🔗 Official Travel Links & Resources
Access official government websites, booking platforms, and tourist information resources for Xi'an. All links prioritize English-language content for international travelers.
💡 Tips: Some websites may only be accessible within China - if you're in China, try turning off your VPN before accessing.
City & Tourism Portals
🏛️Xi'an Municipal People's Government (EN Portal)
Official city information in English, incl. "Culture & Travel" features and news for visitors.
Top Sights & Booking
🏯Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Army)
Official museum site (EN) with exhibitions, visiting info, and service notices; on-site ticket/guide links inside.
🏛️Shaanxi History Museum
Province's flagship museum; official English pages for hours, reservations, and special exhibitions. Visit info.
🏛️Xi'an Museum & Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Official pages with intro and visiting basics (English section). (General details also confirmed by the government's service portal.)
♨️Huaqing Palace (Hot Springs & Lishan)
Official English site for the historical thermal complex; hours, highlights and performance info ("Song of Everlasting Sorrow").
祾Han Yang Ling Mausoleum (Emperor Jingdi's Tomb)
Official museum site (EN) with background and ticket info.
🏯Xi'an City Wall (Fortifications of Xi'an)
Official scenic-area website; tickets now sold via the "Xi'an City Wall" WeChat mini-program (real-name online booking; no walk-up sales).
(Chinese only)🏯Daming Palace National Heritage Park
Official park site for the Tang imperial palace ruins (UNESCO Silk Roads component).
(Chinese only)Art & Culture (Official)
🎻Xi'an Symphony Orchestra (XSO)
City's official symphony (resident at Xi'an Concert Hall); programs, news, and contacts in English.
Transport (Official)
✈️Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
Official airport website; T5 opened in Feb 2025—check terminal/ground-transport updates before you fly.
(Chinese only)🚄China Railway 12306 (Official Train Tickets – English)
The only official online ticketing platform; English site supports foreign passports (see FAQ).
🚇Xi'an Metro (Operator site)
Official rail transit operators with network news and notices (Chinese). (Official iOS app publisher: Xi'an Rail Transit Group Co., Ltd.) Alternative site.
(Chinese only)💡 Tip for visitors: for metro routing in English, use the station signage on site (bilingual) and reputable offline metro apps if needed; the authoritative source for fares/times remains the operator and station notices.
Help, Immigration & Customs
🛂National Immigration Administration (NIA) – Office Finder (EN)
Locate Xi'an Exit-Entry Administration service halls (addresses, hours) for visa extension/stay permit needs.
🛃China Customs (GACC) – English Portal
Customs policies and traveler guidance (see "Customs Clearance Guide for International Passengers").