Overview
Built in 634 CE, Daming Palace served as the seat of government for 17 Tang emperors and was, at its peak, estimated at roughly 4.5 times the area of the Forbidden City — the largest palace of the Tang era. Destroyed after the An Lushan Rebellion, only the foundations remain, but the site was developed into a National Heritage Park in 2010, where the Danfeng Gate Ruins Museum and the remains of Hanyuan and Xuanzheng Halls hint at the empire's staggering scale. Strolling the heritage park is free; visiting core ruins like the Danfeng Gate Museum requires a CNY 60 combo ticket. Accessible via Daming Palace West Station (Metro Line 2) or Daming Palace Station (Metro Line 4).
Opening Hours
08:30-19:00 (April 15-October 15), 08:30-18:30 (October 16-April 14).
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The site is vast, so the sightseeing cart (CNY 30) is convenient. Since it's mostly ruins, the models and video displays help bring the scale to life.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Xi'an, China from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for China on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Daming Palace National Heritage Park
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Things to Do in Xi'an
Terracotta Army Guided Tour
A 4-hour guided tour through Pits 1, 2, 3 and the museum in Korean or English, hearing Qin Shi Huang's ambitions and the secrets of crafting the warriors. Guide fee extra (CNY 150-300)
Xi'an City Wall Bike Ride
Rent a bike atop the 13.7km Xi'an City Wall and loop the entire ramparts in about 1.5 hours — sunset is unforgettable. Admission + bike about CNY 100
Muslim Quarter Night Market Food Crawl
Eat your way through the 1,000-year-old Muslim Quarter night market — lamb skewers, yangrou paomo, biang biang noodles, roujiamo, and sweet bayberry tea. Budget about CNY 80-150 per person