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The Huaqing Hot Springs
The Huaqing Hot Springs, located about
35 kilometers east of Xi'an city at the foot of the Lishan
Mountain is a must for every visitor to Xi'an. For centuries
emperors had come here to bathe and enjoy the scenic beauty,
and it has been a favorite spa since the Tang dynasty. Huaqing
Hot Springs can be conveniently visited on returning from
the Terracotta Army site
During the Western Zhou, Li Palace was orignially
undertaken here as resort palaces. Later the First Emperor
Qin built a stone pool and gave the name "Lishan Hot
Springs," and it was extended by the Han Wudi, Martial
Emperor. However, the strongest associations are with the
Tang and most of the present buildings have a Tang style.
The Hot Springs Palace was built by Emperor
Taizong and a walled palace was added by Emperor Xuanzong
in 747 A.D. Unfortunately, it was damaged during the An
Lushan Rebellion at the middle Tang. The present site was
rebuilt on the site of the Qing dynasty structure.
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