Guo Zhihua, a 53-year-old Xi’an native and former cab driver, was the first of many who saw an opportunity to turn his property into a guest house long before the idea of hostel or budget accommodation came along. In his old house, the 260-square-meter property is decorated with everything you can find in the emblematic tunnels of the Terracotta Warriors. /VCG Photo

From sculptures and paintings of the Terracotta army on the wall, to lights covered by chimes, the Terracotta-theme guest house blends Guo’s passion for the Terracotta army and the history of Shaanxi Province that spans centuries. /VCG Photo

In the past 10 years, Guo has received visitors from all over the world. During the course, he has managed to teach himself English and create an English book about the culture of Terracotta and Shaanxi Province to better accommodate his international guests. /VCG Photo

He offers English guide tours to foreigners, and on few occasions, he invites them out to free tours to visit the Museum of The Terracotta Army /VCG Photo