Guests at the opening ceremony of the Xi'an Qu Jiang Art Museum in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, Oct 22, 2011. [Photo/China Daily]

A?museum showcasing over 2,000 Chinese antiquities opened in the ancient city of Xi'an in Northwest China's Shaanxi province on Oct 22, 2011.

Located in the home of the renowned Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an Qu Jiang Art Museum is the first hotel-owned museum in the city and it will showcase the exceptional Chinese artifacts in an area of 7,000 square meters.

In addition, the museum's owner, The Westin Xi'an will also be opened in the city on Dec 1, 2011