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Spring is in full bloom at Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum. From March onward, magnolias, cherry blossoms, crabapples, and peach blossoms unfold in turn, weaving gentle color into the solemn terracotta pits, the imposing burial mound, and the blue bricks and gray tiles. Magnolias are the first to herald spring, their pristine petals tucked along the eaves of ancient buildings. Cherry blossoms, billowy as clouds, burst into bloom outside the west gate of Pit 3. Crabapples, poised and elegant, frame old walls and stone steps, composing painterly scenes in light and shadow. Peach blossoms and willows create a lively duet—red and green interlacing and mirrored in rainwater like an ink wash. Magpies flit through the grounds, alighting on magnolia branches and sweeping over the terracotta pits. Their bright calls bring a spark of life to this thousand-year-old site. In the soft, transparent spring light, ornate bracket sets and sweeping eaves, smiling visitors, and the quiet pits are all gently bathed in a warm glow. Stroll in Hanfu or a simple, neutral-toned dress, and every snapshot becomes a springtime tableau where past and present meet. Best viewing period is from today through late April, and opening hours are 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Plan your visit to the Qin mausoleum and begin a journey that’s uniquely yours.

During the Qingming mini-holiday, Xi'an’s top sights hit their spring crowd peak. Many popular venues require real-name reservations, and some need to be booked early as tickets sell out fast. 🔸 Shaanxi History Museum (main venue): Tickets are released exactly at 5:00 PM, 5 days in advance. Visitor capacity is limited to 14,000 per day from April 4–6, and opening hours are extended to 8:30 PM. The Qinhan Hall does not require reservations; scan your ID card to enter. 🔸 Qinglong Temple ruins: Time-slot reservations are required from March 12–April 12, with a daily cap of 25,000 visitors. Cherry blossoms pair beautifully with the Tang-era Zen ambiance. 🔸 Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum: An extra 5,000 tickets are added daily during Qingming, totaling 70,000 per day. Ticket check hours are extended to 8:00 AM–5:30 PM. 🔸 "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" live show at Huaqing Palace: Tickets are released at 9:30 AM, 9 days in advance. Four nightly performances run throughout the holiday, with a mountain-and-water stage bringing a grand Tang love story to life. 🔸 Xi'an City Wall: Opening hours run until 10:00 PM. Cycle at sunset, and climb for panoramic views of the old and the new. 🔸 Xi'an Museum: Next to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, free reservations let you view a collection of 130,000 artifacts. 🔸 Shaanxi Archaeological Museum: China’s first museum dedicated to archaeology, showcasing the full process of excavation and conservation. 🔸 Chang'an Twelve Hours theme block: Features Qingming traditions of giving and wearing willow branches, plus a "Wild Geese Return to Chang'an" flash dance, with 300 Tang-style performances daily on average. 🔸 Xi'an Bell and Drum Towers: Lights stay on until 12:00 AM during Qingming, with cyberpunk-style night views that are incredibly photogenic. All attractions require verification with your original ID to enter. We recommend traveling outside peak times and choosing greener transportation. Come to Xi'an and start your one-of-a-kind journey!

Xi'an City Wall unveils its spring-exclusive look. After soft spring rains, the eastern stretch of Shuncheng North Road has quietly turned green again as moss returns to the wall, climbing the steps and washing the ancient bricks in fresh color. As travelers note, "The Xi'an City Wall is green again." This isn’t a touch-up—it’s nature’s limited-edition gift. On the Ming-era wall, which has weathered more than six centuries, spring rain and gentle humidity wake the moss spores, creating a rich, mottled texture that balances light and dark. The gray bricks, buttresses, and watchtowers set the perfect stage for this burst of life. Stroll along the ramparts to feel history under your fingertips, read the poetry in the moss, and sense time settling into stone—and stirring anew. Come to Xi'an City Wall and embrace this serendipitous spring romance.

Starting April 20, China Eastern Airlines will officially launch nonstop flights between Xi'an and Vienna, operated every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday under flight number MU5063/4. The outbound flight departs Xi'an Xianyang International Airport at 1:30 AM and arrives at Vienna International Airport at 6:10 AM local time. The return flight departs Vienna at 1:30 PM and arrives in Xi'an at 5:50 AM the next day. This is the first nonstop air link between Northwest China and Austria, connecting the eastern gateway of the ancient Silk Road with Europe’s capital of music, and significantly boosting cultural and travel exchanges between China and Europe while making trips easier than ever.