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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

The legendary resting place of the Yellow Emperor, mythical ancestor of the Chinese nation, this wooded sanctuary near Yan'an holds ancient cypress groves and draws visitors for solemn memorial ceremonies.

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.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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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 (Huangling South Station) 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 (≈ $10)/Off-peak CNY 50 (≈ $7.0)

Address

Shaanxi Province Yan'an City Huangling County DongguanNo. 179

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
延安市黄帝陵景区

陕西省延安市黄陵县东关179号

Shaanxi Province Yan'an City Huangling County DongguanNo. 179

35.6158, 109.2867

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