Tomb of Zhuge Liang (Wuhou Tomb)

武侯墓

Zhuge Liang's final resting place at the foot of Mount Dingjun, set in a quiet cemetery shaded by ancient cypresses.

Wuhou Tomb lies at the foot of Mount Dingjun in Mian County. Zhuge Liang's dying wish was to be “buried on Mount Dingjun in Hanzhong, with the mountain as his mound, a tomb just large enough for his coffin, dressed in everyday clothes, with no grave goods,” and his tomb is here. It is the only authentic tomb of Zhuge Liang in China and a key national cultural heritage site. The cemetery includes a gate, a worship hall, a main hall and the burial mound. In front of the mound stand ancient Han cypresses, said to have been planted after Zhuge Liang's death. There are 54 of them, symbolising his age at death, along with other old trees such as the “Twin Osmanthus Guarding the Tomb.” Visitors often leave offerings at the tomb to pay their respects, including playful ones such as train tickets from Hanzhong to Xi'an. The grounds also have a stele gallery and a Three Kingdoms culture exhibition. Admission follows the scenic area's published prices. The site faces Mian County's Wuhou Temple across the Han River, so it's best visited together with it. The ancient battlefield of Mount Dingjun is also nearby, where you can climb for views.

Tomb of Zhuge Liang (Wuhou Tomb)

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