Mausoleum of Shaohao
少昊陵
The traditional tomb of Shaohao, one of the legendary Five Emperors. Its stone pyramid-shaped terrace from the Song dynasty has earned it the nickname “China's Pyramid.”
The Mausoleum of Shaohao lies about 4 km east of Qufu's city center in Jiucun Village and is traditionally held to be the burial site of Shaohao, one of the Five Emperors. The most striking feature is the Wanshi Mound in front of the tomb, built in the Song dynasty from more than 16,000 stones. It has a truncated pyramid form with a small hall on top, and its appearance is rare. The grounds are filled with ancient cypresses and include a sacrificial hall, Song-era stele fragments, and the remains of Shouqiu, said to be the birthplace of the Yellow Emperor. Admission is about ¥20, and allow about 1 hour. There is no direct bus. A taxi takes about 10-plus minutes, and the site can be combined with the Duke of Zhou Temple and the Lu State Ancient City.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Temple of the Duke of Zhou
- Qufu Lu State Ancient City Site
- Gulou Street & Wumaci Street
- Temple of Yan Hui
- Cemetery of Confucius (Kong Lin)
- Kong Family Mansion
- Confucius Six Arts City
- Temple of Confucius