Today is the Beginning of Winter in Xi'an, the Ancient City's Winter Charm Begins to Show

Today (November 7, 2025), Xi'an welcomes the Beginning of Winter solar term, marking the official start of winter. As the nineteenth of the 24 solar terms, the Beginning of Winter not only carries profound agricultural cultural heritage but is also closely linked to the historical context of Xi'an, a city rich in history and culture, adding a unique charm to the ancient city's winter days. ☃☃☃ Come and catch the tail end of autumn 😜😜😜 【Golden Ginkgo Edition】 ✅ Ancient Guanyin Zen Temple This ginkgo tree planted by Emperor Li Shimin has been beautiful for 1,400 years. Every late autumn 🍁, the ginkgo tree bears abundant fruit, and in late autumn, it looks poetic and picturesque. 🕐 Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) Admission: Free, but be sure to book in advance! It’s very popular Location: Luohandong Village, Dongdajie Street, Chang’an District ✅ Daci’en Temple Ruins Park An open garden adjacent to Daci’en Temple, themed around Buddhist culture, full of Zen atmosphere. Entering from the south gate of the ruins park, you’ll find a large area of ginkgo trees right at the entrance, perfect for photos! Hours: Open 24 hours Admission: Free, no reservation needed Location: South Gate, Tang Daci’en Temple Ruins Park ✅ Hanyangling Ginkgo Forest With tens of thousands of ginkgo trees, the mausoleum in late autumn is covered in colorful foliage, creating a stunning scene perfect for photos. Opening hours: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM Admission: 40 RMB Location: Navigate to Hanyangling Museum, enter via Airport Road entrance ✅ City Wall Park Under the city wall, there are large areas of ginkgo trees. The golden ginkgo combined with the city wall creates a great atmosphere and fantastic photo opportunities~ Open all day Admission: Free Location: Huancheng Park, Jianguo 1st Alley, Beilin District, Xi’an ✅ Baita Temple A temple, a small courtyard, a main hall, a master, and a huge ginkgo tree that carries an indescribable sense of time and history. Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Admission: Free Location: Navigate to Baita Temple 🍁【Red Maple Edition】 ✅ Taiping National Forest Park “Maple leaves flowing red, forests dyed in layers” Located in the Qinling Mountains, known as a paradise for crisp autumn air. Opening hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Admission: 60 RMB Location: Taiping National Forest Park ✅ Guifeng Mountain Many people in Xi’an visit Guifeng Mountain in October to enjoy the dense red maple leaves. It’s close by, with dense foliage and easy trails, perfect for family outings. Open all day Admission: Free ✅ Tianzi Valley The slopes on both sides of the valley are covered with red leaves, clusters like colorful clouds, very beautiful. Open all day Admission: Free ✅ Yannan Park Located in the city, Yannan Park’s red leaves are very bright, covering dozens of acres on rolling small hills, creating a refreshing and pleasant atmosphere. Open all day Admission: Free Location: West Feng 3rd Road, opposite Jindi Central Park, Yanta District ✅ Jin Silk Gorge The fiery red leaves cover the mountains, blending with deep valleys, narrow gorges, steep cliffs, and flowing waterfalls, earning the reputation of “Golden Silk Red Leaves All Over the World.” Opening hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Admission: Peak season 120 RMB, off-season 100 RMB ❗Friendly Tips ✅ 1. Weather: After the Beginning of Winter, temperatures in Xi’an are lower (recently 11-14°C during the day, 5-8°C at night). It is recommended to wear a thick coat and sweater and bring rain gear. ✅ 2. Transportation: The subway covers major attractions. For the Terracotta Warriors, take Metro Line 9 and transfer to Bus 613 for direct access. ✅ 3. Tickets: Some attractions are closed on Mondays; it is recommended to check and book in advance. ✅ 4. Photography: The golden ginkgo spectacle can be captured in mid to late November. ✅ 5. Safety: The ground in scenic areas may be slippery; it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes.