of Buddha statues as monks chanted prayers. (Photo Courtesy: Agence France-Presse)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waved to onlookers near the Daxingshan Temple in Xi'an. (Photo Courtesy: Agence France-Presse)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's President Xi Jinping waving to journalists before their meeting in Xian, in China's Shaanxi province. (Photo Courtesy: Agence France-Presse)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being warmly welcomed by a little girl on his arrival at Xi'an Xiangyang International Airport. (Photo Courtesy: Agence France-Presse)