Complete Guide to Huaqing Palace in Xi'an｜Travel Back to the Glorious Tang Dynasty Hot Springs Palace in One Day, Even Locals Praise This Experience!

Not visiting Huaqing Palace in Xi'an is like missing out on trying roujiamo! This guide helps you avoid 90% of the pitfalls and deeply experience the Tang Dynasty charm~💖

📍Address: No. 38 Huaqing Road, Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province
⏰Opening Hours:
Summer 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM (The Song of Everlasting Sorrow performance starts at 7:30 PM)
Winter 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
🎫Tickets: 120 RMB (includes basic sightseeing)

✨【Top Must-See Attractions】
1️⃣ Tang Imperial Hot Spring Ruins Museum
🍃 Totally worth the ticket price! Walk through Yang Guifei’s "Begonia Bath" and Emperor Xuanzong’s "Lotus Bath," and feel like you’ve traveled back to the thousand-year-old hot springs palace~ Rent an audio guide (30 RMB) to unlock more hidden stories, super worth it!

2️⃣ Guifei Pool
📸 A perfect spot for photos! On sunny days, the water sparkles under the sunlight, making it stunning for Hanfu photos! Recommended to visit before 10 AM, so the ladies can have the whole pool to themselves without photo competition~

3️⃣ Site of the Xi'an Incident
🏛️ A highly educational spot, a must-visit with kids! The bullet holes on the wall instantly take you back to 1936, full of historical atmosphere!

4️⃣ Lishan Cableway
⛰️ A lifesaver for the lazy! One-way ticket is 60 RMB, offering a panoramic view of Xi'an city, and you can even see the Terracotta Warriors in the distance! A super popular Instagram spot√

✨【Performance Guide】
✅ The Song of Everlasting Sorrow 388-988 RMB
💥 A must-watch! Absolutely breathtaking! Book tickets on the official website 3 days in advance, be sure to choose seats in the middle section A/B rows! Bring a light jacket, it gets a bit chilly at night~

❌ 12·12 288 RMB
For history buffs, the performance style is innovative, but the cost-performance ratio is not as good as The Song of Everlasting Sorrow

🚗【Transportation Tips】
Metro: Line 9, "Huaqingchi Station" Exit D, 5-minute walk
Self-drive: Parking 10 RMB/hour, be cautious during peak season!
Taxi: Around 60 RMB round trip from downtown

⚠️【Avoid Pitfalls】
1. Don’t buy the "hot spring eggs" sold at the entrance! The authentic ones are much better at the cultural souvenir shops inside the park
2. Wear comfortable shoes! Expect at least 20,000 steps a day~
3. Avoid the 9-11 AM peak during peak season! Early morning is less crowded and better for photos!
4. Book The Song of Everlasting Sorrow tickets 3 days in advance, last-minute tickets are hard to get!

🌙Night Tour Experience:
The most stunning experience is definitely the night performance of The Song of Everlasting Sorrow! When the stars light up Lishan Mountain and over a thousand performers dance in the water, the grand scale of this live show is truly breathtaking!!

It’s even better with a Hanfu experience! There are many Hanfu rental shops around the scenic area, costing 100-200 RMB/day~ Transform into a beautiful Tang Dynasty maiden!👘