HUAQING PALACE RESORT & SPA

Stay inside the Huaqing Palace scenic area, soak in the Lishan hot springs while watching the Legend of Everlasting Regret, just a 500-meter walk from Huaqing Pool Station on Metro Line 9, with outlet shopping and local food within walking distance—perfect for a family deep-dive into Xi'an's eastern sights.

🚪【First Impressions】This time we brought the kids to Xi'an and specially picked this Huaqing Yutang Hotel inside the Huaqing Palace scenic area. ✨With a 4.5 rating on Ctrip, it truly lives up to its name. 🌟After checking in, we walked through the corridors to our room, and the first thing we noticed was the quiet—you could barely hear any traffic noise from the courtyard. 🏨The room had a modern Chinese style, with soft bedding and pillows at just the right height, so we slept soundly. 🛏️Guest reviews often mention quick service, and indeed, when we asked for extra water at check-in, it arrived in under five minutes. 🌸What surprised me most was that the hotel is right inside Huaqing Palace—just a few steps from the scenic area. In the morning, before the crowds arrived, we had the empty Nine Dragon Lake and Flying Frost Hall all to ourselves—an experience you simply can't get staying outside. 🍃The kids were eager to try the hot springs, and indeed, the hotel's biggest draw is piping Lishan hot spring water directly into the rooms. The bathtub fills with natural spring water, and a soak at night washes away all the day's fatigue.

♨️【Core Experience】The biggest difference between this hotel and others is that it turns Huaqing Palace into your own private backyard. 🌙Staying here saves you the entrance fee, as the hotel is within the scenic area and you can come and go freely with your room card. 📸In the morning, before the tour groups arrive, you can leisurely explore the Imperial Bath Relics Museum and see the Lotus Bath where Yang Guifei bathed—it feels like stepping back in time. 🧳In the evening, after the Legend of Everlasting Regret show, while others are still jostling to leave, we just stroll back to our room in a few steps. This convenience is priceless. 🗺️The hotel also offers private courtyard rooms with hot spring tubs, which is what we booked. At night, soaking in the courtyard with the stars over Lishan Mountain above, the kids splashed around happily. 💫The hotel also provides Hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing) experiences, so you can dress up and take photos in the scenic area—great for Instagram-worthy shots. 🌈

🚇【Getting Around】The hotel is in Lintong District, a bit far from Xi'an city center, but transportation is actually convenient. 🏞️It's about a 500-meter walk to Huaqing Pool Station on Metro Line 9. Taking the metro to the city center, with one transfer, gets you to the Bell Tower or Muslim Quarter in about 40 minutes. ✨If you want to visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum, it's just a short taxi ride or two metro stops away. 🌟We arrived by high-speed rail at Xi'an North Station; a taxi took about 40 minutes, or you could take Line 9 to Fangzhicheng and transfer to Line 1 to Beikezhan, taking about an hour. 🏨From Xianyang Airport, it's a bit farther—about an hour by taxi or ride-hailing, or you could take the airport shuttle to the city and then the metro, though that's more of a hassle. 🛏️If driving, the hotel has free parking for guests, which is great for families. 🌸Ride-hailing services can be hailed right at the hotel entrance, making it easy to get to nearby attractions or the city.

🛍️【Shopping】The area around the hotel isn't as bustling as the city center, but it's enough for shopping. ☀️About a 15-minute walk is Xi'an Satellite Outlets Lintong, with a good selection of brands like Adidas, Nike, and Uniqlo, offering decent discounts. We bought two T-shirts for the kids, cheaper than in the city. 🌙The outlet has free parking, and it's just a few minutes by car. 📸For daily necessities, there's a CR Vanguard supermarket in Lintong town, about 3 km from the hotel—a short taxi ride away, convenient for snacks and fruits. 🧳If you want to take home some Xi'an specialties, the supermarket sells vacuum-packed roujiamo, liangpi, and local sweets like gougouzao and qiongguo tang, much cheaper than in the scenic area. 🗺️But honestly, staying at this hotel, you'll spend most of your time in the scenic area, so shopping needs are limited. The outlet and supermarket are more than enough. 💫

🍜【Local Food】In Xi'an, eating is a highlight. 🌈The hotel's buffet breakfast is plentiful, with both Chinese and Western options, including local favorites like roujiamo, hulatang, and youcha, plus freshly made saozi noodles that the kids loved. 🏞️For lunch and dinner, we mostly ate out. There are two local favorites near the hotel. ✨One is Fushunxiang Big Plate Chicken, where the signature dish costs 50 yuan, is generous, with tender chicken, flavorful potatoes, and wide noodles—enough to stuff three people. 🌟The other is Lintong Impression, focusing on Guanzhong cuisine, with crispy fried whole chicken (huluji) and a delicious Guanzhong stew, averaging around 60 yuan per person—great value. 🏨If you crave snacks, there are small shops near the hotel selling roujiamo, liangpi, and yangrou paomo, all quite authentic. 🛏️After the evening show, grabbing some skewers or a bowl of sour soup dumplings on the way back is very satisfying.

🛏️【Rooms & Amenities】We booked a private hot spring courtyard room, about 50 square meters, spacious for a family of three.🍳 🌸The room was decorated in an antique style, with Chinese furniture and warm lighting, full of charm. ☀️The highlight was the in-room hot spring tub—it filled quickly, the temperature was perfect, and an evening soak greatly improved our sleep. 🍃The hotel also has an indoor swimming pool with constant temperature, and the kids went for another hour the next morning. The gym is small but has the basics like treadmills and dumbbells. Breakfast is included in the room rate, with such a variety that choosing was hard—there were five or six types of congee alone, plus freshly made jianbing. Checkout is at noon, so we took another stroll through the scenic area before packing. Free parking is a plus. If you visit in winter, the rooms have underfloor heating, so the floors are warm underfoot.

🏞️【Attractions & Tips】Staying inside Huaqing Palace gives you a huge advantage for sightseeing.🏛️ 🏞️The Huaqing Palace entrance fee is 120 yuan, but guests stay free and can enter anytime, saving money. 🍃The scenic area mainly features the Tang Dynasty imperial bath ruins, the Lishan cable car, and the Five Halls. The best times to explore are early morning and late evening when it's less crowded. 🥣The Terracotta Warriors Museum is about 8 km from the hotel, a 15-minute taxi ride, with an entrance fee of 120 yuan. I recommend hiring a guide; otherwise, you're just looking at clay figures. A tip: go early to the Terracotta Warriors—we arrived at 8:30 and still queued for half an hour. The hotel accepts foreign guests with passports; you can check in at the front desk. For families, the hot springs and pool are kid-friendly, but beware of mosquitoes on Lishan Mountain; spray repellent in the summer evenings. During peak season (April to October), rooms are in high demand, especially on holidays, so book one to two months in advance to get better prices.

❓【FAQ】

🚗 Is parking free?

Answer: Yes, parking is free for hotel guests, and the lot is right at the hotel entrance, making self-driving convenient.

🛂 Can foreigners with passports stay?

Answer: Yes, the hotel welcomes international guests; a valid passport is sufficient for check-in.

🚇 Which is the nearest metro station, distance, and how to get there?

Answer: The nearest is Huaqing Pool Station on Line 9, about 500 meters away. After exiting, follow the signs for a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

✈️ Distance from airport/high-speed rail station and travel suggestions?

Answer: From Xianyang Airport, a taxi takes about 1 hour, or take the airport shuttle to the city and then the metro; from Xi'an North Station, a taxi takes about 40 minutes, or take Line 9 and transfer to Line 1 to Beikezhan.

🛒 What malls and supermarkets are nearby?

Answer: There's Xi'an Satellite Outlets Lintong (with Adidas, Nike, Uniqlo, free parking) and CR Vanguard Supermarket (Lintong store), covering daily shopping needs.

🍜 What local specialties are nearby?

Answer: Recommended: Fushunxiang Big Plate Chicken (about 50 yuan per person) and Lintong Impression (huluji, Guanzhong stew, about 60 yuan per person), plus snacks like roujiamo, liangpi, and yangrou paomo.

What attractions are nearby and ticket prices?

Answer: Huaqing Palace is 120 yuan (free for hotel guests), and the Terracotta Warriors Museum is 120 yuan, about 8 km away.

Is breakfast provided?

Answer: Yes, a buffet breakfast with a rich variety, including local specialties like roujiamo and hulatang, is free for hotel guests.