Tang-era imperial hot springs (8th century) — the love-tragedy setting for Emperor Xuanzong + Yang Guifei. 5 km from Terracotta Warriors.
At a glance
- What it is
- Heritage Site
- Also known as
- 华清池 (Huáqīng Chí)
- Opening hours
- 7 AM – 6 PM
- Time needed
- 3-4 hours
- Best time to visit
- Combine with Terracotta Warriors as day trip
- Getting there
- Taxi / DiDi from metro
- English
- English tours available
- Cards accepted
- Visa, Mastercard
- Entry
- Passport booking required
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Address
- 38 Huaqing Rd, Lintong District · 临潼区华清路 38 号
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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
What Chinese travelers actually do here
Distilled from Chinese-language travel notes — the practical tips most English guides miss.
- ▸Most travellers underrate the 1936 Xi'an Incident villa here, where Chiang Kai-shek was seized; the bullet-marked windows are a highlight.
- ▸Climb partway up the Mount Lishan trails behind the gardens for a quiet view most day-trippers skip entirely.
- ▸Pair it with the Terracotta Warriors the same day, since both sit in Lintong on the same eastern route.
- ▸Book the evening Song of Everlasting Sorrow show ahead, as the roughly 298 RMB tickets sell out fast.
- ▸Visa and Mastercard are accepted here, unlike many Xi'an cultural sites that take cash only.
- ▸The reconstructed Yang Guifei bath is smaller than photos suggest; manage expectations and read the legend first.
- ▸Reaching Lintong usually needs a taxi or tour transfer, so confirm your return ride before the gardens close.
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Frequently asked questions about Huaqing Pool
- Can I actually bathe in the Huaqing hot springs?
- No. The famous Tang-era imperial pools, including the reconstructed bath of Yang Guifei, are historical exhibits you view rather than soak in. Huaqing Pool is a heritage garden and palace site covering 85 hectares, not a working spa. Entry is 120 RMB. Commercial hot-spring resorts exist nearby, but they are separate from this site.
- Should I visit Huaqing Pool with the Terracotta Warriors?
- Yes, that is the standard plan. Huaqing Pool sits in Lintong, roughly 30 km east of Xi'an and on the route to the Terracotta Army, so most day trips combine both. Allow three to four hours here. Doing them together saves a return journey and makes for a full, efficient day east of the city.
- Is the evening Song of Everlasting Sorrow show worth booking?
- If you enjoy spectacle, yes. The 70-minute outdoor opera dramatizes Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei's love tragedy against the real Mount Lishan backdrop, and it is internationally praised. Tickets are around 298 RMB and sell out, so book ahead. Note it runs in the evening, which means staying late rather than returning to Xi'an for dinner.
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