Yandi Mausoleum, Gaoping
炎帝陵
Cultural remains of Yandi, the Flame Emperor, in northern Gaoping. Legend holds that Yandi tasted hundreds of herbs on Yangtou Mountain and was buried here. The mausoleum grounds include a mausoleum temple and a sacrificial plaza.
Gaoping is regarded as an important site of activity for Yandi, the Divine Farmer. Legend says that Yandi tasted herbs on Yangtou Mountain and taught people farming. Around the northern Shennong Town area, relics such as the Yandi Mausoleum and the Yandi Palace survive, along with many related temples. The Yandi Mausoleum grounds include the tomb, stele pavilions, and a sacrificial plaza, where folk ceremonies such as Yandi worship are held each year. It can be visited together with the Changping Battle Site and Erlang Temple in one day. It is about 50 km from downtown Jincheng. Admission and opening conditions are subject to on-site information.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (confirm on site)