Zhaojun Tomb and Museum
昭君博物院（昭君墓） · Zhāojūn Bówùyuàn (Zhāojūn Mù)
A 33-metre grassy mound honouring Wang Zhaojun, the Han court lady married to a Xiongnu chief in 33 BC, set in gardens with a museum on peace marriages along the steppe frontier.
Booking recommendedBring your passport1.5–2 hours
Tip
The tomb is a memorial: where Zhaojun is really buried is unknown. Climb the mound for views over the river plain, and go on a weekday as it is popular with Chinese tour groups.
- Opening hours
- 09:00–17:00 (last entry about 16:45); closed Tuesdays except public holidays
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- Free real-name booking a day ahead on the “昭君博物院” WeChat account or the website zjbwy.org.cn; Chinese ID holders can also just swipe their card. Bring your passport. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- About 9 km south of the city centre, beside the Dahei River; 20–30 minutes by taxi or DiDi
- Address in Chinese
- 内蒙古自治区呼和浩特市玉泉区小黑河镇昭君博物院
Photo: Thebrainchamber1 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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