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.

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Xi’an

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

China 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: Flag of {countryDetailsInfoJson[0].name.common}

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

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  • 国庆节 - 2026-10-01

Museums in Xi’an, People's Republic of China

Museum

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

Museum

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

Museum

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

Museum

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

Museum

钟楼

Nanyuanmen, 710001 Shaanxi, China

Coordinates: 34.2610° N, 108.9423° E

Museum

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

Museum

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

Museum

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

Museum

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

Museum

西安鼓楼博物馆

钟鼓楼广场, Beiyuanmen, 710001 Shaanxi, China

Coordinates: 34.2618° N, 108.9390° E

Museum

陕西科技馆

Xīxīn jiē, Xiyulu, 710004 Shaanxi, China

Coordinates: 34.2654° N, 108.9516° E

Museum

大唐西市博物馆

118 South Laodong Road, Xiguan, 710000 Shaanxi, China

Coordinates: 34.2491° N, 108.9034° E

Museum

安仁坊遗址展示馆

Jianfusi Rd, Chang'anlu, 710064 Shaanxi, China

Coordinates: 34.2379° N, 108.9365° E

Museum

西安博物院

Jianfusi Rd, Chang'anlu, 710064 Shaanxi, China

Coordinates: 34.2389° N, 108.9356° E

Museum

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

Museum

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

Museum

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

Museum

璞太和中医馆

Lianhu Road, Qinnianlu, 710003 Shaanxi, China

Coordinates: 34.2712° N, 108.9409° E

Museum

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

Museum

Haixia Universe Museum

书院门步行街, Nanyuanmen, 710001 Shaanxi, China

Coordinates: 34.2544° N, 108.9439° E