Huaqing Palace
Huaqing Palace
Introduction
Huaqing Palace in Xi'an, Shaanxi province is one of these attractions, which boasts a royal architectural legacy that spans 3000 years and a hot spring tradition dating back 6000 years. It is recognized as one of the first batches of National AAAAA Tourist Attractions in China and as a main scenic spot within the Qinling Zhongnanshan Geopark by UNESCO. By employing advanced technologies and creating engaging immersive activities, Huaqing Palace has successfully drawn countless tourists.
The Huaqing Palace consists of many cultural sites like the Tang Dynasty Imperial Hot Spring Relics Museum, the Xi'an Incident site, Five Rooms Hall, the Jiulonghu Lake and Furonghu Lake scenic spots, the Tang Dynasty Pear Garden Relics Museum and many landmark buildings, such as Feishuang Hall, Wanshou Hall, Longevity Hall, Huan Garden and the Emperor Yu Palace. The altitude of Lishan Mountain is 1302 meters; the scenic spots include Laomu Hall, Laojun Hall, Beacon Tower, Remonstration Pavilion, Shiweng Temple and Yuxian Bridge. The sunset at Lishan Mountain is one of the "Eight Famous Scenic Spots in Guanzhong Plain".
History
The emperors of the Zhou Dynasty (c. 11th century-256 BC), Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC), Han Dynasty (206 BC-220), Sui Dynasty (581-618), and Tang Dynasty (618-907) all established temporary palaces or villas in this place. It is well-known for its hot spring, the historical stories of Tricking the Marquesses with Beacon Fires, the love story between the Honored Consort Yang and the Xuanzong Emperor and the Xi'an Incident and has become an iconic scenic spot of Tang Palace Culture tourism in China.
Tourist Information
Address: 3 Huaqing Road, Lintong district, Xi'an, Shaanxi province
Websites: http://www.hqc.cn (Cn), http://en.hqc.cn (En)
Opening hours: 7:00 - 19:00, 1 March - 30 November, 7:30 - 18:00, 1 December - 28/29 February
General admission: 120 yuan
Tel: +86-29 83818888, 83810315