🏛️ 5A National Attractions
Last verified 30 Jun 2025
Xi'an's five 国家5A级 scenic spots epitomize the city's imperial legacy, religious heritage and archaeological marvels—each delivering world-class facilities, interpretation and visitor services.
1 Quick Metrics
Total sites
5
Imperial Mausoleum · Royal Palace Park · Buddhist Pagoda & Garden · Palace Ruins Park · City Wall & Stele
Entry-fee range
Free (City Wall & Stele) – ¥150 (Terracotta Warriors Museum)
Varies by site
Opening hours
Terracotta Army 08:30–18:00; Huaqing Palace 08:00–18:00; Wild Goose Pagoda & Hibiscus 08:30–17:00; Daming Palace 08:30–18:00; Wall & Stele 08:00–17:30
Variable by site
Real-name booking req'd
Terracotta Army, Huaqing Palace & Daming Palace require advance online reservation
Passport/ID mandatory
2 Why It Matters
Timeless heritage — From Qin Shi Huang's terracotta legions to Tang Dynasty grandeur, these sites span 2 200 years of Chinese civilization.
Archaeological depth — The Mausoleum, Palace Park and Stele Forest reveal living history through active excavations, reconstructed ruins and epigraphic treasures.
Guaranteed quality — 国家5A status ensures barrier-free access, multilingual signage, professional guides and optimized visitor flow systems.
3 Pro Tips
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Bundle tickets — Use the Xi'an Tourism Bureau's unified reservation portal to pre-book the Terracotta Warriors, Huaqing Palace and Daming Palace together—often with small savings.
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Off-peak strategy — Visit weekday mornings (08:30–10:30) to avoid tour-bus surges—Wall & Stele and Wild Goose Pagoda are especially serene before lunchtime.
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Metro convenience — Line 2 serves the Wild Goose Pagoda (Yongning Gate); Line 1 & 4 loop the City Wall (Bell/Drum Tower Station); express buses link to Lintong (Terracotta & Huaqing).
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Combined night passes — The City Wall "Night Glow" and Stele Forest lantern tours sell separately—book in advance for cooler evening visits.
4 The Full 5A List
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Imperial Mausoleum · Lintong
Terracotta Warriors Museum / 秦始皇兵马俑博物馆
8 000 life-size figures • Tickets ¥150 • 08:30–18:00 • Reservation required
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Royal Palace & Hot Springs Park · Lintong
Huaqing Palace / 华清宫
Scenic gardens & historic baths • Tickets ¥120 • 08:00–18:00 • Reservation required
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Buddhist Pagoda & Themed Garden · Yanta
Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Datang Hibiscus Garden Scenic Spot / 大雁塔·大唐芙蓉园景区
64.5 m pagoda + Tang-theme gardens • Tickets ¥30/¥110 combo • 08:30–17:00 • No prior booking
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Tang Imperial Palace Ruins Park · Beilin
Daming Palace National Heritage Park / 大唐芙蓉园国家遗址公园
Archaeological ruins & multimedia exhibits • Tickets ¥80 • 08:30–18:00 • Reservation required
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Historical City Ramparts & Stele Park · Beilin
City Wall & Forest of Stele Scenic Spot / 西安城墙·碑林历史文化景区
14 km Ming walls & 3 000+ steles • Tickets Wall ¥54/Stele ¥65 • 08:00–17:30 • No booking needed