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Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2007

Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor

延安市黄帝陵景区

Shaanxi, Yan'an4.5Designated 2007·35.6158°N, 109.2867°E
Ticket Price
Peak CNY 75/Off-peak CNY 50
Duration
3 to 5 hours
Rating
4.5 / 5.0
Designated
2007

About Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor

A historic revolutionary site in Yan'an, Shaanxi, preserving the legacy of China's modern history with exhibitions and memorial buildings. Tomb of Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, legendary ancestor of the Chinese nation; ancient cypress forest including the 5,000-ye...

Highlights

Tomb of Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, legendary ancestor of the Chinese nation; ancient cypress forest including the 5,000-year-old Cypress Planted by the Yellow Emperor; Xuanyuan Temple with stele pavilion; Yinchi Park.

Suggested Route

Enter at the South Gate to Xuanyuan Temple, then the Mausoleum Park on Qiaoshan via cable car or steps, and finish at Yinchi Park; allow 2-3 hours.

Food & Lodging

Sample Shaanbei millet

Facilities

buckwheat noodles and dried yellow-river fish in Huangling town; stay in Huangling county or Yan'an city.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

Location

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

HSR to Huangling South Station (黄陵南站) then bus/taxi ~10 km; ~160 km north of Xi'an; nearest airport Xi'an Xianyang (~180 km).

Reservation

Advance online reservation recommended via official platform; on-site tickets limited in peak season.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 75/Off-peak CNY 50

Address

Shanxi Province Yanan City Huangling County DongguanNo. 179

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