Timeline
18:20
Grab a coffee and settle in at sevenbus. The café opens at 10:00, so you have plenty of time to enjoy a quiet moment before the rush.
18:30
Walk northwest from the café area to Qinglong Temple. The temple is free and open until 16:30, but the late afternoon light here is soft and atmospheric. Spend your time exploring the grounds and reflecting on the temple’s Tang Dynasty history.
19:15
Head southwest toward Da Tang Bu Ye Cheng. This is your vantage point. As the sun sets toward the WNW, the area comes alive with light and energy. Find a spot to watch the transition from day to night.
19:45
Stay in the area and grab a drink at bluefrog pub. It is open until 24:00, making it a perfect place to unwind after the sunset view.
Local tip
The walk from Qinglong Temple to Da Tang Bu Ye Cheng is about 49 minutes. If you want to shorten the walk, take a taxi or metro from Qinglongsi Station (Lines 3 and 5) to the Qujiang area.
Check before you go
- Qinglong Temple closes at 16:30. Ensure you arrive before then if you want to enter the temple grounds.
- sevenbus, bluefrog, and other nearby shops open at 10:00. Plan your coffee stop accordingly.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Xi'an (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).