The station is located in Weiyang District of Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province.

It is some 10 km (6.2 mi) north of the city centre and the Xi'an railway station.

It is the largest railway station in Northwest China.

[3] All other passenger trains serving Xi'an run from Xi'an railway station, just north of downtown.

[4] The station is connected to Line 2 of Xi'an Metro at Beikezhan station, and connected to Line 4 and Line 14 of Xi'an Metro at Beikezhan (Beiguangchang) station.