Scenic spot introduction:
Linfen Chinese Mausoleum of Emperor Yao is the tomb of Emperor Yao, one of the five emperors in ancient my country. According to legend, Emperor Yao passed away and all the people mourned. On the day of the funeral, people came from all directions to bring handfuls of soil to the mausoleum, and the soil accumulated into a mountain. The tallest hill among the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. The ancestral temple is built next to the mausoleum, with a compact layout and fine wood carvings. The mausoleum is surrounded by stone mountains and cliffs, covered with lush green cypresses and surrounded by clear streams, making the scenery beautiful and spectacular.Emperor Yao was diligent, frugal, fair, and considerate of the people, and was regarded as a model of benevolent king. When he employs people, he pays attention to virtue and talent, pays attention to inspection, and makes the talents suitable for their positions. The world is peaceful, the weather is smooth, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. In his later years, he killed his relatives due to righteousness, and took his place in Zen in Shun. He truly realized that "the world is for the common good" and was extremely loved by the people.
Attractions distribution:
The Mausoleum of Emperor Yao is located 35 kilometers northeast of Linfen City, facing south and covering an area of 13,500 square meters. The existing ancient buildings in the mausoleum area include the mountain gate, archway, and stele pavilion as an axis. There are 28 ancillary buildings such as wing rooms, wing rooms, dedication halls, ancient kilns, and watchtowers on the left and right sides. There are 19 existing stone tablets and stone carvings. The tomb is in the shape of a loess accumulation garden, 50 meters high and 300 meters in circumference. It is surrounded by ancient cypresses and is commonly known as the "sacred forest".Scenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, visiting ancient times, history and culture, monuments, mausoleumsAttraction Address
Travel Guide
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Shanxi Province>Linfen City>Yaodu District
How to get there:
Self-driving route: Huazhou Road → S230 → Chazhuang Road → Government Road → Cundong Road South Street.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
Ticket price for Emperor Yao’s Mausoleum:
50 RMB
Scenic area opening hours:
09:00~18:00