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Discover the hot springs and Tang Dynasty imperial history of Huaqing Palace Heritage Site in Xi'an.
Huaqing Palace Heritage Site, also known as Huaqing Pool, is a renowned hot spring site at the foot of Mount Li in Xi'an. It sits about 30 kilometers west of the city and close to the Terracotta Army. The site is a national 5A-level tourist attraction and a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level. Throughout the Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang dynasties, emperors built imperial villas and retreats here. The site is known for its hot spring resources, the legend of King You's beacon fire, the romance of Emperor Xuanzong and Consort Yang Guifei, and its role in the Xi'an Incident. The complex includes five major cultural zones, such as the Museum of Tang Imperial Hot Spring Ruins and the Xi'an Incident site, plus iconic halls and lakes. Mount Li offers additional sites and the celebrated 'Evening Glow over Mount Li.'
No. 38 Huaqing Road, Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China
Huaqing Pool, also known as Huaqing Palace—which encompasses the former Lishan National Forest Park—is a renowned hot spring site. Located 30 kilometers west of Xi'an, it sits at the foot of Mount Li (Lishan) to the south, faces the Wei River to the north, and lies in close proximity to the Terracotta Army, often hailed as the "eighth wonder of the world." It is recognized as one of China’s first 5A-level tourist attractions, a National Key Scenic Area, a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level, and a National Cultural Industry Demonstration Base. Throughout the Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang dynasties, successive emperors built imperial villas and retreats here. The "Stele of the Northern Wei Dynasty Hot Spring Eulogy" serves as the earliest physical evidence of the site’s history. Huaqing Pool has gained international renown for its enduring hot spring resources, the historical legend of the "beacon fire" incident involving King You of Zhou, the romance between Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty and Consort Yang Guifei, and its role as the site of the "Xi'an Incident." It stands as a landmark destination for experiencing Tang Dynasty imperial palace culture.
Within the Huaqing Pool complex, there are five major cultural zones—including the Museum of Tang Imperial Hot Spring Ruins, the site of the Xi'an Incident (the "Five-Room Hall"), the scenic area encompassing Nine-Dragon Lake and Lotus (Furong) Lake, and the Museum of the Tang Dynasty Liyuan (Imperial Theater) Ruins—along with iconic architectural complexes such as the Feishuang Hall, Wanshou Hall, Changsheng Hall, Huanyuan Garden, and Yuwang Hall. Mount Li, which reaches an elevation of 1,302 meters, is dotted with various sites, including the Laomu Hall, Laojun Hall, the ancient beacon tower, the "Military Remonstrance" Pavilion (Bingjian Ting), Shiweng Temple, and the "Bridge of Meeting Immortals" (Yuxian Qiao). The "Evening Glow over Mount Li" is celebrated as one of the "Eight Great Sights of the Guanzhong Plain."
Learn about the enduring hot spring resources that made Huaqing Pool famous and visit the Museum of Tang Imperial Hot Spring Ruins.
Explore a landmark of Tang Dynasty imperial palace culture, with halls, gardens, and lakes within the complex.
See the Five-Room Hall, the site associated with the Xi'an Incident, within the heritage area.
Mount Li rises to 1,302 meters and is dotted with sites such as Laomu Hall, Laojun Hall, and the ancient beacon tower. 'Evening Glow over Mount Li' is one of the Eight Great Sights of the Guanzhong Plain.
Discover the Museum of Tang Imperial Hot Spring Ruins, Nine-Dragon Lake and Lotus Lake, the Museum of Tang Dynasty Liyuan Ruins, and architectural complexes including Feishuang Hall and Wanshou Hall.
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It is a renowned hot spring site and a landmark for Tang Dynasty imperial palace culture, with historical associations including the Xi'an Incident and the legend of Emperor Xuanzong and Consort Yang Guifei.
No. 38 Huaqing Road, Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China. It is about 30 kilometers west of Xi'an and close to the Terracotta Army.
A suggested visit duration is about 3 hours.
The complex includes five major cultural zones, such as the Museum of Tang Imperial Hot Spring Ruins and the Xi'an Incident site, plus Nine-Dragon Lake, Lotus Lake, and halls such as Feishuang Hall and Wanshou Hall. Mount Li has additional sites including the ancient beacon tower.
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