Xian Side Trip to Huangdi Mausoleum

Escape Xi'an for a day to explore the legendary resting place of the Yellow Emperor, hidden among ancient cypress forests on scenic Qiao Mountain.

US$99From / per person

1 daysDuration

XPT-07Tour Code

Beijing, Xi'anLocation

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This private day trip from Xi'an offers a serene journey north to the Huangdi Mausoleum, the burial site of the legendary Yellow Emperor, a foundational figure in Chinese civilization. Travel 200 kilometers through the Shaanxi countryside to reach Qiao Mountain, named for its bridge-like shape, where the mausoleum is nestled among dense, ancient cypress trees. Explore the tranquil grounds, rich in history and symbolism, and gain insight into China's mythical origins. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this tour provides a meaningful cultural detour from Xi'an's bustling city life, perfect for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking a deeper connection to China's past.

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Pick up from your hotel in Xian. First drive 200km north of Xian and get to Huangdi Mausoleum. It is the burial site of the Chinese legendary Yellow Emperor. Huangdi Mausoleum is the tomb of Huangdi( Chinese legendary Yellow Emperor ), hidden inside the dense evergreen cypresses on Mt.Qiao (Bridge). Mt.Qiao is such named because it looks like a bridge.

Huangdi, or Yellow Emperor is the legendary ancestor for all Chinese. His ancestral name is Gongsun and his given name Xuanyuan. It is said that He reigned from 2696–2598 BC. He is considered as the initiator of Chinese civilization – invented weapons, the wells and fields system; upper and lower garments, established palaces and houses, early Chinese astronomy, the Chinese calendar, math calculations, code of sound laws…

After lunch, move on to Xuanyuan Temple. Located at the foot of the Bridge Mountain, Xuanyuan Temple is also called Huangdi Temple, built in the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). A new part of the sacrificial temple complex was built in the 1993 restoration architecture. The shrine is approximately 8000 square meters in size and is made entirely of granite. Now every year some sacrifices to ancestors are held here even as a national activity.