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Morning Calm at the Pagoda

Beat the crowds and the heat by starting early. The Xi'an Museum opens its doors in the morning, offering a quiet start before you walk over to the historic pagoda.

Best time: noneAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Xi'an Museum

    Enter the Xi'an Museum. Since booking is required on WeChat or another app, have that ready before you arrive. The museum is smaller than the Shaanxi History Museum, making it easy to see the 2000 or so displayed artefacts in about an hour without the rush.

  2. 09:45

    Little (Wild) Goose Pagoda

    Walk four minutes northeast to the Little (Wild) Goose Pagoda. Completed in 709 AD and now administered by the museum, this site offers a peaceful contrast to the busy city. It is a great spot to rest your legs and admire the Tang dynasty architecture in the morning light.

  3. 10:15

    Small Wild Goose Pagoda

    Take a short five-minute walk to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda park. This green space surrounds the area and provides a quiet place to sit, reflect on the history you just saw, and enjoy the daytime atmosphere away from the main tourist throngs.

Local tip

The museum is closed on Tuesdays. Check the route for transport if you are not walking from a nearby hotel.

Check before you go

  • The museum is closed on Tuesdays.
  • You must book entry on WeChat or another app before visiting.
  • No entry is allowed in the last 60 minutes before closing.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Xi'an (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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