Han Yang Ling

Han Yang Ling is an imperial mausoleum in Shaanxi featuring numerous burial chambers underground and structures above ground. The site spans several sections with excavations visible in their original chambers, showing how the tombs were built and arranged.

The mausoleum was built around 200 BCE for Emperor Jing of the Western Han Dynasty. It stands as one of China's oldest imperial burial sites and reveals how these burial complexes were designed in the early Han period.

The terracotta figures show soldiers, farmers, and entertainers, revealing how society was organized during the Han Dynasty. These statues display the roles and professions that mattered in the imperial world of that time.

The mausoleum lies about 20 kilometers from Xi'an and offers parking facilities and an underground museum. Visitors should allow time to explore the different sections and guided tours help explain what you are seeing.

The terracotta figures here are much smaller than the famous Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, measuring about one-third their size. These miniaturized figures show a different approach to burial traditions and make the site a distinct example of Han Dynasty practices.

Location: Shaanxi

Part of: Imperial Tombs of the Western Han Dynasty

GPS coordinates: 34.44380,108.94071

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:55