Mount Mangdang
芒砀山
The place where Emperor Gaozu, Liu Bang, slew a white snake to launch his uprising. This group of isolated mountains on the eastern Henan Plain is also home to the Han Liang royal tombs and the tomb of Chen Sheng.
Mount Mangdang lies northeast of Yongcheng City. It is a rare cluster of mountains on the eastern Henan Plain. Its peaks are only a little over 100 meters high, yet it is known as the “Birthplace of the Han.” At the end of the Qin dynasty, Liu Bang slew a white snake here and launched his uprising. Chen Sheng was buried in the mountains, and the Western Han Liang kings carved large cliff tombs into the mountain. The scenic area includes several zones: the Liu Bang Snake-Slaying Stele, a statue of Emperor Gaozu, Fuzi Mountain (where Confucius took shelter from the rain), and the Han Liang Royal Tombs. Admission follows the prices published by the scenic area. It is about 90 kilometers from Shangqiu Ancient City. Take the high-speed train to Yongcheng North Station or drive, which takes about 1.5 hours. Plan a full day.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00