Maoling Mausoleum: Xian Attractions, Xian Tour

Last Update : 2006-10-18 9:27:44: Maoling Mausoleum, located about 45 km (27.9 miles) west of Xian city, is the tomb of Emperor Wudi, the fifth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty (206B.C.-24A.D.)
Last Update : 2006-10-18 9:27:52: Emperor Wudi ordered the building of the mausoleum in 139 A.D., and after 53 years of construction it finally was completed. At that time, many halls and rooms were also situated around the mausoleum. Even a county, in which about 277,000 people were living, was founded to the southeast of the mausoleum. Countless treasures were also buried in the mausoleum to accompany the great emperor. After thousands of years, however, only the hill-like mausoleum still exists. Now the mausoleum is 46.5 meters (152.6 ft) high, with a length of 39.5 meters (129.6 ft) from east to west and 35.5 meters (116.5 ft) from south to north.
Last Update : 2006-10-18 9:28:02: According to the historical records, there are more than 20 tombs scattered around the mausoleum. Now only a part of them are certified by archaeologists.

Admission Fee:	CNY 12
Recommended Time for a Visit:	Three hours
Bus Route:	Take the tourist bus which is to Fufeng County at the Pan Village Bus Station located in the Yuxing Gate