How to Visit the Shaanxi History Museum? - Essential Tour Tips
To ensure a seamless and enriching tour of the Shaanxi History Museum, please read the following guidelines before your visit.
1. How to Book Tickets for Shaanxi History Museum?
Shaanxi History Museum releases 14,000 tickets each day. Visitors need to make a reservation five days in advance through the museum’s official WeChat account.
When to Book:
Entry Time Slots:
Reservation Steps:
- Follow the WeChat public account of “Shaanxi History Museum”;
- Click the “Ticket Booking” option in the lower left corner;
- Read the “Reservation Instructions”;
- Select “Shaanxi History Museum” or “The Qin Han Museum of Shaanxi History Museum”;
- Select the date and entry time slots;
- Fill in personal information such as your name and passport number;
- Submit the reservation.
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Tips and Notes:
1. Given the high demand for tickets, booking can be challenging. It is advisable to pre-fill your information and set a reminder for the reservation time.
2. Max 5 people per booking; each visitor can reserve only once within 30 days.
3. The reservation time slot refers to the time to enter the museum. The visiting time is not restricted by the reservation time slot, and visitors stay until the museum closes.
4. Children under 1.4 meters (4.6 feet) or under 6 years old do not need to make a reservation for tickets, but they must be accompanied by an adult. One adult can bring a maximum of two children.
5. The WeChat official account of the Shaanxi History Museum does not have an English version. If you do not understand Chinese, you can make a reservation through a third-party travel agency.
2. When is the Best Time to Visit the Shaanxi History Museum?
The best time to visit the Shaanxi History Museum is at 8:30 or after 15:00 on weekdays, when it is less crowded. Be sure to avoid weekends, winter and summer vacations, and Chinese public holidays, as these are peak visiting times and the museum will be overly crowded.
3. How to Get to the Shaanxi History Museum?
1. Subway + Walking
- Take Subway Line 3 or Line 4 to Dayanta Station, and exit from Exit A. Then walk westward for about 860 meters (940 yards), and you will reach Shaanxi History Museum.
- Take Subway Line 2 or Line 3 to Xiaozhai Station, exit from Exit E, then walk eastward for about 750 meters (820 yards), cross the road at the traffic light and turn right, and you will reach it.
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| Xi'an Subway Line 3 |
2. City Bus
You can reach the Shaanxi History Museum directly by taking bus No. 5, 19, 24, 26, 27, 30, 34, 271, 400, 401, 521, 527, or 254.
4. Do They Offer Left Luggage Service in Shaanxi History Museum?
There are luggage lockers on the west side of the museum entrance. You can scan the WeChat code to store and retrieve your luggage. These lockers come in three sizes: small, medium, and large. The small locker is suitable for backpacks, the medium locker can accommodate a 20-inch suitcase, and the large locker can hold up to a 26-inch suitcase.
If you don’t have WeChat, you can store your luggage at the Xi’an Tourist Service Center located at the Dayan Pagoda North Square, which is one kilometer (0.6 miles) away from the Shaanxi History Museum and provides free luggage storage services.
Fees:
The first hour is free. For each additional hour, the small locker costs CNY 3, the medium-sized locker costs CNY 5, and the large locker costs CNY 7.
5. How to Book Museum Guide Service and Audio Guide?
The museum offers two types of service: docent services and audio guides, both of which provide in-depth insights into the background of these cultural relics and the most significant exhibits in the museum.
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1. Docent Service
English-speaking docent service is available at the service counter on the right side of the first-floor lobby of the museum. Visitors need to take a number first and then queue up, with an approximate waiting time of 30 minutes.
Price: 1 - 10 people
On both sides of the first-floor hall of the Shaanxi History Museum, there are over 200 square meters (240 square yards) of exhibition areas filled with various cultural and creative products, including dozens of high-quality cultural and creative items designed based on the star artifacts in the museum, such as ornaments, plush toys, and fridge magnets.
Price: 1 - 10 people
| Exhibition Hall | Duration | Price (English Service) |
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| Exhibition Hall No.1 + No. 2 + No. 3 | 90 minutes | CNY 600 |
| Treasures of the Great Tang Dynasty | 40 minutes | CNY 200 |
| Murals Treasures of the Tang Dynasty | 60 minutes | CNY 300 |
2. Audio Guide
Audio guide devices are available on the left side of the first-floor lobby of the museum. Renting can be done by scanning the WeChat QR code or with the assistance of museum staff.
Price: CNY 30, deposit: CNY 100
6. Where to Buy Souvenirs at Shaanxi History Museum?
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| Cultural and Creative Products |
7. Are There Shops Inside the Shaanxi History Museum?
There are no shops and restaurants inside the museum. If you plan to spend a long time visiting carefully, it is recommended that you bring some food and eat in the rest area.
Hot water dispensers are available in the courtyard, and vending machines on each floor offer a variety of drinks.
8. Is Photography Allowed Inside the Shaanxi History Museum?
Photography is permitted in most halls except the Hall of Murals Treasures of the Tang Dynasty. No flash photography is allowed anywhere to protect the cultural relics.
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- Last updated on May. 06, 2025 by Sherry Xia -