The Huaqing Palace Heritage Site
Star Pool
It was built in 644 A.D. for Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). It is said that at first there was no cover for the pool so that he could enjoy the shining stars of the night while taking a bath.
Tang Well
It has a long history of over 1,300 years and measures 1.9 meters long, 1.26 meters wide and 8.3meters deep. It was used just by Yang Yuhuan for drinking water.
Huaqing Hot Springs
They were named "The Fi Hot Springs in the World" in the Tang Dynasty by Emperor Xuanzong.
The water temperature stays at 43℃ all year round. It was first used as an imperial pool during the Zhou Dynasty (1036B.C.-256 B.C.).
Imperial Concubine Pool(贵妃池)
It was built in 747A.D. for the famous beauty Yang Yuhuan. It takes the shape of a Chinese crabapple(海棠) flower, and is where Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Yuhuan took baths together every winter.
Address: At the foot of Lishan Mountain in Lintong, 30 kilometers east of Xi'an. Opening hours: From March to November: 7:00-18:00;
From December to February: 7:30-18:30.
Bus routes: 914, 915, U5, and 306.