Top Xian Monuments and Memorials

30km (18.6 miles) east of Xi'an and beside the Terracotta Army, Huaqing Palace features the Imperial Pools of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), Pear Garden, Frost Flying Hall, Nine-Dragon Lake, Five-Room Building and Mount Li. Huaqing Pool is famous for the romantic love story of Tang Emperor Xuanzong and his concubine Yang Yuhuan. Huaqing Palace Ticket Checking Time: 7:00 a.m. – 5:10 p.m. Please make your own way to Huaqing Palace Huaqing Palace Ticket: Valid for anytime entry during the day’s opening hours. There are two showtimes for the Xi'an Incident Live Show at Yaoguang Theater inside Huaqing Palace Scenic Area First Show: 10:10 a.m. Second Show: 3:00 p.m. Duration: Approximately 1 hour Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the showtime for admission.

*The ceremony and show include the entrance ticket of the city wall. *Pick up the tickets from the south square of the south gate(Yongningmen). *The first half is the welcoming ceremony and the 2nd half is the Tang Dynasty Show in the city gate. *The ceremony and the show starts at 8:00pm.You'd better arrive at 6:00pm,Pick up the ticket and visit the city wall first,then go back to the south entrance of south gate and enjoy the ceremony and the show at 8:00PM. The Xi'an City Wall, as the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall existing in China, is one of the must-visit scenic spots in Xi'an. You will ascend the city wall from the south entrance of the South Gate (Yongningmen) and enjoy the scenery of Xi'an at a glance. There are places for renting bicycles on the city wall. You can ride a bicycle and admire the views inside the city of Xi'an while cycling.

With pre-booked tickets to Terra Cotta Army Warriors you can go there by yourself and enter the museum by yourself smoothly. Tips for take Sub way and public bus: Take Subway line 1 to Fangzhicheng stop, change Line 9 to Huaqingchi Stop use Exit C , walking 200 meters, then take public Bus No.602 to Terra Cotta Army Warriors Stop (qinshihuangling Stop). total will cost 2.5 hours single trip. If you booked our English speaking guide services, he will lead you to the site by subway. If you need private transfer please book it separately at our site.

Song of Everlasting Sorrow – Xi’an’s #1 Night Show This open‑air spectacle tells the tragic romance of Emperor Xuanzong and his beloved Yang Yuhuan. When a rebellion forces him to choose between his empire and her life, he makes a devastating decision that leaves him haunted by guilt and loss forever. Performed on Nine‑Dragon Lake inside Huaqing Palace, the show turns Mount Li into a glowing natural backdrop with thousands of lights, fire, water, and projections – creating an immersive Tang‑dynasty dreamscape that has earned it the top spot among Xi’an’s evening attractions. Note: Your show ticket gives you access to the performance area only – no separate palace entry fee is needed at night. For daytime sightseeing, purchase a day pass and exit the grounds by 6 PM, as the site is cleared for show preparation.