Huangdi Mausoleum

Huangdi Mausoleum is said to be the mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi),Xuanyuan,the founder of the Chinese nation.It is very famous for Chinese all over the world.

Where is the Huangdi (Yellow Emperor) Mausoleum
It is located at Mount Qiao,500 meters (547 yards) north of Huangling County of Yan'an,about 200 kilometers (124 miles) north of Xi'an (the capital city of Shaanxi Province).

Legend about Huangdi(Yellow Emperor)
Huangdi was a great clan leader by the end of the Primitive Society of China.He created weapons from jade,making boats,vehicles and bows; His wife could raise silkworms;his official historian Canjie created characters;his minister Darao created calendar;and his musical official Linglun created musical instruments. He made great contribution to make China one of the four ancient civilized countries.

Huangdi Mausoleum
Huangdi Mausoleum is the tomb of Huangdi,hidden inside the dense evergreen cypresses on Mt.Qiao (Bridge).Mt.Qiao won the name because it looks like a bridge.More than 8000 cypresses on Mt.Qiao,most alive for thousands of years,form the largest old cypress forest in China.

The view of Huangdi Mausoleum
Huangdi Mausoleum is called the First Mausoleum of China and is located in the center of the top of Mt.Qiao,1 kilometer (about 0.6 miles) north of Huangling County,Yan'an City.Covering an area of 4 square kilometers (about 1.5 square miles),Huangdi Mausoleum is surrounded by a verdant forest and clear water.When you reach the top of Mt.Qiao,a stone stele will first catch your eye.In front of the mausoleum is a pavilion,where stands another tall stone stele displaying the characters of 'Huangdiling'.Then you see the tomb of Huangdi.It is a 4-meter-high (4.4 yards) mound,around which is a 1-meter-high (about 1.1 yards) brick-wall.In Chinese history,many emperors held memorial ceremonies to Huangdi.About 40 meters (about 43.7 yards) ahead of the tomb is a platform called 'Hanwu Xiantai', where Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty (206 BC-24) held ceremonies honoring Huangdi. Longyu Pavilion is a remarkable structure in the tomb area. Its fanciful architecture stands 5 stories and 20 meters(about 21.9 yards)high, and tourists may walk up steps to overlook Mt. Qiao and Huangling County.Since Longyu Pavilion is the highest point in the tomb area,it is also used for spotting fires.When you climb up Longyu Pavilion,you may clearly see Mt. Yintai,located to the south of Mt.Qiao.The shape of the mountain reminds one of a big Yintai (great seal),so people call it Mt. Yintai.Interesting sights on the east and west hillsides are abundant:the mazes,forests and clear waters here feel secret,deep and remote.Another interesting view is that of Mt Qiao from the top of Mt Yintai.