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Xianyang

Shaanxi, China · Asia

About Xianyang

Xianyang is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Lianhu, 23km from Xi'an Muslim Quarter.

Xianyang is a major city located in Shaanxi, China. With a population of 1,034,081, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.

On a road trip, Xianyang sits in China, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Xianyang to your route.

About Xianyang

Xianyang (Chinese: 咸阳; pinyin: Xiányáng) is a prefecture-level city in central Shaanxi province, situated on the Wei River a few kilometers upstream (west) from the provincial capital of Xi'an. The old Xianyang city was once the capital of the Qin dynasty and thus the first imperial capital of China. It is now

Read more integrated into the Greater Xi'an Metropolitan Area, one of the main megalopolises in northwestern China, with more than 7.17 million inhabitants. Its built-up area, consisting of 2 urban districts (Qindu and Weicheng), had 945,420 inhabitants at the 2010 census. It has a total area of 10,213 square kilometers (3,943 mi2). Xianyang is the seat of the Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, the main airport serving Xi'an and the largest airport in Northwest China, and one of the 40 busiest airports in the world. Xianyang is one of the top 200 cities in the world by scientific research outputs, as tracked by the Nature Index. It is home to the main campus of Northwest A&F University (NWAFU), one of the world's top universities in agriculture science related fields, and a member of "Project 985" club which is an organization of 39 reputable universities in China.

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Where is Xianyang located?

Xianyang is located in Shaanxi, China, Asia. The coordinates are 34.3378 latitude, 108.7026 longitude.

What is the population of Xianyang?

Xianyang has a population of approximately 1,034,081 people, making it a major city in China.

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Quick Information

Population
1,034,081
Continent
Asia
Country
China
Region
Shaanxi
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
34.3378, 108.7026

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in China

Police
110
Ambulance
120
Fire
119
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Xianyang

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Xi'an Muslim Quarter

A vibrant Islamic quarter dating back to the Tang Dynasty with aromatic street food, the Great Mosque, and centuries of Hui Muslim culture.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Xi'an City Wall

The most complete ancient city wall in China, a 13.7-kilometer Ming Dynasty fortification that can be explored by bike or on foot.

24 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum

Home to the breathtaking Terracotta Army of over 8,000 life-size warriors guarding China's first emperor for over 2,000 years.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Terracotta Warriors

Vast army of over 8,000 life-size clay soldiers buried to protect China's first emperor in the afterlife.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Xianyang.

Qindu

🇨🇳 China

1 km away

Weicheng

🇨🇳 China

1 km away

Lianhu

🇨🇳 China

22 km away

Weiyang

🇨🇳 China

22 km away

Xi’an

🇨🇳 China

23 km awayPop. 9,600,000

Beilin

🇨🇳 China

24 km away

Xincheng

🇨🇳 China

24 km away

Jinggan

🇨🇳 China

25 km away

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