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Huaqing Palace (Huaqing Hot Springs)
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2007

Huaqing Palace (Huaqing Hot Springs)

西安市华清宫景区

Shaanxi, Xi'an4.5Designated 2007·34.3691°N, 109.2907°E
Ticket Price
Peak CNY 120/Off-peak CNY 80
Duration
2 to 3 hours
Rating
4.5 / 5.0
Designated
2007

About Huaqing Palace (Huaqing Hot Springs)

At the foot of Mount Li outside Xi'an, Huaqing Palace preserves a Tang Dynasty imperial hot-spring resort where emperors and their consorts once bathed, and its grounds recall the 1936 Xi'an Incident that reshaped modern Chinese history.

Highlights

Tang dynasty imperial hot-spring palace complex; Huaqing Pool and the imperial baths; the Xi'an Incident site (Bingjian Hall); evening live show Song of Everlasting Sorrow.

Suggested Route

Enter via the south gate; tour Huaqing Pool to the Imperial Baths and Five-Room Hall then Laomu Hall; allow 2-3 hours, with the evening show optional.

Food & Lodging

Try Lintong pomegranates and Huojing persimmons; stay in Lintong or central Xi'an where many hotels sit nearby.

Facilities

Restrooms
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮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.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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Opening Hours

Generally open 8:00-17:00 daily. Some temples open earlier for morning worship.

Getting There

Metro Line 9 to Huaqing Pool Station (Huaqing Pool Station), ~30 km east of Xi'an; ~40 km from Xi'an North HSR station; ~60 km from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport.

Reservation

Advance real-name reservation required via official WeChat account 'Huaqing Palace' or official site; on-site quota limited.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 120 (≈ $17)/Off-peak CNY 80 (≈ $11)

Address

Shaanxi Province Xi'an City Lintong District Huaqing Road No. 38

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
西安市华清宫景区

陕西省西安市临潼区华清路38号

Shaanxi Province Xi'an City Lintong District Huaqing Road No. 38

34.3691, 109.2907

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