[2025 Liquan Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhao Mausoleum (Updated Mar)

When it comes to Shaanxi, friends from other places must have heard of the provincial capital Xi'an, but there is a city in Shaanxi with a history even longer than Xi'an's, and even more fun to visit - that is the imperial capital Xianyang, and I have eight major reasons! Reason one, Xianyang, the "Capital of Qin," lies in the heart of the eight hundred li of Qinchuan. There are nearly 5000 cultural and scenic spots within its territory, including the Changling Mausoleum of Emperor Gaozu of Han, the Yangling Mausoleum of Emperor Jing of Han, the Maoling Mausoleum of Emperor Wu of Han, the Zhaoling Mausoleum of Emperor Taizong of Tang, and the Qianling Mausoleum where Emperor Gaozong of Tang and Empress Wu Zetian are buried together. The mausoleums of 28 Han and Tang emperors stretch for a hundred li, allowing you to understand the profound history of Xianyang. Reason two, Xianyang has extremely convenient transportation, with an airport, subway, and high-speed rail all available. No matter which direction you are coming from, you can reach it from Xianyang. Reason three, Xianyang has an abundance of scenic spots. You can visit the Qianling and Maoling mausoleums to experience the historical charm of ancient emperors, go to Yuanjia Village to feel the natural beauty and harmony of a famous rural tourist destination, visit Maweiyi to hear the story of Yang Guifei, go to the Xianyang Museum to see cultural relics from the Qin, Han, and Tang periods, visit Northwest A&F University to learn about agricultural science and technology, and experience European architectural style at the Zhang Yu Rena Castle... Reason four, Xianyang's cuisine is countless, such as Guokui Yazi, Liangpi Roujiamo, Sanyuan Laotang Soup, Xianyang Huitong Noodles, Chunhua Hele, Qian County Tofu Brain, Changwu Water Tofu, Youpo Noodles, Saozi Noodles, Hanshui Noodles, Qianceng Youbing, biangbiang Noodles, Jinggao, Yougao, ... allowing you to eat different dishes from the beginning to the end of the month without repetition. Reason five, Xianyang has many new landmark buildings, such as the Olympic Sports Center, Xianyang Bell Tower, Qingwei Building, Ancient Ferry Covered Bridge, Wanda Plaza, etc., allowing you to check in and take photos to feel the new era of the big city Chinese Xianyang. Xianyang also has old streets full of ancient architecture, Weibin Park, Gudu Xincun, Fuyuan Alley, which are the last remaining cultural relics of the ancient city. Reason six, Xianyang is a city of sports, such as the Olympic Sports Center, Xianyang Lake Phase I and II, which provide free basketball courts, football fields, badminton, table tennis, and other facilities to the public, as well as free fitness equipment everywhere, allowing sports enthusiasts to fully indulge in their passion here. Reason seven, Xianyang also has a Chunhua Ding weighing 226 kilograms, a bronze vessel from the Western Zhou period, and the treasure of Xianyang city. Reason eight, the Xianyang Citizens Cultural Center, is a cultural functional area integrating technology, books, culture, sports, etc., built by the government for free for all citizens. Whether children or adults, everyone can learn knowledge here and experience the double joy brought by games. Xianyang, China, waves a warm welcome to you. We look forward to your visit to experience the stories of this imperial capital city.

Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, was an outstanding politician and military strategist in Chinese history, and a very accomplished feudal emperor. He reigned for twenty-three years and established the brilliant monument of the Zhenguan era, which was praised by later generations. He personally chose Mount Jiuzong in Lixian County as his burial site and named it Zhaoling. Zhaoling is 1224.9 meters above sea level, with a steep mountainous terrain, located in the shade of the Jing River and the sun of the Wei River. It is separated from Mount Taibai and Zhongnan Mountain by the vast Guanzhong Plain, with rolling hills on both sides, creating a spectacular view. From the tenth year of Tang Zhenguan (AD 636) when Empress Wende of Taizong, Empress Changsun, was first buried, to the twenty-ninth year of Kaiyuan (AD 743), the construction of Zhaoling Mausoleum lasted for 107 years. A large number of cultural relics have been preserved both above and below the ground, which are the physical evidence of the early Tang Dynasty's transition to the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin ascended to the throne, and his reign was known as the Zhenguan era. In the early years of his reign, he listened to the opinions of his ministers and accepted advice humbly. He governed the country with literature, practiced frugality, encouraged agriculture and sericulture, and achieved recuperation and peace, creating the 'Zhenguan Governance'. He expanded the territory, defeated the Eastern Turks and Xueyantuo, conquered Gaochang, Kucha and Tuyuhun, and severely damaged Goguryeo. He established the four towns of Anxi, lived in harmony with the various ethnic groups in the northern region, and was honored with the title 'Heavenly Khan', laying an important foundation for the prosperous era of the Tang Dynasty that lasted for more than a hundred years. Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin

The Wei River is in front, and the Jing River is behind. Looking at Jiuzong Mountain from all sides, it looks like a tiger lying down from the north, like a dipper from the south, and like a pen holder mountain from the east and west. Such geomancy is naturally a treasure land highly recommended by geomancy masters. Because of the excellent geomancy of Jiuzong Mountain, a massive tomb was also built on this mountain. So, the question is, do you know whose it is? With these questions and curiosity, let's talk about the things about Zhaoling today. Zhaoling Mausoleum has a perimeter of 60 kilometers, covers an area of 200 square kilometers, and has more than 180 accompanying tombs. From the tenth year of Tang Zhen Guan (AD 636) when Empress Wen De of Taizong, Changsun, was first buried, to the twenty-ninth year of Kaiyuan (AD 743), the construction of Zhaoling Mausoleum lasted for 107 years, leaving a large number of cultural relics on and under the ground, which is the physical witness of the early Tang Dynasty towards the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Zhaoling set a precedent for the Tang Dynasty emperors to build tombs because of the mountains. From the south of the mountain, the stone was cut into the Yuan Palace. From the mound to the tomb, it is about 75 feet deep. There are five stone doors in front and back. There are many stone boxes on both sides of the tomb. The boxes are filled with iron boxes, and the iron boxes are filled with burial objects. The original copy of Wang Xizhi's Preface to the Orchid Pavilion is kept in the iron box.