Hanyangling Mausoleum
汉阳陵
The joint burial mausoleum of Emperor Jing of Han and Empress Wang, with an underground museum where glass floors overlook tens of thousands of 'nude' terracotta figures.
Hanyangling is the joint mausoleum of Liu Qi, Emperor Jing, the fourth emperor of the Western Han dynasty, and Empress Wang. It sits on the Xianyang Plateau, where the Jing and Wei rivers meet, about 20 km from downtown Xi'an. Its centerpiece is the outer burial pit protection and display hall, an underground museum. Visitors walk on glass floors above rows of terracotta figures, animal figurines, and weapons. The figures were originally dressed in silk and hemp garments and fitted with wooden arms. When the clothing decayed, they were left looking 'nude', and they are smaller and more lively than the Terracotta Army, earning the nickname 'the underground kingdom of the Han'. The site also includes an archaeological exhibition hall and the ruins of the South Gate Tower. Admission costs about 65 to 90 yuan, and a visit takes about 2 to 3 hours. It is quiet and uncrowded, making it the top choice for seeing terracotta figures beyond the Terracotta Army. Take the Metro or a taxi, and combine it with the Qin-Han Branch on the same day.
Opening hours
March-November 08:30-18:00; December-February 08:30-17:30
Nearby sights
- Shaanxi History Museum Qin-Han Branch
- Hancheng Lake
- Daming Palace National Heritage Park
- Weiyang Palace Site (Han Chang'an City)
- Xi'an Expo Park
- Guangren Temple
- Memorial Hall of the Eighth Route Army Xi'an Office
- Sajinqiao Food Street