Huaqing Palace

Address No. 38 Huaqing Road, Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi

Hours 07:30–18:00 (Palace grounds); Evening show usually starts around 20:00 (verify seasonally)

Phone +86 29 83812003

Announcement: Imperial Garden & Hot Springs

Entrance ¥120

Hours 07:30–18:00 (Palac...

Best Season March–May (Spring blossoms) and September–November (Autumn colors)

Time needed 3–5 hours (longer if watching the evening show)

Last visit: May 22, 2026

Author: Jian Zhao

Reviewer: Zhenyu Shi

Huaqing Palace Overview

A refined Tang-style imperial garden complex located at the northern foot of Mount Li. It is globally renowned for its natural hot springs, the romantic tragedy of Emperor Xuanzong and Consort Yang Guifei, and its pivotal role in modern history as the site of the 1936 Xi'an Incident.

Huaqing Palace Opening Hours & Tickets

07:30–18:00 (Palace grounds); Evening show usually starts around 20:00 (verify seasonally)
Best season: March–May (Spring blossoms) and September–November (Autumn colors)
Ticket note: A combined ticket covers both the Palace and Mount Li. The 'Song of Everlasting...

Essential Huaqing Palace Visitor Information

Enquiries: +86 29 83812003
Large tourist parking lot
Multilingual audio guides
Hot spring foot bath zones
Luggage storage
Shuttle buses to the Terracotta Army
Wheelchair accessible paths (Palace area only)

How to Get to Huaqing Palace

Take Metro Line 9 to 'Huaqing Chi' Station (Exit B); multiple direct tourist buses also run from the Xi'an Railway Station area.

Huaqing Palace Travel Safety & Advice

Dial 120 for medical emergencies; the primary tourist service center near the East Gate provides basic first aid and lost-and-found services.

Practical Info

No. 38 Huaqing Road, Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi
07:30–18:00 (Palace grounds); Evening show usually starts around 20:00 (verify seasonally)
+86 29 83812003

Jian Zhao

Certified Master Tour Guide

Jian Zhao, a Xi’an-based Certified Master Tour Guide, specializes in Northwest China itineraries covering the Terracotta Warriors, Hexi Corridor, and Mogao Caves.

We keep this guide current.

Ratings

☆☆☆☆☆ — (0 reviews)

On-site notes & editorial review

Tickets

A combined ticket covers both the Palace and Mount Li. The 'Song of Everlasting...

Online booking may be required

Tips

Visit in the late afternoon to explore the grounds, then stay for the evening show. Ensure you have pre-arranged transportation back to Xi'a...

Reality Check

Extremely crowded during public holidays
Significant uphill walking if exploring Mount Li on foot
Evening show tickets (Song of Everlasting Sorrow) sell out weeks in advance during summer