City Details: Xi’an
A few alternate names for Xi’an are: Ch'ang-an, Ch'ang-an-hsien, Ch’ang-an, Ch’ang-an-hsien, Hsi Gnan Fu, Hsi-an, Hsi-an-shih, Hsi-ching, Hsi-ching-shih, Hsingan
Xi'an is the capital of the Chinese province of Shaanxi. A sub-provincial city on the Guanzhong plain, the city is the third-most populous city in Western China after Chongqing and Chengdu, as well as the most populous city in Northwestern China. Its total population was 12.95 million in the 2020 census, including an urban population of 9.28 million.
General Information
- Official Name: People's Republic of China
- Common Name: China
- Population: 9600000
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 34.25833, 108.92861
- Country Code: CHN
- Continent: Asia
Closest Airports to Xi’an
- 1. Xi'an Xiguan Airport (SIA), distance from city center: 21.96 km
- 2. Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), distance from city center: 26.52 km
- 3. Ankang Wulipu Airport (AKA), distance from city center: 172.38 km
Location of Xi’an
Country Details
- Country: China
- Official Name: People's Republic of China
- Capital: Beijing
- Region: Asia
- Subregion: Eastern Asia
- Population: 1,402,112,000
- Area: 9,706,961 km²
- Languages: Chinese
- Currency: Chinese yuan (¥)
- Timezones: UTC+08:00
- Flag:
Has borders with:
- Afghanistan
- Bhutan
- Myanmar
- Hong Kong
- India
- Kazakhstan
- Nepal
- Korea (North)
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Macao
- Mongolia
- Pakistan
- Russian Federation
- Tajikistan
- Viet Nam
Holidays in Xi’an, People's Republic of China
Planning a short trip? Check out the Long Weekends Calendar in People's Republic of China for 2026
- 元旦 - 2026-01-01
- 春节 - 2026-02-17
- 清明节 - 2026-04-05
- 劳动节 - 2026-05-01
- 端午节 - 2026-06-19
- 中秋节 - 2026-09-25
- 国庆节 - 2026-10-01
Museums in Xi’an, People's Republic of China
陕西历史博物馆
91, Xiaozhailu, 710000 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2258° N, 108.9503° E
Hours: Tu-Su 09:00-17:30
西安碑林博物馆
15, Baishulin, Beilin District, Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2550° N, 108.9481° E
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
考古探索中心
Xifeng Str, Ziqianglu, 710005 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2865° N, 108.9569° E
Hours: Mo-Su 08:30-18:00
Daming Palace Heritage Museum
崇明门大街, Taihualu, 710005 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2904° N, 108.9597° E
Hours: Mo-Su 08:30-18:00
钟楼
Nanyuanmen, 710001 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2610° N, 108.9423° E
陕西钱币博物馆
49 Gaoxin Road, 710000 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2317° N, 108.9009° E
Hours: Mo-Fr 14:30-17:00
八路军西安办事处纪念馆
1 Beixing Street, Xiyulu, 710004 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2746° N, 108.9506° E
陕西省美术博物馆
14 North Chang'an Road, Chang'anlu, 710000 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2327° N, 108.9397° E
西安建筑科技大学校史馆
笃实大道, Wenyilu, 710055 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2392° N, 108.9640° E
西安鼓楼博物馆
钟鼓楼广场, Beiyuanmen, 710001 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2618° N, 108.9390° E
陕西科技馆
Xīxīn jiē, Xiyulu, 710004 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2654° N, 108.9516° E
大唐西市博物馆
118 South Laodong Road, Xiguan, 710000 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2491° N, 108.9034° E
安仁坊遗址展示馆
Jianfusi Rd, Chang'anlu, 710064 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2379° N, 108.9365° E
西安博物院
Jianfusi Rd, Chang'anlu, 710064 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2389° N, 108.9356° E
Danfeng Gate Heritage Museum
East Danfengmen Road, Taihualu, 710005 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2828° N, 108.9606° E
Hours: Mo-Su 08:30-18:00
唐都新碑林艺术博物馆
丹凤门西路, Ziqianglu, 710004 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2829° N, 108.9539° E
永宁国际艺术博物馆
South Shuncheng Road West Section, Nanyuanmen, 710002 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2537° N, 108.9412° E
璞太和中医馆
Lianhu Road, Qinnianlu, 710003 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2712° N, 108.9409° E
西安唐皇城墙含光门遗址博物馆
Tianshuijing Street, Beiyuanmen, 710069 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2533° N, 108.9277° E
Haixia Universe Museum
书院门步行街, Nanyuanmen, 710001 Shaanxi, China
Coordinates: 34.2544° N, 108.9439° E