Eighth Route Army Xi'an Office Memorial Hall

八路军西安办事处纪念馆

Shaanxi, Xi'an·34.3838°N, 108.9639°E

Ticket Price

Free admission

Duration

1-2 hours

About Eighth Route Army Xi'an Office Memorial Hall

A free memorial museum in Xi'an housed in a former courtyard residence where the Eighth Route Army maintained a liaison office from 1937 to 1946. Restored rooms and exhibitions of photographs, documents and personal effects bring the era to life.

Highlights

• Tour the former residence at Qixianzhuang where the Eighth Route Army ran its Xi'an liaison office (1937-1946). • See revolutionary exhibits, documents and the living quarters of key figures. • Free admission; a key Red Tourism site.

Suggested Route

Enter at No.1 Qixianzhuang Courtyard → exhibition halls → former offices; allow 1-1.5 h. Combine with the nearby Xi'an Incident site.

Food & Lodging

Many restaurants and hotels in central Xi'an; the hall is near the railway station and city wall.

Facilities

Free admission, restrooms, an information desk, and audio guide (Chinese) ; wheelchair accessible.

Travel Tips

Free entry but bring ID for registration. Closed on Mondays in most cases.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.