Shaanxi History Museum

陕西历史博物馆 · Shǎnxī Lìshǐ Bówùguǎn

One of China’s best museums, covering the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang capitals.

Booking requiredBring your passport2–3 hours

Tip

Set an alarm for 17:00 China time five days before your visit.

Opening hours: 08:30–19:00 (ticket checks end at 18:00). Check the official guide for closing days.
Price: Free (Tang murals gallery charged separately)
How to book: Free timed booking only through the museum’s official WeChat account, released 5 days ahead at 17:00. Slots go in seconds; many foreign visitors fail to get one. Paid guided tours through agencies are the fallback, and the museum’s Qin-Han branch lets passport holders in without booking. Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
Getting there: Xiaozhai (Lines 2 and 3), about 10 min walk
Address in Chinese: 陕西省西安市雁塔区小寨东路91号

Photo: Liuxingy · CC BY-SA 4.0

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From other travelers

In the encyclopedia

Encyclopedia · PeopleQin Shi Huang 秦始皇Qin bronzes, coins and weights from the time of unification.

Travel guides

How to book museums in China as a foreigner (2026)Most top museums in China are free but need a timed booking with your passport. Release times, where WeChat is required, and what to do if you miss out.

Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.

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