# Daming Palace, China: what it is and when to go

> Daming Palace is an archaeological site and history museum in Xi'an, China (大明宫国家遗址公园). Interests: Nature and History. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43. It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/daming-palace-national-heritage-park/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Archaeological site and history museum in Xi'an, China · Nature, History
- **Local name:** 大明宫国家遗址公园
- **Where:** China
- **Best time:** March to May and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** XIY Xi'an, 24 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [dmgpark.com](http://dmgpark.com/)
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 34.29409, 108.95871

## What it is and where

Daming Palace is an archaeological site and history museum in Xi'an, China (大明宫国家遗址公园). It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Xi'an](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/xi-an/), where this site lists 16 more places to see, 6.3 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 34.29409, 108.95871; the nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY, Xi'an), 24 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=34.294092%2C108.958714)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=34.294092%2C108.958714)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/naturaleza/) and [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/historia/) places in China. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Daming Palace is **March to May and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 57 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 46 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 45 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 52 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 47 |
| June | Possible | 14 h 17 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 05 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 17 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 12 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 07 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 10 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 43 |

In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nature | April to May and September to October | November to March and June to August |
| History | March to May and September to October | November to February and June to August |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Daming Palace has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to China

To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the China checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Fortifications of Xi'an](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/xi-an-city-wall/): History · 3.5 km
- [Great Mosque of Xi'an](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/gran-mezquita-xi-an/): Mosque in China · 4.0 km
- [Drum Tower of Xi'an](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/xi-an-drum-tower-museum/): Historical tower in Xi'an, China · 4.0 km
- [Small Wild Goose Pagoda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/small-wild-goose-pagoda/): Pagoda · 6.2 km
- [Qinglong Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/qinglong-temple/): Buddhist temple in Shaanxi, China · 7.1 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the China guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/).

## More in China: Nature

- [Mount Everest](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/monte-everest/): Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas
- [K2](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/k2/): 2nd-highest mountain on Earth
- [Terracotta Army](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/guerreros-de-terracota/): collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- [Makalu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/mount-makalu/): mountain in Nepal/China; 5th highest in the world
- [Lhotse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/lhotse/): mountain in Nepal
- [Mount Kailash](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/kailash/): mountain in Tibet, China

Every China place under Nature, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/naturaleza/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Daming Palace?

It is an archaeological site and history museum in Xi'an, China (大明宫国家遗址公园 in the local language). It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Daming Palace?

March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43.

### How do you get to Daming Palace?

The nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), 24 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=34.294092%2C108.958714) opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Fortifications of Xi'an](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/xi-an-city-wall/), [Great Mosque of Xi'an](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/gran-mezquita-xi-an/), [Drum Tower of Xi'an](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/xi-an-drum-tower-museum/). The rest is in [the China guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/152429838), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1158530), CC0. More about Daming Palace on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daming_Palace). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).