Suihuang Mausoleum
燧皇陵
A mausoleum honoring Suiren, the legendary figure who made fire by friction and taught people to cook. Shangqiu is known as the 'Home of Fire Culture' because of him.
Suihuang Mausoleum honors Suiren, first of the Three Sovereigns, who according to legend made fire by drilling wood here and taught people to cook food. The grounds include a burial mound, a statue of Suiren, a relief of fire-making by wood drilling and a sacrificial plaza, and ancestral rites are held here each year. The mausoleum is only a few hundred meters from Ebo Terrace. Both belong to the Shangqiu Ancient Culture Tourist Zone and can be visited together. Admission is free or low-cost; confirm on site.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00