Parks and Gardens in Xi'an

Xi'an’s parks blend imperial history with botanical diversity, featuring restored Tang Dynasty architecture and expansive archaeological sites. This collection includes the UNESCO-listed Daming Palace ruins, the 1,300-year-old Small Wild Goose Pagoda, and the Xi'an Botanical Garden, which houses over 3,400 plant species. From the cherry blossoms of Qinglong Temple to the Han-style waterways of Hancheng Lake, these green spaces offer a unique look at the city's heritage and traditional garden design.

Parks & Gardens — Map

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Tang Paradise

Tang Paradise is a large theme park in the city of Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, Northwest China.

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Xi'an Botanical Garden

Scientific research center housing over 3,400 plant species and 70 endangered varieties across its landscaped grounds.

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Daming Palace National Heritage Park

UNESCO World Heritage site covering 3.2 square kilometers on the ruins of the Tang Dynasty's main imperial palace complex.

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Xingqinggong Park

Reconstructed Tang Dynasty imperial grounds featuring a large central lake and pavilions originally built for Emperor Xuanzong.

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Seoul Lake Park

Six-kilometer waterway park built along the ancient Han Dynasty moat, featuring Han-style architecture and a statue of Emperor Wu.

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Qu jiang han yao

Cultural park centered on the 'Cold Cave' from the legend of Wang Baochuan and Xue Pinggui, featuring traditional cave dwellings.

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Small Wild Goose Pagoda

Historic grounds of the 8th-century pagoda and Jianfu Temple, also housing the Xi'an Museum and ancient stone carvings.

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Qing long si yi zhi gong yuan

Historic Buddhist temple ruins famous for spring cherry blossoms and its significance as the site where the Japanese monk Kukai studied.

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