The Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor is the burial site of the legendary Chinese, the Yellow Emperor. It is located in Yan'an, Shaanxi Province. The Yellow Emperor, named Xuan Yuan, was the head of a clan from the ancient time and was respected as the ancestor of the Chinese nation. This mausoleum was built by Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD) as a sacrificial altar.

Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor is the burial site of Emperor Huangdi. [sootrip.com]

The Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor is 3.6 meters in height with a circumference of 48 meters. In front of the grave stands, there is a stele pavilion, sheltering the Qiaoling Dragon-Carriage Stele and Qiaoling Stele of Old Xuan Yuan Yellow Emperor. It was built by Shaanxi imperial inspector, Bi Ruan, in the 41st year of the Qianlong reign (1776).

 

Travel Tips:

Admission: 46 yuan for dull season, 91 yuan for busy season

Tel: +86-0911-5212742, +86-0911-5216510

Getting There: You can take a bus from Xi'an railway station.

Website: http://www.hdlinfo.com/index/ (Chinese)