Xi'an Metro · Line 3 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Along Line 3, get to know Xi'an.
Highlights include Shaanxi History Museum · Main Museum, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Da Ci'en Temple, Grand Tang Mall, Qinglong Temple and Leyouyuan. Pick one or two according to your interests and opening arrangements, allowing time beyond the station.
One line. Many sides of the city.
The line runs between YUHUAZHAI and BAOSHUIQU. Check the train destination and onward connection before setting off; the highlights are not a one-day checklist.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
Show all 26 stations
- 01YUHUAZHAI
- 02ZHANGBABEILU
- 03YANPINGMEN
- 04KEJILU
- 05TAIBAINANLU
- 06JIXIANGCUN
- 07XIAOZHAI
- 08DAYANTA
- 09BEICHITOU
- 10QINGLONGSI
- 11YANXINGMEN
- 12XIANNINGLU
- 13CHANGLEGONGYUAN
- 14TONGHUAMEN
- 15HUJIAMIAO
- 16SHIJIAJIE
- 17XINJIAMIAO
- 18GUANGTAIMEN
- 19TAOHUATAN
- 20CHANBAZHONGXIN
- 21XIANGHUWAN
- 22WUZHUANG
- 23GUOJIGANGWUQU
- 24SHUANGZHAI
- 25XINZHU
- 26BAOSHUIQU
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
4 places
Shaanxi History Museum · Main Museum
Make time for a visit at this stop
A history museum on Xiaozhai East Road, within walking distance of Xiaozhai or Dayanta. Advance booking through official channels is required for general admission.
Start from XIAOZHAI and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · About 1–2 hours, according to interest
02Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Da Ci'en Temple
Make time for a visit at this stop
A Tang-dynasty brick pagoda within Da Ci'en Temple, convenient to combine with the surrounding squares and Qujiang area.
Start from DAYANTA and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · About 1–2 hours, according to interest
Grand Tang Mall
Make time for a visit at this stop
A pedestrian quarter south of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, known for Tang-inspired architecture and night views.
Start from DAYANTA and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · About 1–2 hours, according to interest
Qinglong Temple and Leyouyuan
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore the temple and Leyouyuan area from Qinglongsi station.
Start from QINGLONGSI and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · About 1–2 hours, according to interest
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
Two stops, at your own pace.
Take your time at two selected places, or choose just one if opening arrangements, weather or energy make that easier.
- 1First stop
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Da Ci'en Temple
A Tang-dynasty brick pagoda within Da Ci'en Temple, convenient to combine with the surrounding squares and Qujiang area.
See this stop ↑↓ Plan the street walk from the same station, checking each entrance; this pairing needs no extra metro ride.
- 2Next stop
Grand Tang Mall
A pedestrian quarter south of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, known for Tang-inspired architecture and night views.
See this stop ↑
These editorial time estimates include walking, breaks and casual sightseeing, but not a full exhibition visit, long queues or extended shopping.
BEFORE YOU GO
A little planning goes a long way.
Check opening and admission
Venues, gardens and events have their own opening and ticket arrangements. Visit durations are editorial estimates, not opening hours or train times; choose only the stops that interest you.
Photo credits
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.jpg — Alex Kwok · CC BY-SA 3.0
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