Timeline
15:34
Take bus no. 904 from Sanfuwan Bus Station near Xi'an Railway Station to Qiancheng. Walk from the stop to the Lantian Man Site. Arrive in time to explore the small museum and see the cranium and mandible of the Homo erectus lantianensis before the light changes.
17:24
Step outside the museum grounds. Stand in the open area facing the W. The sun is setting toward the W, casting a long, warm golden glow over the site. This is the peak of the evening light before dusk settles in.
18:04
The sun has set and the site is closing. Head back toward the bus stop. Check the route for the return bus no. 904 to get back toward Xi'an city center as it gets dark.
Local tip
The site closes at 16:30. If you are visiting on the evening of 15 October, note that sunset is at 18:08. You must arrive well before closing time to see the interior exhibits, but you can stay outside for the golden light until the site officially closes or until it is fully dark. Plan your travel time carefully, as the last bus back may be limited.
Check before you go
- The Lantian Man Site opens from 09:00 to 16:30.
- Bus no. 904 runs from Sanfuwan Bus Station to Qiancheng.
- On 15 October, golden light starts at 17:34 and sunset is at 18:08.
- There are no food or drink shops listed at the site or in the immediate context; plan to eat after returning to the city.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Xi'an (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).