Overview

Step into Xi'an's most romantic legend at Huaqing Palace where Emperor Xuanzong met Yang Guifei, plus Lishan Mountain hiking and a hot spring soak.

Itinerary

Xi'an: Huaqing Palace, Lishan Mountain & Tang Hot Spring Day Tour

An imperial-romance day trip 30km east of Xi'an. Morning: Huaqing Palace (Huaqing Chi), the Tang dynasty hot-spring complex where Emperor Xuanzong's love affair with Yang Guifei unfolded — walk her preserved bath chambers, the Marble Boat pavilion, and the Xi'an Incident memorial site (where Chiang Kai-shek was kidnapped in 1936). Lunch in nearby Lintong. Afternoon: cable car up Lishan Mountain for panoramic Wei River valley views and a hike through the Beacon Tower trail. End the day with a 1-hour soak in a private outdoor Tang-replica hot spring pool fed by the same thermal source.

Step into Xi'an's most romantic legend at Huaqing Palace where Emperor Xuanzong met Yang Guifei, plus Lishan Mountain hiking and a hot spring soak.

Meeting & Pickup

Xian City Hotel Pickup

📍 Bell Tower Square, Beilin District, Xian, Xian, 710000, CN

What's Included

✓ Included

Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Xi'an; English-speaking guide; Huaqing Palace ticket + Tang Hot Spring soak; Lishan Mountain cable car; Lunch in Lintong

✕ Not included

Optional Xi'an Incident audio show; Hot spring towel and slippers fee (~$5); Personal expenses; Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

4.5★★★★★Based on 195 reviews

Julia Z.🇿🇦 South Africa★★★★★2025-03

One detail from the day: the title makes this sound like a lot of ground to cover. In practice, the trail and Xi'an felt like two distinct parts of the trip, not the same day repeated. For 8 hours around Xi'an, the pace felt about right.

Sofia W.🇸🇬 Singapore★★★★☆2024-12

Transport to the trailhead was the piece I would not have wanted to arrange myself. Once there, the day felt simple. I would keep the Xi'an outline as it was.

Paul P.🇳🇱 Netherlands★★★★★2025-05

A practical note: this is not technical hiking, but it isn't a city stroll either. Starting early gave us a cooler, quieter stretch on the trail. With 8 hours to work with, the balance felt sensible.