Huaqing Pool Hot Spring Resort Hotel sits inside the Huaqing Palace Scenic Area in Lintong District, roughly 30 kilometres east of central Xi'an and just a short distance from the Terracotta Army site, making it a distinctive option for travelers wanting to stay overnight near the excavation rather than commuting from the city center. The property draws directly on the site's history as a Tang-dynasty imperial retreat famed for its natural hot springs, once favored by Emperor Xuanzong and his consort Yang Guifei, and the hotel's architecture and gardens echo this Tang-era heritage with traditional rooflines and landscaped courtyards. Rooms are offered as Standard Room, Hot Spring Suite and Tang-Style Suite categories, with the higher categories featuring private in-room hot spring bathing facilities fed by the site's natural mineral springs. The signature amenity is access to natural hot spring baths and private bathing rooms, a rare feature among Xi'an-area hotels, offering a genuine soak in the same mineral waters used by Tang-dynasty royalty. The on-site restaurant serves Shaanxi cuisine with garden views over the palace grounds. There is no separate fitness center or spa treatment menu beyond the hot spring facilities, as the baths themselves are the primary wellness draw. The concierge can arrange early or late entry to the Huaqing Palace grounds and the adjacent Terracotta Army museum, letting guests avoid the heaviest day-trip crowds from Xi'an.
| Price | $$$ |
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| Address | Huaqing Palace Scenic Area, Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710600 |
Room types
- Standard Room
- Hot Spring Suite
- Tang-Style Suite
Amenities
- natural hot spring baths
- private bathing rooms
- restaurant
- garden views
- concierge
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Location
Huaqing Palace Scenic Area, Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710600
34.3620, 109.2090 View on map
Highlights
- Natural hot spring baths on the site of a Tang-dynasty imperial retreat
- Private in-room hot spring bathing in Hot Spring Suites
- Steps from the Terracotta Army excavation site
- Garden views over the historic Huaqing Palace grounds
- Concierge arranges early or late entry to avoid day-trip crowds
Tips for visiting
- Book a Hot Spring Suite for private in-room bathing in the natural mineral waters
- Stay overnight to visit the Terracotta Army before or after the day-trip crowds from Xi'an
- Explore the Huaqing Palace grounds in the early morning for quieter gardens
- This location is roughly 30 km from central Xi'an; confirm transport if arriving without a car
- Try the on-site restaurant's Shaanxi dishes with palace garden views
Accessibility
The historic palace-grounds setting includes garden paths and traditional architecture with some steps; guests with mobility needs should contact the hotel directly to confirm accessible routing to rooms and bathing facilities.
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Frequently asked questions
How close is the hotel to the Terracotta Army?
It is a short distance from the Terracotta Army site within the Huaqing Palace Scenic Area in Lintong District.
Does the hotel have hot spring facilities?
Yes, natural hot spring baths and private bathing rooms are the hotel's signature amenity.
How far is this hotel from central Xi'an?
It is roughly 30 kilometres east of central Xi'an in Lintong District.
Is there a fitness center or spa treatment menu?
The hotel's wellness offering centers on its natural hot spring baths rather than a separate gym or spa menu.