Yang Guifei's Bath (Haitang Tang) (华清宫贵妃池)

The short answer: The Imperial Concubine's Bath (贵妃池, also called 海棠汤 or 'Crabapple Blossom Pool') is Yang Guifei's bathing pool within the Tang Imperial Baths ruins museum (唐御汤遗址) at Huaqing Palace. It is shaped like a blooming crab-apple flower, reflecting Tang-dynasty bathing-luxury at the imperial hot springs below Lishan. The bath forms part of the excavated Tang-site display together with 莲花汤 and 海棠花-style pools of the Tang court.

At a glance

What it is

The Imperial Concubine's Bath (贵妃池, also called 海棠汤 or 'Crabapple Blossom Pool') is Yang Guifei's bathing pool within the Tang Imperial Baths ruins museum (唐御汤遗址) at Huaqing Palace. It is shaped like a blooming crab-apple flower, reflecting Tang-dynasty bathing-luxury at the imperial hot springs below Lishan. The bath forms part of the excavated Tang-site display together with 莲花汤 and 海棠花-style pools of the Tang court.

Why it's worth the stop

Getting there

Same access as Huaqing Palace: bus 306/游5 or metro Line 9 to 华清宫 (Lintong), on the Terracotta Warriors route.

Tickets and opening hours

Inside Huaqing Palace: adult ticket ¥120 (through tickets with Lishan cable car ¥150–180). Hours per listing ~07:30–18:40 (park closes ~18:30); 1.2 m/under-6 kids, 65+, serving soldiers and disabled people free.

Practical details

Last updated: September 2026. Xi'an travel.

FAQ

What is the Imperial Concubine's Bath?

A Crabapple-shaped Tang bathing pool at Huaqing Palace associated with Yang Guifei.

Is it a separate attraction?

No — it's inside the Huaqing Palace ticket (¥120 adult).

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