Qianling Mausoleum
乾陵 · Qiánlíng
The hillside tomb of Tang Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu Zetian, reached by a long spirit road of stone statues, with two painted royal tombs nearby.
Booking recommendedBring your passportHalf a day, plus travel
Tip
Walk the spirit road to see the Wordless Stele and the rows of headless statues of foreign envoys. There is little shade, so bring water and a hat.
- Opening hours
- March–November 08:00–18:00; December–February 08:30–17:30
- Price
- ¥100 (March–November) / ¥80 (December–February), including the tombs of Princess Yongtai and Prince Zhanghuai; shuttle bus ¥20
- How to book
- Book on the official Qianling website or its WeChat mini-program, or buy at the gate.
- Getting there
- About 80 km north-west of Xi’an, roughly 1.5 hours by car or DiDi; public transport is slow To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 陕西省咸阳市乾县梁山
Photo: Zingaro. I am a gipsy too. · CC BY 2.0
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Encyclopedia · PeopleWu Zetian 武则天The hillside tomb she shares with Emperor Gaozong, with a spirit road of stone statues and the blank “Wordless Stele” traditionally linked to her.Encyclopedia · DynastiesTang dynasty 唐朝The hillside tomb of Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu Zetian, approached by a long road of stone statues.
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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