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Shaanxi History Museum

A sight in Yanta, Xi'an, free to visit and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Shaanxi History Museum in Yanta, Xi'an
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Why go

Top-tier collection from Zhou to Tang dynasties, including Tang murals.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Xi'an, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Big Wild Goose Pagoda, 0.9 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Yanta
Price
Free
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Xi'an, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda

    Tang dynasty pagoda built to hold scriptures brought back from India.

    Sight · 0.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Xi'an City Wall

    Fully intact Ming wall, 14 km around, best ridden by rented bike.

    Activity · 3.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Defuxiang Bar Street

    Short lane of bars and live music spots inside the city wall.

    Drinks · 3.9 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Bell Tower and Drum Tower

    Two Ming towers at the heart of the walled city, lit at night.

    Sight · 4.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Muslim Quarter (Huimin Jie)

    Hui food streets with lamb skewers, roujiamo and persimmon cakes.

    Food · 4.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Lao Sun Jia

    Restaurant dating back over a century, known for yangrou paomo lamb soup with bread.

    Food · 4.6 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Shaanxi History Museum is a stop on our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Xi'an

2 more curated sights in Xi'an. See the full Xi'an guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Xi'an run from 6°C in January to 35°C in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Shaanxi History Museum itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Xi'an from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Xi'an weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
91 Xiao Zhai Dong Lu, Yan Ta Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710064
Coordinates
34.22352, 108.95530
Destination
Xi'an, China

Shaanxi History Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at Shaanxi History Museum?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Shaanxi History Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Shaanxi History Museum?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Free tickets are limited; reserve online days ahead.

Is Shaanxi History Museum free?

Yes, we list Shaanxi History Museum as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Shaanxi History Museum?

Shaanxi History Museum is at 91 Xiao Zhai Dong Lu, Yan Ta Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710064, in Yanta. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Shaanxi History Museum?

Shaanxi History Museum appears on Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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