Shaanxi History Museum
Shaanxi History Museum — Tang Dynasty treasures and 1 million years of civilisation
Highlights — Why we like Shaanxi History Museum
Intro
The Shaanxi History Museum is one of China's finest provincial museums and essential context for visiting Xi'an and the surrounding region. The collection spans over a million years of human history in the Wei River valley — from Paleolithic tools through the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties. The Tang Dynasty galleries are the highlight, housing extraordinary gold and silver vessels, ceramics, and the famous Tang Tri-colour (sancai) figurines.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings.
Getting There
Metro Line 3 to Xiaozhai station, close to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda complex.
Tickets & Entry
- Typical visit
2-3 hours
Local Tips
Free entry but timed tickets must be reserved online in advance (essential during peak season). The permanent collection is free; special exhibitions charge extra. Allow 2-3 hours for the permanent collection.
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