# Zhaoling Museum (昭陵博物馆)

Xianyang, Shaanxi Province · Northwest, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/zhaoling-museum
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥40 (peak season), ¥25 (off season)
- **Opening hours:** 9：00—17：00
- **Time needed:** 1–2 hours
- **Getting there:** Take a bus from Xianyang Bus Station toward Yanxia and Zhaozhen, and get off at Zhaoling Museum stop.
- **Good for:** History & Culture

## About Zhaoling Museum

Zhaoling Mausoleum is located on Mount Zhun in the northeast of Liquan County, 60 km northwest of Xi'an. It is the tomb of Emperor Taizong of the Tang dynasty, Li Shimin, and covers an area of 200 square kilometres, making it the largest imperial tomb in the world. In front of the tomb stand the famous Six Steeds relief carvings. Around the mausoleum are the burial grounds of meritorious officials and imperial relatives, with 167 confirmed so far, including the tombs of meritorious officials such as Wei Zheng, Li Jing, Yuchi Jingde and Fang Xuanling, as well as those of princesses and imperial consorts. The site contains a large number of cultural relics that reflect the artistic achievements of the early Tang dynasty. Zhaoling Museum was established in 1979.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 657. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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