# Yuanjiacun Village and Mawei Post Station Folk Culture Park (袁家村、马嵬驿民俗文化体验园)

Xianyang, Shaanxi Province · Northwest, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Time needed:** Yuanjiacun Village: 2–3 hours; Mawei Post Station: 2–3 hours
- **Getting there:** Yuanjiacun Village: Buses to Yuanjiacun depart from Xi'an North Bus Station, with a fare of ¥22.5. Mawei Post Station: Located near Mawei Food Market (bus stop).
- **Good for:** Old Towns & Villages, Ethnic Culture

## About Yuanjiacun Village and Mawei Post Station Folk Culture Park

Both of these folk villages showcase the distinctive daily life and local cuisine of the Guanzhong region in Shaanxi, full of authentic Guanzhong flavour. Visitors can watch a variety of distinctive handicraft workshops at work, such as freshly pressed sesame oil, handmade tofu and yogurt production, for the most authentic experience of Guanzhong folk culture.

## Tips from the guidebook

- 1. The activities at Yuanjiacun and Mawei Post Station are quite similar, so you can choose one to experience. There is no need to visit both.
- 2. There is the Tomb of Consort Yang near Mawei Post Station. If you are interested, you can visit it while you are there.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 658. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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