yangling
yangling is a scenic area in Xi'an, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 阳陵
- City
- Xi'an
- Coordinates
- 34.4433128, 108.9422512
About yangling
Yangling Mausoleum, also known as Han Yangling Mausoleum, is the joint burial cemetery of Han Jing Emperor Liu Qi and his queen Wang in different caves. It is located on the Xianyang Plain to the north of Zhangjiawan and Hougou Village, Zhengyang Town, Weicheng District, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province today. It spans the three counties of Weicheng District, Jingyang County, Xianyang City, and Gaoling District, Xi'an City. Yangling was built in the fourth year of Yuan Dynasty (153 BC) by Emperor Jing of Han Dynasty and was completed in the third year of Yuan Shuo (126 BC) by Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty. From the time Emperor Jing of Han Dynasty started building the mausoleum to the burial of Queen Wang and Empress, the construction of Yangling Mausoleum lasted 28 years. The cemetery covers an area of 20 square kilometers.
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More attractions in Xi'an
- Xi'an City Wall and Forest of Steles Museum Tourism Area — 5A
- Huaqing Palace (Huaqing Hot Springs) — 5A
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Datang Furongyuan (Tang Paradise) Tourism Area — 5A
- Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Army) — 5A
- Daming Palace National Heritage Park — 5A
- Qujiang Lake Heritage Park 9 — 5A
- Daming Palace National Heritage Park — 5A
- Chang Le Gate — 5A
All attractions in Xi'an · Local guides in Xi'an
Frequently asked questions
How do I visit yangling with a local guide?
Open the Xi'an page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.