Mausoleum of Emperor Guangwu of Han
汉光武帝陵
The tomb of Liu Xiu, founder of the Eastern Han dynasty. It backs onto the Yellow River and faces Mang Mountain, with a grove of ancient cypresses.
The Mausoleum of Emperor Guangwu of Han, popularly known as 'Liu Xiu's Tomb,' lies in Baihe Town, Mengjin District. Unlike most imperial tombs, which rest against a mountain and face a river, this one lies with its head toward the river and its feet against the mountain: the Yellow River is at its back and Mang Mountain stands before it. The grounds contain more than a thousand ancient cypresses dating back to the Han, with gnarled, vigorous forms, as well as a memorial hall and stone steles. Admission is about RMB 30, and visitors are few. It is about 30 km from downtown Luoyang and can be arranged together with the Han-Wei Luoyang Ancient City and Weipo Ancient Village.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- White Horse Temple
- Han-Wei Luoyang Ancient City Site
- Weipo Ancient Village
- Erlitou Site Museum of the Xia Capital
- Luze Guild Hall (Luoyang Folk Custom Museum)
- Luoyi Ancient City
- Zhenbutong Restaurant (Luoyang Water Banquet)
- Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall of Luoyang