Huaqing Pool sits 30 km east of Xi'an in Lintong (en route to Terracotta Warriors) — the imperial hot springs since the Zhou dynasty, but famously the setting for the Tang Emperor Xuanzong's love affair with Yang Guifei (the 'Tang Dynasty's Cleopatra'). The pools where Yang Guifei bathed are reconstructed; the gardens cover 85 hectares with the Tang-era Long Hen Hall, the 1936 Xi'an Incident villa (where Chiang Kai-shek was kidnapped by his own generals, sparking the Second United Front against Japan), and Mt. Lishan walking trails behind. Entry 120 RMB. The 'Song of Everlasting Sorrow' evening live show (¥298, 70-min outdoor opera narrating the Yang Guifei story) is internationally acclaimed — book ahead. Combine with Terracotta Warriors on the same day trip.
Address
38 Huaqing Rd, Lintong District
临潼区华清路 38 号
Highlights
- Yang Guifei Bath ReconstructionThe Tang-era imperial pools
- 'Song of Everlasting Sorrow' Evening Show¥298; 70 min outdoor opera; book ahead
- 1936 Xi'an Incident VillaWhere Chiang Kai-shek was held captive
For foreign visitors
- English service: english tour
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: required
- Best time: Combine with Terracotta Warriors as day trip
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: need taxi
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What travelers say (1 review)
Romance·TripAdvisor·4/5
Tang imperial hot springs — Emperor Xuanzong + Yang Guifei love-tragedy setting. 'Song of Everlasting Sorrow' evening show (¥298) is internationally acclaimed.
2026-04-18
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