Daming Palace National Heritage Park 大明宫国家遗址公园
Vast Tang palace ruins park with reconstructed gates and a good museum.
The outer park is free; pay only for the core ruins area if time allows.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Daming Palace National Heritage Park in advance?
Advance reservation on the official WeChat account '大明宫国家遗址公园' (open 7 days ahead, excluding the day itself) is stated for the paid zone; the free zone needs no reservation. Whether passport holders can book online is not stated on these pages.
What are the opening hours of Daming Palace National Heritage Park?
Peak season
How much is a ticket to Daming Palace National Heritage Park?
About ¥60. Adult full-price ticket for the paid core zone 60 CNY; student 30 CNY. Free open zone covers about two-thirds of the park (no ticket needed). Page 4 lists separate single tickets instead (Daming Palace Gate Site Museum 50 CNY / 25 student, Palace Site Museum 30 CNY / 15) and recommends a combo ticket; free-admission day for Xi'an residents is the second Wednesday of each month, 08:30–18:00 (5,000 slots, advance reservation).
How long do I need at Daming Palace National Heritage Park?
Plan about 3 hours.
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