Xingqing Palace Park

兴庆宫公园

A Tang imperial garden lake, free to stroll

Hours

Roughly 06:00-19:30; longer in summer, 06:30-18:30 in winter

Tickets

Free

Address

55 Xianning West Road, Beilin District

The park sits on the former Tang palace where Emperor Xuanzong is said to have lived with Yang Guifei. A lake fills the middle, ringed by pavilions and willow paths. Locals gather from early morning by Chenxiang Pavilion to sing, dance and play chess, far outnumbering tourists. It is a good window into everyday Xi'an, and free, so an easy half-day of sitting around.