17 Things to Know for a Pitfall-Free Visit to Huaqing Palace and Watching The Song of Everlasting Sorrow in Xi'an
1⃣️Take the subway to Huaqingchi Station to get to Huaqing Palace
2⃣️Huaqing Palace has gone through several dynastic changes, the most famous being the love story between Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei, so taking photos in Hanfu here has more historical significance
3⃣️There are many shops around Huaqing Palace that rent Hanfu and provide makeup services, so you can dress up in Hanfu and take photos in the palace
4⃣️There are official tour guides at the entrance of Huaqing Palace, it's recommended for first-time visitors to hire one
5⃣️Photogenic spots in Huaqing Palace: the entrance of Lotus Flower Pool, the entrance of Star Pool, Nine Dragon Bridge, Feishuang Hall, Changsheng Hall, and the arch bridge at the entrance of Changsheng Hall
6⃣️Tickets for Huaqing Palace, The Song of Everlasting Sorrow show, and Lishan Cable Car can be purchased separately
7⃣️During the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday (September 29 - October 6), there are wonderful performances such as Mid-Autumn Moon Worship, Empress Garden Tour, Tang Dynasty Music and Dance, 'For You Alone', Tang Palace Music and Dance, and Tang Trend Sports Meet, with close interaction with tourists
8⃣️There are simple meals like water-roasted sausages available inside Huaqing Palace, and the only restaurant is the Imperial Meal Garden, where you can taste innovative Shaanxi cuisine with palace characteristics, decorated in a Tang Dynasty style with both halls and private rooms
9⃣️The Song of Everlasting Sorrow show is incredibly stunning, lasting 70 minutes with no breaks, a must-see in Xi'an
🔟Tickets for The Song of Everlasting Sorrow show are hard to get during peak season, it's advised to book in advance, with three shows every night, different prices for different times and seating areas, with the middle A section offering the best viewing angle and value for money
1⃣️1⃣️If you feel cold watching The Song of Everlasting Sorrow at night, you can rent a blanket in advance, available at the Imperial Meal Garden along with Empress capes, and they are relatively new
1⃣️2⃣️No need to buy raincoats from outside when watching The Song of Everlasting Sorrow, as staff will provide them upon entry
1⃣️3⃣️Arrive at least 30 minutes early for The Song of Everlasting Sorrow to pick up tickets at the manual window, go through security check with an ID card, and then queue for entry, the whole process should start 30 minutes in advance, otherwise, you'll miss the stunning opening and regret it
1⃣️4⃣️It's recommended to visit Huaqing Palace during the day and watch The Song of Everlasting Sorrow at night, so you can see how the daytime garden transforms into a magical sound and light live stage at night
1⃣️5⃣️The Huaqing Imperial Baths Hotel in Huaqing Palace has the same millennium hot springs as Yang Guifei, with private baths in the rooms and a public hot spring, worth experiencing the Empress treatment
1⃣️6⃣️Huaqing Imperial Baths Hotel can book tickets for The Song of Everlasting Sorrow for guests, and before the show, waitresses dressed as palace maids lead guests to the venue through the VIP entrance with lanterns
1⃣️7⃣️Huaqing Imperial Baths Hotel is close to Lishan Ropeway, and on a clear day, you can overlook Huaqing Palace from the mountain
Very good, the tour guide sister is very enthusiastic, and it is very easy to avoid the holiday. I feel the wisdom of the ancients and the royal love story. It is sad and sad. It is a legend of a generation.
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Huaqing Palace is indeed well-deserved. Although this scenic spot is not grand, every step exudes a deep historical atmosphere and cultural heritage. Here, it seems that you can travel through time and space and return to the bustling Tang Dynasty. Although the scenic spot is not big, every inch of land contains a story. Especially when you are fortunate to have a professional guide to explain, you will find that every corner of the place is hidden in the history of the mystery. The guide's explanation is vivid and interesting, not only let us understand the historical changes of Huaqing Palace, but also let us feel the style and charm of that era. It is worth mentioning that Huaqing Palace is still the performance place of "The Song of Everlasting Hate". This epic work depicting the love of Tang Ming Emperor and Yang Guifei was perfectly presented on the stage of Huaqing Palace. The performance was wonderful, as if bringing us into the era of sorrow and joy, which made people move. In general, Huaqing Palace is not only a scenic spot, but also a holy place full of history and cultural heritage. Whether it is chasing the footsteps of history or feeling the culture, this is a good place to visit.
Huaqing Palace is built on the back of the mountain, relying on the peak of the mountain, the scale is large, the building is magnificent, the terrace hall is all over the mountain. The first name is "Tangquan Palace", and the later name is the Hot Spring Palace. Tang Xuanzong is more Huaqing Palace, because in the mountain, it is also called the Mountain Palace, also known as the Palace, Xiuling Palace. The palaces of the Tang Dynasty were indeed full of praise and praise, and indeed worthy of the wisdom of our ancients.
Spring cold bath Huaqing pool, hot spring water ski wash coagulation fat. How does the bathing process of the court of the Tang Dynasty map the social hierarchy and the life of the emperor? You must come to visit the field. The Chenghuang ruins and squares at the door are also worth a walk. You can book their palace dishes at night. The hot springs of Huaqing Yutangyuan are also worth a soak. Enjoy the treatment of the concubine, the song of long hatred does not have to be said, just perform in the courtyard, one-stop all-round immersion experience
Huaqing Palace Scenic Area, located 30 kilometers east of Xi'an City, adjacent to the "eighth wonder of the world" Terracotta Warriors and Horses. It is the first batch of national 5A-level tourist attractions (2007), key national scenic spots (1982), key national cultural relics protection units (1996), and national cultural industry demonstration bases. The emperors of Zhou, Qin, Han, Yuan, Tang and other dynasties built a garden away from the palace. It has become a landmark scenic spot for Tang culture tourism in China because of its ancient and unchanged hot spring resources, historical allusions of the bonfire drama, the love story of Tang emperor and Yang Guifei, and the place where the "Xi'an Incident" occurred. In the Huaqing Palace, there are cultural areas such as Tang Yutang Site Museum, Xi'an Incident Former Site - Wujian Hall, Jiulong Lake and Furong Lake Scenic Area, Tang Liyuan Site Museum and other landmark buildings such as Feishong Palace, Wanshou Palace, Changsheng Palace, Huanyuan and Yuwang Palace. Lushan Mountain is 1302 meters above sea level. The old mother hall, Laojun hall, campfire platform, Bingyu Pavilion, Shiqi Temple, Yuxian Bridge and other attractions are scattered. "Lushan Evening Light" is one of the famous "Guanzhong Eight Views". In January 2015, the "Lushan" scenic spot was merged and upgraded to the "Huaqing Palace" scenic spot. [2] In April 2007, Huaqing Palace Scenic Area launched a large-scale real-life historical dance drama "Long Hate Song", which became a successful model of China's tourism and cultural creative industries. The multimedia video drama "The Mystery and Long-life Palace" launched in May 2012 has become a new model for the digital transformation of traditional museums, Huaqing Palace Scenic Area, located 30 kilometers east of Xi'an City, adjacent to the "eighth wonder of the world" Terracotta Warriors and Horses. It is the first batch of national 5A-level tourist attractions (2007)
Huaqing Palace is a very historical place. I used to know that it was the place where Yang Guifei took a bath. I came to know that this is the imperial soup of the Tang Dynasty. There are hot springs and pear gardens. Feeling the prosperity of Datang on the spot is much more real than expected. Huaqing Palace and the back of Lushan, or the place where the Xi'an Incident occurred, has increased the heavy sense of history.
Thanks to Guo Tengfei's guide for his thoughtful and warm service and explanation for the day. Today's trip is perfect!