(Translated by Google) Yongle Palace, named after its former location in Yongle Town, is also known as Dachunyang Wanshou Palace. Yongle Palace is a national key cultural relic protection unit. Its original site was located in Zhaoxian Village, Yongle Town, Ruicheng County, Shanxi Province. Its current site is located on the east side of Longquan Village, 3 kilometers north of Ruicheng County. Yongle Palace was built in the Yuan Dynasty, and the construction period lasted more than 110 years. The walls inside the palace are covered with Yongle Palace murals. (Original) 永乐宫，因故址在永乐镇而命名，又名大纯阳万寿宫。永乐宫属全国重点文物保护单位，原址位于山西省芮城县永乐镇招贤村，现址位于芮城县城北3公里的龙泉村东侧。永乐宫始建于元代，施工期前后共110多年。宫殿内部的墙壁上布满永乐宫壁画。

(Translated by Google) Yongle Palace is located on the east side of Longquan Village, 3 kilometers north of Ruicheng County, Shanxi Province. The original site was in Yongle Town, Yongji County. Due to the Sanmenxia Water Conservancy Project, all the buildings and murals were moved to the new site in Ruicheng County in 1959 and have been restored and preserved to this day. Yongle Palace, formerly known as Dachun Yang Wanshou Palace, is very grand in scale, with a sparse and orderly layout, majestic halls, and the entire building complex is very spectacular. According to records in relevant Taoist books and inscriptions in the palace, this is the birthplace of Taoist Lu Dongbin. After Lu's death, the villagers changed his former residence into "Lv Gong Temple", which was expanded into a Taoist temple in the late Jin Dynasty. In the fourth year of Shaoding (1231), the Taoist temple was destroyed by fire. At that time, Qiu Chuji and others, the leaders of the Quanzhen sect of New Taoism, were deeply favored by the imperial court. The founder Lu Dongbin was highly respected. The following year, the temple was promoted to a palace, and the real person was given the title "Tianzun". He also sent Taoists from the north and south of Hedong to advise Pan Dechong. Presided over the construction of this palace. According to relevant documents, construction of Yongle Palace started in 1247, and the murals in Chunyang Hall were completed in 1358, the 18th year of Emperor Shun’s reign in the Yuan Dynasty. The construction period lasted for more than 11 years, almost the same as the Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, small-scale repairs and repainting of murals were carried out. The main buildings of Yongle Palace are mainly distributed along the north-south central axis, including the palace gate, Dragon and Tiger Hall, Sanqing Hall, Chunyang Hall, Chongyang Hall, etc., covering an area of ​​more than 86,000 square meters. The palace gate is a building from the Qing Dynasty. The rest were built in the Yuan Dynasty. Yongle Palace is the earliest existing Taoist official temple and the most complete group of Yuan Dynasty buildings currently preserved. Yongle Palace is famous for its preserved Yuan Dynasty murals that are rare in the world. There are exquisite murals in several main halls of Yongle Palace, covering an area of ​​960 square meters. They have rich themes and superb brushwork. They are the most beautiful murals in the history of Chinese painting and art. masterpiece. Dragon and Tiger Hall, also known as Wuji Gate, was originally the gate of Yongle Palace. The temple has a towering platform. The temple is five rooms wide and six rafters deep. The interior beams are simple. The murals inside the temple depict twenty-six guardians of the immortal world, including Shen Tu, Yu Lei, Shen General, Shen Li, City God, and Land. The gods, holding various weapons and solemn armors, look majestic. Although the mural is slightly damaged, the spirit of Yuan Zuo still exists. Sanqing Hall, also known as Wuji Hall, is the largest hall in Yongle Palace. It was named because it originally enshrined the three statues of Yuqing, Shangqing and Taiqing in Taoist mythology. The platform base is tall and flat, majestic. The hall is seven rooms wide and four rooms deep. The top of the hall is connected with beautiful yellow, green and blue colored glaze reliefs, forming five ridges. The workmanship is exquisite and the colors are bright; the owl tail is high. It is majestic, beautiful in color, and the immortals and animals are delicate, lively, and lifelike. The interior of the hall is spacious and bright, with colorful paintings on the top. The caisson is exquisitely carved, and figures, flowers, dragons, phoenixes, unicorns and other shapes are in various shapes and colors. The paintings on each component are well preserved, including paintings and sculptures, and a combination of colored sculptures. Very rare. The hanging statue of Tianzun, with a plump face and a calm expression, stands on the sea waves facing the wind, with a vast sea of ​​clouds behind him, just like the Penglai fairyland. The hall is covered with murals, with a height of 4.26 meters, a total length of 94.68 meters, and a total area of ​​403.3 square meters. They were painted by Ma Junxiang and others in Luoyang, Henan in the second year of Taiding in the Yuan Dynasty (1325). The content is "Chaoyuan Picture", which is the Taoist worship of gods. The image of the ancestor Yuanshi Tianzun is centered on the main image of eight emperors and queens, surrounded by golden boys, jade girls, fugitives, strong men, emperors, stars, immortals, immortals, Zuo Fu, You Bi, etc., a total of 290 There are many statues, with floating auspiciousness on their backs and auspicious clouds wrapped around their feet, creating a fairyland scene. The main image of the mural is more than 3 meters high, and the waiter is more than 2 meters high. There are four or five layers arranged in front and back. The composition is rigorous, the scene is broad, the characters are depicted in detail, and the expressions are lifelike. The painting method of the murals in this hall adopts the method of "heavy color hooking and filling", and the colors are mostly azurite and stone green, which make them appear simple, natural, vigorous and powerful. On the clothes and crowns, a large amount of lime powder is used to gild. It makes the priority of the picture more clear, colorful and exquisite, which can be regarded as a masterpiece among ancient paintings. Chunyang Hall, also known as Luzu Hall, is five rooms wide, three rooms deep and has eight rafters. It has a single eave and nine ridges. The interior of the hall is supported by only four golden pillars and the beams span four rooms, making the space of the hall appear unusually open. . The four walls and fan walls of the hall are covered with a total of 52 paintings depicting the life and deeds of Lu Dongbin, "Pictures of Emperor Chunyang's Immortal Journey". Each painting is self-contained and separated from each other by natural scenery such as mountains, rivers, clouds, trees and rocks. Even, the pavilions, wine shops, teahouses, garden private schools in the picture are well-organized and well-proportioned. Various figures such as noble officials, bachelors, merchants, civilians, farmers, beggars, etc. have attractive shapes and different expressions. These portraits are Precious information for studying the living conditions of the Chinese people in the Yuan Dynasty. On the back of the shrine in the temple, there is also a mural of Lu Chunyang asking Zhongli. The picture is broad, the scenery is beautiful, the brushwork is concise, and the technique is exquisite, which is a typical Yuan Dynasty painting style. The murals in Chunyang Hall were painted by Zhang Zunli and others, a disciple of Zhu Haogu, in the 18th year of the Yuan Dynasty (1358). The Chongyang Hall has five bays. The missionary activities of Wang Chongyang, the founder of Taoism Quanzhen Religion, are depicted in the style of comic strips in the hall. There are 49 paintings in total. The depictions are delicate and have strong artistic appeal, just like the Chunyang Hall. Taiyuan direction ①Train: Take the train from Taiyuan to Yuncheng, and transfer to the Ruicheng bus at Yuncheng Central Passenger Terminal for direct access; ② Car: Taiyuan direction - Dayun Expressway - Yuncheng - Yunbao Expressway - Ruicheng ③ Plane: Take a flight from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Yuncheng Guangong Airport, and transfer to the Ruicheng bus at Yuncheng Central Passenger Terminal for direct access. Direction to Zhengzhou ①Train: Take the train to Sanmenxia and transfer to Ruicheng Bus at Sanmenxia Central Passenger Terminal for direct access; ②Car: Zhengzhou direction—Lianhuo Expressway—Yunbao Expressway—Ruicheng; ③Airplane: Take a flight from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Yuncheng Guangong Airport, and transfer to Ruicheng Bus at Yuncheng Central Passenger Terminal for direct access. Direction to Xi'an ①Train: Take the train from Xi'an to Yuncheng, and transfer to the Ruicheng bus at Yuncheng Central Passenger Terminal for direct access; ② Car: Direction to Xi’an—Xitong Expressway—Yunfeng Expressway—Fenglingdu—Ruicheng. expand: Yongle Palace Mural Art Museum was rated as a national third-level museum On December 21, 2020, the China Museum Association issued an announcement on the fourth batch of national first-, second-, and third-level museums. The Yongle Palace Mural Art Museum was rated as a national third-level museum. According to the "Museum Grading Assessment Methods", "Museum Grading Assessment Standards" and "Scoring Rules and Scores" newly revised and released this year by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage (Cultural Relics Bofa [2020] No. 2), the China Museum Association between July and December The fourth batch of national museum grading and evaluation work was organized and carried out. Since the start of the assessment and grading work, the Yongle Palace Mural Art Museum has strictly followed the assessment regulations, carefully sorted out the work content, and carefully prepared application materials. In the end, the Yongle Palace Mural Art Museum was approved by the National Museum Association as a national third-level museum. (Original) 永樂宮位於山西省芮城縣城北3公里的龍泉村東側。原址在永濟縣永樂鎮，因三門峽水利工程，1959年將全部建築和壁畫遷至芮城縣新址復原保存至今。永樂宮原名大純陽萬壽宮，宮殿規模十分宏偉，佈局疏朗有序，殿堂氣勢巍峨，整個建築群十分壯觀。 據道藏中有關典籍和宮內的碑文記載，這裏是道教呂洞賓的誕生之地，呂氏死後，鄉人將其故居改為“呂公祠”，在金代末年的時候擴充為道觀，到紹定四年（1231年）時道觀毀於火災。當時新道教全真派首領丘處機等人，深受朝廷的寵信，祖師呂洞賓備受尊崇，次年敕令升觀為宮，封真人號曰“天尊”，並派河東的南北兩路道教提點潘德沖主持營建此宮。根據有關文獻的記載，說永樂宮於1247年動工，至元順帝至正十八年即1358年純陽殿壁畫竣工，施工期前後長達一百十一多年，幾乎與元朝相始終，明清時曾進行過小規模的維修和對壁畫的補繪。永樂宮的主要建築主要是沿南北中軸線依次分佈，有宮門、龍虎殿、三清殿、純陽殿、重陽殿等，占地86000多平方米，其中宮門是清代的建築，其餘的都是元代所建，永樂宮是現存最早的道教官觀，也是目前保存最為完整的一組元代建築。 永樂宮以其保存下來的、舉世罕見的元代壁畫聞名於世，整個永樂宮幾個主要的大殿內都有精美的壁畫，面積達960平方米，題材豐富，筆法高超，是中國繪畫美術史上的傑作。 龍虎殿又稱無極門，原來是永樂宮的大門。殿的台基高聳，殿身面寬五間、進深六椽，內部梁架簡潔，殿內的壁畫所繪的神荼、鬱壘、神將、神吏、城隍、土地等二十六個守衛仙界的天神，手持各種兵器，鎧甲莊重森嚴，顯得威風凜凜，雖然壁畫略有殘損，但元作的氣魄仍然存在。 三清殿又名無極殿，是永樂宮內規模最大的一座殿，因為原來是供奉祭祀道教神話中的玉清、上清、太清三座神像的，故而得名。台基高大平坦，雄偉壯觀，殿面寬七間、進深四間，殿頂用美麗的黃、綠、藍三彩相間的琉璃浮雕相連，組成了五條室脊，做工精湛，色彩鮮麗；鴟尾高大雄偉，色澤美觀，仙人、走獸精緻活潑，栩栩如生。殿的內部寬敞明朗，殿頂施彩繪，琳琅滿目，藻井雕刻精細，人物、花卉、龍、鳳、麒麟等造型千姿百態，五彩繽紛，各個構件上的彩繪保存完好，有彩繪有雕塑，彩塑結合，在它處十分罕見。懸塑的天尊，面目豐腴，神態自若，迎風立于海波之上，其後雲海茫茫，如同蓬萊仙境一般。殿內佈滿壁畫，畫面高達4.26米，全長94.68米，總計有403.3平方米，是元泰定二年（1325年）河南洛陽馬君祥等人繪製，內容是《朝元圖》，即諸神朝拜道教始祖元始天尊的圖像，以八個帝后裝的主像為中心，四周圍以金童、玉女、逃凇、力士、帝君、宿星、仙侯、仙伯、左輔、右弼等共計290多尊塑像，背襯浮騰的瑞氣，足登線繞的祥雲，一派仙境的景象。壁畫的主像高3米以上，侍者2米多高，前後排列有四五層之多，構圖嚴謹，場面開闊，人物刻畫細緻入微，表情栩栩如生。該殿壁畫的畫法採用了“重彩勾填”的方法，設色多以石青、石綠為主，從而顯得純樸自然、渾厚有力，在衣冠和寶蓋部分，大量運用瀝粉貼金，使畫面主次更加分明，絢爛多彩，精緻有加，稱得上是古代繪畫中的精品。 純陽殿又稱呂祖殿，殿面寬五間、進深三間八架椽，單簷九脊頂，殿的內部僅用四根金柱支承，大樑跨越四間，從而使大殿的空間顯得異常開闊。殿內四壁和扇面牆壁滿繪著描繪呂洞賓生平事蹟的“純陽帝君仙遊顯化之圖”共計52幅，每幅畫自成一體，相互之間用山水、雲霧、樹石等自然景色相隔連，畫面上的亭臺樓閣、酒肆茶舍、園林私塾，層次分明，錯落有致，貴官、學士、商賈、平民、農夫、乞兒等各類人物造型神態動人，表情各異，這些畫像是研究元代中國人民生活情況的珍貴資料。殿的神龕背面，還繪有呂純陽向鐘離問道的壁畫，畫面開闊，景色秀麗，用筆簡練，技法精湛，是典型的元代繪畫風格。純陽殿壁畫是元代至正十八年（1358年）朱好古的門人張遵禮等人繪製的。 重陽殿為五開間，殿內以連環畫的筆法描繪了道教全真教創始人王重陽的傳教活動，共計49幅，刻畫細膩，具有很強的藝術感染力，與純陽殿如出一轍。 太原方向 ①火车：从太原方向乘火车至运城，在运城中心客运站转芮城大巴直达； ②汽车：太原方向—大运高速—运城—运宝高速—芮城③飞机：从太原武宿国际机场乘飞机至运城关公机场，在运城中心客运站转芮城大巴直达。 郑州方向 ①火车：乘火车至三门峡，在三门峡中心客运站转芮城大巴直达； ②汽车：郑州方向—连霍高速—运宝高速—芮城； ③飞机：从郑州新郑国际机场乘飞机至运城关公机场，在运城中心客运站转芮城大巴直达。 西安方向 ①火车：从西安方向乘火车至运城，在运城中心客运站转芮城大巴直达； ②汽车：西安方向—西潼高速—运风高速—风陵渡—芮城 。 拓展： 永乐宫壁画艺术博物馆被评为国家三级博物馆 2020年12月21日，中国博物馆协会发布了关于第四批国家一、二、三级博物馆名单的公告，永乐宫壁画艺术博物馆获评国家三级博物馆。 根据国家文物局今年新修订发布的《博物馆定级评估办法》《博物馆定级评估标准》《评分细则计分表》（文物博发〔2020〕2号），中国博物馆协会于7至12月间组织开展了第四批全国博物馆定级评估工作。自评估定级工作启动以来，永乐宫壁画艺术博物馆严格按照评估规定，扎实梳理工作内容，认真准备申报材料，最终永乐宫壁画艺术博物馆被国家博物馆协会核定为国家三级博物馆。

(Translated by Google) Rich in Chinese cultural atmosphere, beautiful places worth visiting (Original) 中國文化氣息濃郁 值得前往一探的美麗名勝

(Translated by Google) You can enjoy the world-famous murals of Yongle Palace in peace and quiet. The main "Chaoyuan Picture" is in the main hall. The light is slightly dark, and the entourage in the museum will stare at your behavior anxiously. The other halls are more relaxed, and you can enjoy it freely. In fact, the ban on photography is a very strange rule. Important museums in the world only have "no flash". For the sake of convenience, it is prohibited here. I just feel that banning flash is to respect and protect cultural relics, and other things have less relevant meaning. There is a copying and restoration center here, which contains many similar large works. It is worth asking before entering and visiting. Although this is also a forbidden area, the people in the place are kind, and as long as they respect each other, it is a good start. (Original) 能夠好好安靜欣賞永樂宮這舉世聞名的壁畫，主要「朝元圖」在本殿，光線略暗，館內隨行人會很急迫的盯著你的舉止，其他殿則較為舒緩，你能夠自在欣賞，其實禁止攝影這件事情是很奇妙的規定，世界重要的博物館只有「禁止閃光燈」，這裡為了圖個方便，一律禁止，只是覺得禁止閃光燈是對文物的尊重與保護，其他則較無相關意義。在此有個臨摹與修復中心，其中有不少相似大作品，值得詢問後進入參觀，雖然這也是一個禁止參觀的區域，但是地方上的人都和藹，只要尊重彼此都是好的開始。

(Translated by Google) The murals are very interesting to see, but this time it was too superficial. I hope to come again if I have the chance. (Original) 壁畫很有得看，這次太走馬觀花，有機會希望再來一次。

(Translated by Google) Want to go see it!! (Original) 想去看看！！

It was a rainy day, but the view was worth the cold. A marvellous experience that is an essential stop in Xian.🏔️❤️ Suggested hiking shoes and windbreaker.

We visited here as our first stop on a 5 day Xian tour. It was a bit cloudy so we had some beautiful views with clouds. We first took a bus to the Mountain entrance where we had to ride special HuaShan buses to the cable car station. The cable cars are quite modern and offered incredible views of the special mountain features. After exiting the cable cars, there are 2 main options, climb the North Peak or the South Peak. We only took the North Peak as it had the famous HuaShanLunJian 華山論劍 (DeepSeek intro): Huashan Lunjian (literally "Discussing Swords on Mount Hua") is a legendary martial arts contest from Chinese wuxia (martial heroes) fiction. Popularized by Jin Yong's novel The Legend of the Condor Heroes, it refers to a grand tournament held atop Mount Hua where the world's greatest martial artists duel to determine the ultimate champion and claim a powerful martial arts manual. The term is now a popular Chinese metaphor for any high-level competition or summit meeting among masters of a field. (End of intro) After descending, there are many lucky artifacts and shops. PSA: Beware of scammers, they have people pretending to be customers to try to impress on you that the shop is giving them a fantastic deal when it fact they are incredibly expensive. We were looking at some herbs when the fake customer insisted the shop first grind the herbs before weighing it, saying there will be some weight loss due to the grinding, the shop agreed only when the customer agreed to buy it once grounded We almost fell for it. The fake customer also pretended that his boss called him on the phone. We did agree but and they ground the herbs, then the price was announced and it was incredibly expensive (remember they didn’t weigh it before so we had no idea how much we were buying) We called their bluff and walked out. Luckily they didn’t gang up on us. It was a lesson well learned. Beware!!! Almost ruined a wonderful event.

Many ways to enter the mountain. We took a 45min bus up towards the West summit, followed by a cable car up and another 30min hike towards the west summit but it was crowded so we decide to hike up to the South summit first and then downwards to the west summit which turned out to be a great idea. There were a few rest stops with food stalls and merchandise purchases and we found one with really nice food. Slightly more expensive but worth a try. We had corndogs, dumpling soup, cold noodles 凉皮and Chinese hamburger 肉夹馍. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes, dress light as it can get pretty hot. Expect lots of narrow stairs with chain rails and some parts even without handrails. To get to the top of the South summit, steps were small and almost vertical so you will need both hands to get up. You can also choose a short luge down at 30RMB per pax. View is breathtaking. Will go back again.

love this. the mountain tops on a good day are so beautiful and truly are amazing. the stairs (manual walking all the way up) is a challenge, but they do offer cable car services (which offer some truly amazing views, albeit a little scary sometimes 😅). Definitely a must visit if you go to Xi'An.

We joined a local tour and took nearly 2hrs from Xian to reach the park entrance. Then another 50min on a park bus to finally reach the park. We rode the toboggan to the cable car station. Took us another 20min to finally reach the West peak station. From there we walked to South peak, Nantianmen and end at the West peak cable car station. Quite a challenging hike, mostly uphill steps. We travelled 7 hours to spend 2 hours hiking there. It's better to stay a night in the vicinity and start your hike early.

From huashanbei station, walk straight out and turn left to see bus terminal. There are many touts to offer 5¥ “taxi” or even offer us free “taxi” to take us to Huashan tourist center. Pls do not take them, I think they will drive u to buy expensive tickets from their agent. U can take the free shuttles bus or 5¥ blue direct bus(official) to the tourist center. U can buy tickets online via trip.com for the Huashan bus & entrance ticket to cable cab center, and cable ticket is also available for sale at the cable car station. All official. Total u need 3 tickets, shuttle from tourist center to cable car, entrance and cable car ticket From train station, take either blue bus 5¥ (direct) or free line 1 or lin 2 bus at bus terminal (multiple stops).

Your experience will depend a lot on the weather. Not worth going if the area is covered in mist. I was up there and there was no view as you can see in the video. Gets insanely crowded. The easiest approach is by cable car to the west summit. You can spend 1 to 2 hours, making your way to the plank walk and down again by cable, all very easy except for stairs. If you want to do the plank walk, it will help a lot if you can speak Chinese. This attracts very few foreigners despite what you see on YouTube and the staff do not speak English.

It was a rainy day, but the view was worth the cold. A marvellous experience that is an essential stop in Xian.🏔️❤️ Suggested hiking shoes and windbreaker.

We visited here as our first stop on a 5 day Xian tour. It was a bit cloudy so we had some beautiful views with clouds. We first took a bus to the Mountain entrance where we had to ride special HuaShan buses to the cable car station. The cable cars are quite modern and offered incredible views of the special mountain features. After exiting the cable cars, there are 2 main options, climb the North Peak or the South Peak. We only took the North Peak as it had the famous HuaShanLunJian 華山論劍 (DeepSeek intro): Huashan Lunjian (literally "Discussing Swords on Mount Hua") is a legendary martial arts contest from Chinese wuxia (martial heroes) fiction. Popularized by Jin Yong's novel The Legend of the Condor Heroes, it refers to a grand tournament held atop Mount Hua where the world's greatest martial artists duel to determine the ultimate champion and claim a powerful martial arts manual. The term is now a popular Chinese metaphor for any high-level competition or summit meeting among masters of a field. (End of intro) After descending, there are many lucky artifacts and shops. PSA: Beware of scammers, they have people pretending to be customers to try to impress on you that the shop is giving them a fantastic deal when it fact they are incredibly expensive. We were looking at some herbs when the fake customer insisted the shop first grind the herbs before weighing it, saying there will be some weight loss due to the grinding, the shop agreed only when the customer agreed to buy it once grounded We almost fell for it. The fake customer also pretended that his boss called him on the phone. We did agree but and they ground the herbs, then the price was announced and it was incredibly expensive (remember they didn’t weigh it before so we had no idea how much we were buying) We called their bluff and walked out. Luckily they didn’t gang up on us. It was a lesson well learned. Beware!!! Almost ruined a wonderful event.

Many ways to enter the mountain. We took a 45min bus up towards the West summit, followed by a cable car up and another 30min hike towards the west summit but it was crowded so we decide to hike up to the South summit first and then downwards to the west summit which turned out to be a great idea. There were a few rest stops with food stalls and merchandise purchases and we found one with really nice food. Slightly more expensive but worth a try. We had corndogs, dumpling soup, cold noodles 凉皮and Chinese hamburger 肉夹馍. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes, dress light as it can get pretty hot. Expect lots of narrow stairs with chain rails and some parts even without handrails. To get to the top of the South summit, steps were small and almost vertical so you will need both hands to get up. You can also choose a short luge down at 30RMB per pax. View is breathtaking. Will go back again.

love this. the mountain tops on a good day are so beautiful and truly are amazing. the stairs (manual walking all the way up) is a challenge, but they do offer cable car services (which offer some truly amazing views, albeit a little scary sometimes 😅). Definitely a must visit if you go to Xi'An.

We joined a local tour and took nearly 2hrs from Xian to reach the park entrance. Then another 50min on a park bus to finally reach the park. We rode the toboggan to the cable car station. Took us another 20min to finally reach the West peak station. From there we walked to South peak, Nantianmen and end at the West peak cable car station. Quite a challenging hike, mostly uphill steps. We travelled 7 hours to spend 2 hours hiking there. It's better to stay a night in the vicinity and start your hike early.

From huashanbei station, walk straight out and turn left to see bus terminal. There are many touts to offer 5¥ “taxi” or even offer us free “taxi” to take us to Huashan tourist center. Pls do not take them, I think they will drive u to buy expensive tickets from their agent. U can take the free shuttles bus or 5¥ blue direct bus(official) to the tourist center. U can buy tickets online via trip.com for the Huashan bus & entrance ticket to cable cab center, and cable ticket is also available for sale at the cable car station. All official. Total u need 3 tickets, shuttle from tourist center to cable car, entrance and cable car ticket From train station, take either blue bus 5¥ (direct) or free line 1 or lin 2 bus at bus terminal (multiple stops).

Your experience will depend a lot on the weather. Not worth going if the area is covered in mist. I was up there and there was no view as you can see in the video. Gets insanely crowded. The easiest approach is by cable car to the west summit. You can spend 1 to 2 hours, making your way to the plank walk and down again by cable, all very easy except for stairs. If you want to do the plank walk, it will help a lot if you can speak Chinese. This attracts very few foreigners despite what you see on YouTube and the staff do not speak English.

(Translated by Google) Temple with remains of ancient clay Buddha statues (Original) 寺廟，有古代的泥塑佛像遺跡

Visiting the Terracotta Army is one of the most impressive experiences in China. Seeing thousands of clay warriors — each with unique facial features and details — is absolutely breathtaking. The site is well organized, with clear signs and a smooth visitor route. It’s best to come early in the morning to avoid the big crowds. Tickets can be bought online, and there’s a free shuttle bus between the entrance and the main hall. You can also see exhibitions and reconstructions showing how the army was discovered. Overall, it’s a fascinating and unforgettable place — definitely worth visiting at least once in your lifetime.

A must-visit historical site in China. The site is large and the actual museum is far from the ticket entrance, so advisable to buy the electric buggy tickets (additional cost per person) if travelling with seniors, kids or just unable to walk too far. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance but you will be hounded by tons of tour guides charging few hundred yuan to be your guide once inside. You can rent an English audio guide for 40yuan (if i remember correctly) after entering instead. After touring the 3 pits, you are forced to exit through a maze of restaurants and shops - another unnecessarily long walk. Once you finally reach the entrance again, you can queue up for a bus to take you 1.5km to the mausoleum site, where it is just a few more uncovered pits. This is another huge site, and you have to pay for another electric car buggy to bring you around because it is quite impossible to walk when you are already so tired! Once we got off the buggy at the first stop, we were told we must follow one direction (flow) from the first stop to the last stop and are not allowed to turn back if we missed anything. This was told to us in Chinese... so Im not sure if foreigners would have been informed of this seemingly important instruction. The actual tomb of the emperor is not yet open. So this site is really just giving some history of the site, some other uncovered pits featuring horses and bronze charriots, and a very large museum showcasing how they made the statues and figurines in the olden days. Overall, the site could have used a lot more signages to guide us in the right direction. Felt a bit annoyed having to pay for the electric buggy on top of the already expensive ticket fees at two sites.

Seeing these magnificent statues in person, after years of only encountering them in history books, was an absolutely unforgettable experience. This is a fantastic museum and an absolute must-see for anyone visiting the area. Truly a historical marvel! ​We were fortunate to have a fantastic tour guide who enhanced the visit immensely. She not only provided us with amazing historical facts but also entertained us with funny, relevant stories, making the experience both educational and highly engaging.

This is my 2nd visit in 2 consecutive years and I still feel excited about it. This time I have different official guide lady telling me other side stories of the Emperor Qin which changes my perspective view on life and human behaviour. It is truly an experience that I would never forget.

Amazing artwork eveywhere. The best place to buy clay soliders is in the back in a at shop that was kinda hidden from the front shops. They sell life size replicas and all the other smaller sizes. Skip the tourist shops at the front selling plastic. One shop owner even gave them me a pottery factory tour after buying a statue. Once in a lifetime experience . I loved it!

A fantastic day! You will need at least 2.5hours inside the exhibition complex to absorb the wonder and glory of the terracotta warriors! The mausoleum is 50 mins away from the city centre - we took a didi and it was around USD15 one way. There are 3 pits to enjoy along with a host of displays, just like a museum. Food choices are plenty and toilets are aplenty

I can honestly say that visiting the Terracotta Army was an overwhelming and deeply moving experience. The sheer scale of this place is something photos and documentaries simply cannot capture—you have to see it with your own eyes. I was utterly amazed and profoundly glad I made this trip; it truly is worth the once-in-a-lifetime effort. The Pit 1 (The Infantry): This is the main attraction and where the breathtaking scale hits you. Seeing thousands of life-sized soldiers, chariots, and horses lined up in ancient battle formation, guarding the First Emperor for over two millennia of the Qin Dynasty, is just jaw-dropping. I was amazed by the Bronze Chariots. The intricate detail and preservation of these half-scale pieces are often called the "Crown of Bronzes" for a reason. Warning: The site is huge and popular, so try to arrive early to beat the biggest crowds, I will recommend consider hiring an audio guide to truly appreciate the historical context.

Visiting the Terracotta Army is one of the most impressive experiences in China. Seeing thousands of clay warriors — each with unique facial features and details — is absolutely breathtaking. The site is well organized, with clear signs and a smooth visitor route. It’s best to come early in the morning to avoid the big crowds. Tickets can be bought online, and there’s a free shuttle bus between the entrance and the main hall. You can also see exhibitions and reconstructions showing how the army was discovered. Overall, it’s a fascinating and unforgettable place — definitely worth visiting at least once in your lifetime.

A must-visit historical site in China. The site is large and the actual museum is far from the ticket entrance, so advisable to buy the electric buggy tickets (additional cost per person) if travelling with seniors, kids or just unable to walk too far. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance but you will be hounded by tons of tour guides charging few hundred yuan to be your guide once inside. You can rent an English audio guide for 40yuan (if i remember correctly) after entering instead. After touring the 3 pits, you are forced to exit through a maze of restaurants and shops - another unnecessarily long walk. Once you finally reach the entrance again, you can queue up for a bus to take you 1.5km to the mausoleum site, where it is just a few more uncovered pits. This is another huge site, and you have to pay for another electric car buggy to bring you around because it is quite impossible to walk when you are already so tired! Once we got off the buggy at the first stop, we were told we must follow one direction (flow) from the first stop to the last stop and are not allowed to turn back if we missed anything. This was told to us in Chinese... so Im not sure if foreigners would have been informed of this seemingly important instruction. The actual tomb of the emperor is not yet open. So this site is really just giving some history of the site, some other uncovered pits featuring horses and bronze charriots, and a very large museum showcasing how they made the statues and figurines in the olden days. Overall, the site could have used a lot more signages to guide us in the right direction. Felt a bit annoyed having to pay for the electric buggy on top of the already expensive ticket fees at two sites.

Seeing these magnificent statues in person, after years of only encountering them in history books, was an absolutely unforgettable experience. This is a fantastic museum and an absolute must-see for anyone visiting the area. Truly a historical marvel! ​We were fortunate to have a fantastic tour guide who enhanced the visit immensely. She not only provided us with amazing historical facts but also entertained us with funny, relevant stories, making the experience both educational and highly engaging.

This is my 2nd visit in 2 consecutive years and I still feel excited about it. This time I have different official guide lady telling me other side stories of the Emperor Qin which changes my perspective view on life and human behaviour. It is truly an experience that I would never forget.

Amazing artwork eveywhere. The best place to buy clay soliders is in the back in a at shop that was kinda hidden from the front shops. They sell life size replicas and all the other smaller sizes. Skip the tourist shops at the front selling plastic. One shop owner even gave them me a pottery factory tour after buying a statue. Once in a lifetime experience . I loved it!

A fantastic day! You will need at least 2.5hours inside the exhibition complex to absorb the wonder and glory of the terracotta warriors! The mausoleum is 50 mins away from the city centre - we took a didi and it was around USD15 one way. There are 3 pits to enjoy along with a host of displays, just like a museum. Food choices are plenty and toilets are aplenty

I can honestly say that visiting the Terracotta Army was an overwhelming and deeply moving experience. The sheer scale of this place is something photos and documentaries simply cannot capture—you have to see it with your own eyes. I was utterly amazed and profoundly glad I made this trip; it truly is worth the once-in-a-lifetime effort. The Pit 1 (The Infantry): This is the main attraction and where the breathtaking scale hits you. Seeing thousands of life-sized soldiers, chariots, and horses lined up in ancient battle formation, guarding the First Emperor for over two millennia of the Qin Dynasty, is just jaw-dropping. I was amazed by the Bronze Chariots. The intricate detail and preservation of these half-scale pieces are often called the "Crown of Bronzes" for a reason. Warning: The site is huge and popular, so try to arrive early to beat the biggest crowds, I will recommend consider hiring an audio guide to truly appreciate the historical context.

It's quite misleading to call this place a parking lot. This is the actual tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. The final resting place of the first emperor of a united middle kingdom. After walking for miles (took a wrong turn, failing light, about to give up 🤤), I finally arrived at the top of a flight of steps, where an inconspicuous tomb stone erected in front of a hill with the base stretching as far as my eyes could see. I told myself : "This has got to be it!". Awesome! (Until the tomb is being excavated, we will never know what's inside, the whole world is waiting with bated breath for the day)

No doubt thousands of statues still remain to be unearthed at this archaeological site, which was not discovered until 1974. Qin (d. 210 B.C.), the first unifier of China, is buried, surrounded by the famous terracotta warriors, at the centre of a complex designed to mirror the urban plan of the capital, Xianyan. The small figures are all different; with their horses, chariots and weapons, they are masterpieces of realism and also of great historical interest. 🇮🇳

We got scammed. We paid for a ride to the mausoleum. They took us around the park for 10 minutes even though the mausoleum is just a 300m walk away. There is nothing to see as the mausoleum is not yet excavated. It's 75m below ground 😀

Good for a walk, but not much else.

Nothing much to see

Something to see

(Translated by Google) We came out at the Qin Shi statue to take the shuttle bus to go to the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum, the Qin Shi Mausoleum which is a mound of earth where the royal remains are buried. Distance approximately 1.5 km. No additional cost. When you get there, take the train. The cost of the car is 15 yuan per person. It is recommended to use the service. Don't walk at all because it's very far. When we were driving it looked like we were going up a mountain. We went to see 3 locations in total: Pit K9901 and Pit K0006 that are currently being excavated. I also saw the officials working. And the last point is the name plate in front of Qin Shi's tomb. Behind the sign is a large mound of earth where the royal body was buried. Each point must take the electric train to go. When we reached the final point, there was a name board in front of the grave. It's a bit of a walk. The size of the mound where he was buried was larger than the pyramids in Egypt. If you look from a distance, it's a hill full of trees. It is said that there are valuable treasures buried within the tomb. (Original) เราออกมาตรงรูปปั้นจิ๋นซีเพื่อขึ้นรถชัตเทิลบัสไป ไป Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum สุสานจิ๋นซีที่เป็นเนินดินเป็นที่ฝังพระศพต่อ ระยะทางประมาณ 1.5 km ไม่เสียค่าใช้จ่ายเพิ่ม ไปถึงก็นั่งรถไฟฟ้า เสียค่ารถคนละ 15 หยวน แนะนำให้ใช้บริการ อย่าเดินโดยเด็ดขาด เพราะไกลมาก ตอนเรานั่งรถไปเหมือนว่าเรากำลังขึ้นภูเขาอยู่ เราไปดูทั้งหมด 3 จุด ได้แก่ หลุม Pit K9901 หลุม Pit K0006 ที่กำลังขุดค้น ได้เห็นเจ้าหน้าที่ทำงานด้วย และจุดสุดท้ายเป็นป้ายชื่อหน้าหลุมฝังพระศพของจิ๋นซี ด้านหลังป้ายเป็นเนินดินขนาดใหญ่เป็นที่ฝังพระศพ แต่ละจุดที่ต้องนั่งรถไฟฟ้าไป พอถึงจุดสุดท้ายป้ายชื่อหน้าหลุมฝังพระศพ ก็เป็นการเดินอีกเล็กน้อย ขนาดของเนินดินที่ฝังพระศพใหญ่กว่าพีระมิดในอียิปต์ ถ้ามองจากระยะไกลเป็นเนินเขาที่มีต้นไม้ขึ้นเต็มไปหมด กล่าวกันว่ามีสมบัติล้ำค่าถูกฝังอยู่ภายในหลุมฝังศพ

Just a heads up, this place is a tourist trap. Don’t even bother. Visit the real terracotta warriors not far from here

Really really bad, everything is artificial, awful and discussing, only the name seems fantastic " one of the 8wonders in the world " I'm a Chinese , but I have to say.

Good place to visit and learn some history. Sometimes things are beyond imagination

Fake attractions Has no value to visit

Fake. Trap.

(Translated by Google) Well done to the Chinese! (Original) Thật giỏi cho người Trung Quốc!

(Translated by Google) More than thirty years ago, because Xi'an had the eighth wonder of the world, the curator wanted to restore the remaining seven wonders to everyone. They rebuilt the Alexandria Lighthouse that was destroyed by the earthquake, so the Archimedes Station In the place where he grew up, the terracotta warriors wore lipstick because they were originally supposed to be red, which is called cinnabar. The museum has received a lot of ridicule and abuse in the past few decades. Only the museum and its director have persisted here and adhered to its original intention. (Original) 三十多年前，因為西安有了世界第八大奇蹟，所以館長想將剩下的七大奇蹟也還原在大家面前，他們重新修建了毀於地震的亞歷山大燈塔，所以阿基米德站在這守著他成長的地方，兵馬俑塗口紅是因為他本來就應該是紅色的，那叫朱砂。過去幾十年博物館受到許多嘲笑謾罵，只有博物館與館長堅持在這裡，堅持她的初衷

At Night, this place is turned into a stage of an impressive production called Song of Everlasting Sorrow (长恨歌）. Pls buy tickets early, 10days in advance online. There are 2 or 3 shows daily.

Best Hotel I ever visited! Hot spring outdoor bath, lovely theater with the most high tech stage I ever seen, crazy good buildings and epic scenery basically a place for emperors to relax at but to a commoners price. Dinner is very good and at same price as neighbouring restaurants. I will come back here many more times! Worth every penny!

Loads of traditional shows, great exhibition halls, and generally very well maintained place for a couple of hours to wander around 😀

Well kept and well organised, get yourself a guide or follow a tour group around to get the download on all the back stories! Fascinating history ancient and recent plenty to see. For those looking for a challenge make sure to bring your hiking shoes! We went during the off season so no shows and renovation works.

As I embarked on an unforgettable journey with my dear friends from Morocco and Yemen, we found ourselves immersed in the enchanting allure of Huaqing Palace, nestled amidst the majestic landscapes of Xi'an, China. Our adventure was marked by discovery, awe-inspiring sights, and profound cultural experiences that left an indelible mark on our hearts. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by the grandeur of Huaqing Palace, its ancient architecture standing as a testament to centuries of history and tradition. The entrance fee of 120 yuan granted us access to a world of wonder, where every corner revealed a new story waiting to be unveiled. Eager to explore every facet of this historical gem, we opted to embark on a cable car ride, an additional 40 yuan well spent. As we ascended to the mountaintop, the panoramic views took our breath away, offering a sweeping vista of lush greenery and the sprawling grounds below. The cable car journey itself was an adventure, allowing us to soar above the landscape and soak in the beauty of our surroundings. Upon reaching the summit, we were greeted by the serene tranquility of the temple perched atop the mountain. Stepping into its hallowed halls, we were enveloped by a sense of reverence, as if time itself had stood still within these sacred walls. The intricate architecture and ornate decorations spoke volumes about the rich cultural heritage of Huaqing Palace, inviting us to delve deeper into its storied past. Descending from the mountaintop, our exploration continued as we wandered through the myriad temples and museums that dotted the landscape. Each step revealed new treasures, from ancient artifacts to beautifully landscaped gardens, each offering a glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of Chinese history and culture. But beyond its historical significance, Huaqing Palace also captivated us with its natural beauty. The tranquil ponds, lush gardens, and towering trees provided a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, inviting us to pause and reflect amidst the serene surroundings. As the sun began to set on our unforgettable day at Huaqing Palace, we couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for the opportunity to experience such a breathtaking destination with cherished friends by our side. Our journey had been filled with moments of wonder, laughter, and camaraderie, leaving us with memories that would last a lifetime.

So worth a visit! Lots of back stories and interesting historical events.

Really interesting with the little stories about how the emperor and the concubines used the facilities. Will take about 2 hours to go through it all. You can see remains of the bathhouses used during Tang dynasty. I would recommend that you combine this with a cable car ride to the top of the nearby mountain as well as the park Tang Paradise.

Worth visiting if you have already hit up the other big tourist attractions in the area. They have excavated a village from 6000 years ago. Lots of earthen jars used to bury children. The outside activities were all closed when we went (January).

Close to Subway Line 1 - Banpo Station (Exit A) If you have the time, this is an interesting place to vist. 6000 year old relics & remnants of a civilization is something you don't see every day. Original excavation sites makes this visit interesting. This place doesn't have the grander of the Terracotta Warriors, But it is fascinating in its own realm. Surrounding tall buildings makes you wonder (Whiskey Tango Foxtrot) the city planners were thinking when they allowed all the construction- makes you wonder how much history was destroyed. Not crowded during the visit; 55CNY entrance fee in October 2019.

Absolute gem. Tells you a lot about how the Neanderthals in Xi’an 6000 years ago lived and built their houses. It is also very accessible by the nearby Banpo metro station.

A very historial place on human civilization 6000yrs history;recreated in details.worth a visit

I wouldn't go as far as saying "must see" but it isn't every day you see 6000 year old skeletons. Some of the museum buildings look run down and derelict but the main excavation site building is pretty incredible and the gallery has some interesting exhibits. I'd say go there if you have time!

Awesome peace of art. Great creativity. Its a special treat for eyes. I like all the the designs put on display. Have many varities of restored sculptures from old culture. In first sight can't believe its restored. Very big place. Need at least 2 -3 hours to cover everything. Nice and helpful staff. Well maintained place. Nice infrastructure and management. Great place to learn about chinese culture and history. People should support such a great creativity. Thanks for the services.

Turned out to be quite an interesting and modern museum. The "kids" area is very interesting, and for 20 yuan they can help you make fire (and light a torch) using prehistoric techniques!

(Translated by Google) Li Jing's Former Residence At first I didn't realize it was related to Nezha, but later I realized he was his father (Original) 李靖故居 一開始還沒意識到跟哪吒的關係，後來才知道就是他爸