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
Huaqing Palace feels that there are not many monuments. The hot springs are really good. No wonder the royal likes it. The environment is beautiful. It is very comfortable to spend some money on bubble feet when you are tired in the afternoon. I highly recommend the "Long Hate Song". The sound and photoelectric dance are very first-class in all aspects. The story is also very moving. As a large background, Lushan is also quite shocking, it is worth it
An unforgettable day trip, first of all, the tour guide and the full-time tour guide of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses are very professional, the explanation is vivid and interesting, and the history of the ancient capital is martyred between the conversation and laughter, and then the shock of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Every respect is different, especially the lifelikeness of the No. 2, Add the explanation as if crossing the long river of history. Although Huaqing Palace has a few pits, it is quite interesting to understand its allusions after the tour guide explained it. The lunch group meal was good, and the tour guide also sent each person a cute terracotta warrior ice cream, which was very cute. In short, this day trip was full of harvest, quite satisfied, very praise.
It is worth going, more ornamental, I hope that next time I go to this place with friends and family, I can learn knowledge. The history inside is worth our deep memory. I hope that all Chinese people will not forget history and revitalize China.
The performance of the song of long hate is really shocking, I basically watched the national performance. This is the best. Ctrip's rest area is also very good, I have Huaqing Palace tickets. I didn't go out after 5 o'clock. I lay down on the big sofa in the rest area and had tea. I enjoyed it very much, and the environment was very good. The sunset at 7 o'clock was too beautiful. Sitting there to watch the mountain and watch the sunset, I enjoyed it too much, I didn't have to wait in line outside. I also eat them, and their cold skin meat sandwiches are also good.
Thanks to Guo Tengfei's guide for his thoughtful and warm service and explanation for the day. Today's trip is perfect!
The song of Changhen is worthwhile and shocking. The lighting is particularly beautiful. Go to the Ctrip rest area early to rest. The sunset photo is beautiful. It is very beautiful for us to go out and take pictures. The sunset photo is very beautiful. The local tea is also very delicious, with melon seeds, pot bar, fruit snacks. Quite enjoyable.
The weather was not very good and it rained heavily, but we still had a good time in Huaqing Palace. Although there are many tourists, it is not crowded. Cui Rong's tour guide explained very carefully and vividly. There are history and myths. The children like it very much. The five bathing places are worth seeing, very interesting, all details. You can also go up the mountain to see the history of the Xi'an incident when you have time. It is also a must-test topic for the high school entrance examination and college entrance examination that can be previewed in advance with your baby. 😊