From October 8, Xi’an’s air quality index (AQI) will reach dangerous levels of up to 230. Read More>>
On July 1, a high-speed railway line connecting Taiyuan South and Xi’an North officially opened. The new line, which is part of the Datong to Xi’an line, dramatically reduces travel time between the two cities from ten hours to just three. Read More>>
From July 1, China Eastern Airlines will be offering direct flights between Xi’an and Moscow. Read More>>
Xi’an is joining the rest of the country in seriously increasing its level of security. The ancient capital will now be patrolled by assault vehicles armed with drones, piloted by the newly established PTU (Police Tactical Unit). Read More>>
Get ready to rock at the annual festival which is now taking over the mainland with events being held across the country. Strawberry offers an eclectic mix of Rock, Indie, Dance and Electronic music and will be returning to Daming Palace National Heritage ... Read More>>
Xi An Xianyang International Airport was recently approved by the state council to offer 72 transit visas to citizens of over 51 countries. Visitors who travel through Xi An will be able to leave the confines of the airport and explore the area within a 72 ... Read More>>
French Violinist Gérard Poulet will hold his solo music concert in Xi’an on March 31. 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>>
From December 16 to 18, Xi’an endured three days of hazardous pollution. On December 18 PM2.5 levels reached 500. This is Xi’an most serious haze since winter began. 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>>
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>>
From November 1 to December 31 you can get out of Xian for a little bit cheaper. Discounts will be available on 12 of the high speed and bullet trains leaving from Xi’an to various destinations. Read More>>
The Qinling Amusement Park in Xi’an has been temporarily shut after three visitors were hurled from a high-speed windmill-like ride on September 15. 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>>
Get ready for a night of musical mayhem when the 2013 Punk Festival hits Xi’an on September 20. 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>>
The 2013 Xi’an Strawberry Music Festival takes place at the Daming Palace Ruins Park on June 1-2 and features three stages and stellar line-up of Mainland acts, as well as a handful of Taiwanese acts. Read More>>
The new Chanba Wetland Park in Xi’an is set to open its doors to visitorson April 28. Read More>>
Beijing indie-electro band Nova Heart are set to play a gig at Xi’an’s Aperture Club on March 22. Read More>>
Beijing electro-rock band Queen Sea Big Shark will perform at Xi’an’s Moonkey Bar on March 17. 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>>
Yang Liping's "The Peacock" will be staged at the Shaanxi Grand Auditorium on March 13-15. Read More>>
The Xi’an Temple Fair will be held at the Small Wild Goose Pagoda from February 10-24. Read More>>
The Xi'an Tang Paradise Chinese New Year Lantern Festival will be held at the Lotus Garden from February 3 to March 11. Read More>>