On July 10, the first test run of “mini sleep” pods began at the Xianyang International Airport in Xi’an. The new facility features 20 resting zones in total; 10 in the hall between T2 and T3, 4 in T3 and 6 in a separate, isolated area. ... Read More>>
Archaeologists in Xi’an have recently discovered a 1,300 year-old Tang Dynasty “public cemetery” where the bodies of palace maids are believed to be buried. Read More>>
The Xi’an Temple Fair will be held at the Small Wild Goose Pagoda from February 10-24. Read More>>
On April 26th, Anne-Sophie Mutter, known as the Goddess of Violin, will hold a concert in Xi’an. Online ticket: http://www.xianch.com/cn/shop.asp?ArticleID=517 (Chinese only) Read More>>
Subway Line 1 began operations on a trial basis on September 15. The first phase of the line runs in a west-east direction, covering 25.5 km of track and servicing 19 stations. Read More>>
The Russian State Academic Pushkin Ballet from St. Petersburg will be staging the classic ballet dance Swan Lake at Xi’an Ancient Capital Grand Theater at 19:30 on Jan. 17th. Swan Lake made its debut in St. Petersburg in 1876 and is considered the ... Read More>>
The Berlin Symphony Orchestra from Germany will be performing a New Year’s concert at the Xi’an Music Hall on January 1. Read More>>
Datang West City Museum in Xi'an will open to the public starting April 7th. And ten days prior to the official opening date, the museum will hand out 20,000 tickets free of charge to the public. Datang West City Museum has a collection of over 20,000 ... Read More>>
According to plans discussed in the 2010 Annual Overview of Work with the Artifacts Collection in Xi'an, officials have deliberated about goals to expand and have over 100 museums in the city within the next three years. There are currently 49 museums ... Read More>>
French Violinist Gérard Poulet will hold his solo music concert in Xi’an on March 31. Read More>>
From May to October this year, visitors holding tickets to the Shanghai World Expo will also be allowed special discounts when they opt to visit 39 scenic areas and 43 hotels in Xi'an. The slotted special discounts are as follows: 1. Free admissions to the ... Read More>>
A new direct AirAsia flight connecting Xi'an to Bangkok is now open. The flight departs Bangkok daily at 9:30 and arrives in Xi'an at 14:35. The return flight departs from Xi'an at 15:25 and arrives in Bangkok at 18:40 (all times local). One-way tickets for ... Read More>>
Tang paradise scenic area will be lit up with…yep you guessed it…LANTERNS for the next month. Go enjoy a traditional Chinese New Year with snacks, lanterns and a light display. Read More>>
Beijing electro-rock band Queen Sea Big Shark will perform at Xi’an’s Moonkey Bar on March 17. Read More>>
Hainan Airlines will launch a new route from Xi’an to Seattle on October 30. The flight will operate two flights per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays respectively. Read More>>
The 8th Annual Tulip Festival opened in Xi’an on March 27. More than 500,000 tulips of 100 different varieties are on display until May 7. Getting There: Lines 12, 26, 27, 503, 44 and 407 Read More>>
A Euro-US production of hit theater show “New York New York” is set to charm Xi’an on August 16-17, and will take place at the Sofitel Convention Center and Grand Theater. Read More>>
According to the press conference of the Second China Xi’an Qujiang International Youth Music Tourist Festival (Xi’an Relics Park Music Festival) on June 24th, this year’s festival is about to be held at Xi'an Datang Furong Garden on July ... Read More>>
Russia’s Star Ballet Theatre will perform Swan Lake at the Xi’an’s Qujiang International Conference & Exhibition Center (in the auditorium on the 3rd floor) from December 31 to January 1. The theatre’s dancers come from several of the most renowned ... Read More>>
As the sweltering heat has continued to make the afternoons unbearable, parks in Xi’an have become the most popular places for locals to escape and relax once the sun starts to go down. According to the City Bureau of Parks, seven free parks in ... Read More>>
5347 taxis in Xi’an have recently installed GPS and it is expected that all the 10,762 taxis in the city will be equipped with GPS before the 2011 International Horticultural Exposition which will be held in Xi’an from April 28th to October ... Read More>>
According to reports, the 2011 Xi’an temple fair, City Walls Lantern Festival and Chengdu International Lantern Festival will be held from January 26 through February 27. It will be located between Xiaonan Gate and Heping Gate of the City Wall. Not ... Read More>>
From now until March 15, 2013, more than 20 popular scenic areas and attractions around Xi’an are offering steep discounts on entrance tickets. Highlights include entrance to Datang Furong Garden tickets for 20% off (90 RMB), the Xi'an Expo Garden for ... Read More>>
The 1st Shanxi Xi’an International Drama Festival opened on September 9th and is scheduled to end some time in December. During these four months, 12 masterpieces from China, France, America and other countries are scheduled to be performed. See also: ... Read More>>