A One-Day Tour of Huaqing Palace

Basic Information - Opening Hours: 7:30 AM to 6:40 PM, ticket sales stop at 6:00 PM, entry stops at 6:10 PM, and the park closes at 6:30 PM. - Ticket Prices: Full price ticket is 120 RMB per person, student ticket is 60 RMB per person. Children under 1.2 meters, seniors over 65 years old, active military personnel, and people with disabilities are eligible for free admission. - Address: No. 38 Huaqing Road, Lintong District, Xi’an City. Transportation Guide - Metro: Take Metro Line 9 to "Huaqingchi" Station, exit from B or C, and walk for 3 minutes to reach the site. - Bus: You can take the You 5 Special Line (Route 306), Route 915, Route 914, and other buses to get there. - Self-driving: Drive along the Lianhuo Expressway to the Lintong Toll Station. After exiting the toll station, take the ramp towards Lintong, drive along Provincial Road S108 to the intersection of Qintang Avenue and Xingzhe Road, go straight through, then drive about 1 kilometer along Qintang Avenue to reach the destination. Must-See Attractions - Tang Imperial Bath Ruins Museum: This site preserves precious Tang Dynasty bath ruins such as Haitang Bath and Lotus Bath. It was where royal family members like Yang Guifei and Emperor Xuanzong of Tang bathed, allowing visitors to experience the luxury of ancient royalty. - Xi’an Incident Site: Includes the Five-Room Hall and the Soldiers’ Admonition Pavilion. The Five-Room Hall was where Chiang Kai-shek once stayed, and the Soldiers’ Admonition Pavilion is where Chiang Kai-shek was found during the Xi’an Incident, making it an important witness to modern Chinese history. - Lishan Mountain: You can take the Xixiu Ridge Cableway up the mountain to enjoy magnificent natural scenery and visit attractions such as the Laomu Hall and the Beacon Tower. From the Beacon Tower, you can overlook the entire Huaqing Palace and the Xi’an Plain. - Jiulong Lake: The lake surface is calm like a mirror and serves as the venue for the live performance of "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow." At night, the show is spectacular with lighting and water screens. Tour Routes - Half-Day Tour: Enter through Wangjing Gate, first visit the Tang Imperial Bath Ruins Museum, then head east to the Five-Room Hall at the Xi’an Incident Site. Afterwards, you can choose to take the cableway up Lishan Mountain to visit Laomu Hall, the Beacon Tower, and other attractions. - One-Day Tour: Follow the half-day tour route in the morning. In the afternoon, relax and enjoy the garden scenery within the park. In the evening, watch the "Lishan Evening Glow," one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Guanzhong, and attend the "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" performance at night. Other Information - Guided Services: You can hire a guide within the park or rent an audio guide device to better understand the history and culture of the site. - Dining: There are some snack stalls and restaurants inside the park, and you can also bring your own snacks and water. Many restaurants nearby offer local specialties such as roujiamo (meat sandwich) and liangpi (cold noodles). - Watching the Show: The "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" performance is very exciting and requires advance ticket purchase. Tickets for the central area start at 268 RMB, and you can choose seats based on your budget and preferences. Note: For reference only, please refer to the actual situation!