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Mausoleum of Huangdi

Mausoleum of Huangdi

Huangdi Mausoleum is located on the top of Qiao Mountain in Huangling County, Shaanxi Province, 162km south of Yan'an and 165km north of Xian, with the direct expressway available. Huangdi is the first humanistic ancestor to create civilization and lay the foundation of Chinese nationality. The Mausoleum was designated by the State Council as one of China's foremost protected monuments in 1961. It is also the No.1 ancient tomb; one of the first national famous scenic sites; one of the first national bases of education in patriotism and also as a national "AAAAA" tourist attraction.

As the home of Scarified culture of Huangdi, sacrificial ceremony in Huangdi Mausoleum has been designated as the intangible cultural heritage. The sacrificial activities have been lasting for thousands of years. Huangdi Mausoleum has become the holy place for the Chinese to memorize the merits and virtues of their ancestors and express the ethnic feelings.

Huangdi made great contributions to Chinese civilization and the role of China among the four ancient civilized countries in the world. Today, Huangdi Mausoleum, the center of magnificent cultural activity in China, is the symbol of Chinese civilization and the 'root' of the Chinese Nation. For thousands of years, every Tomb-Sweeping Day swarms of people have come here to hold a memorial ceremony to Huangdi.