01Historic Walk
Maoling Museum
茂陵博物馆
All Ages
Admission
CNY 75 (Mar-Nov); CNY 55 (Dec-end Feb).
Typical Visit
1.5-2 hours
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Mar-May and Sep-Nov for museums, mausoleum walks, and gorge routes; summer visits need sun and rain planning
Climate
Northwest China continental climate with hot, dry summers, cold winters, strong sun, and seasonal rain that can affect exposed tomb routes and gorge paths
Top Attractions
02City Guide
Maoling Mausoleum of Emperor Wu
汉武帝茂陵
All Ages
Admission
CNY 75 (Mar-Nov); CNY 55 (Dec-end Feb). Covered by the Maoling Scenic Area ticket.
Typical Visit
45-60 minutes
03Historic Walk
Tomb of Huo Qubing
霍去病墓
All Ages
Admission
CNY 75 (Mar-Nov); CNY 55 (Dec-end Feb). Included within the Maoling Museum grounds.
Typical Visit
45-75 minutes
04City Guide
Xianyang Ancient Ferry Covered Bridge
咸阳古渡廊桥
All Ages
Admission
Free pedestrian access
Typical Visit
Short walk
05City Guide
Han Yangling National Archaeological Site Park
汉阳陵国家考古遗址公园
All Ages
Admission
Mar-Nov: CNY 70; Dec-Feb: CNY 55; students half price.
Typical Visit
1.5-3 hours
06Food District
Mawei Post Folk Culture Experience Park
马嵬驿民俗文化体验园
All Ages
Admission
Free public area
Typical Visit
Half day
07City Guide
Xianyang Museum
咸阳博物院
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; normally no reservation required. Busy weekends and public holidays may use a reservation arrangement.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
08Historic Walk
Qianling Mausoleum
乾陵
All Ages
Admission
Peak season (Mar-Nov): CNY 100; low season (Dec-Feb): CNY 80. Scenic shuttle: CNY 20 per person.
Typical Visit
Main-mausoleum stone-carving route; add 2-3 hours for the Liangshan summit climb.
09City Guide
Qianling Museum
乾陵博物馆
Admission
CNY 100 peak season / CNY 80 low season; shared Qianling route ticket. Scenic shuttle: CNY 20 extra.
Typical Visit
Use as the first stop on the Qianling route
10City Guide
Qin Xianyang Palace Ruins Museum
秦咸阳宫遗址博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; no reservation required.
Typical Visit
About 1 hour
11Cultural Stop
Sanyuan City God Temple
三原城隍庙
All Ages
Admission
Ticketed entry; temporary exemptions and promotions are not treated as standard admission.
Typical Visit
Unhurried architectural visit
12City Guide
Shaanxi History Museum Qin-Han Branch
陕西历史博物馆秦汉馆
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; no reservation required.
Typical Visit
2.5-4 hours
13Historic Walk
Statues of Sixty-One Foreign Envoys
六十一蕃臣像
All Ages
Admission
Included with Qianling admission: peak season (Mar-Nov) CNY 100; low season (Dec-Feb) CNY 80.
Typical Visit
A short stop within the main-mausoleum Sacred Way route.
14City Guide
Tomb of Prince Yide
懿德太子墓
Admission
Included in the shared Qianling Scenic Area ticket; scenic shuttle purchased separately.
Typical Visit
Allow time for the sloping tomb passage
15City Guide
Tomb of Prince Zhanghuai
章怀太子墓
Admission
Included in the shared Qianling Scenic Area ticket; scenic shuttle purchased separately.
Typical Visit
Allow time for a 71-metre sloping tomb passage
16City Guide
Tomb of Princess Yongtai
永泰公主墓
Admission
CNY 100 peak season / CNY 80 low season; shared Qianling route ticket. Scenic shuttle: CNY 20 extra.
Typical Visit
Visit museum displays and above-ground remains while the original passage is closed
17Historic Walk
Wordless Stele
无字碑
All Ages
Admission
Included with Qianling admission: peak season (Mar-Nov) CNY 100; low season (Dec-Feb) CNY 80.
Typical Visit
A short stop within the main-mausoleum Sacred Way route.
18City Guide
Xianyang Lake Scenic Area
咸阳湖景区
All Ages
Admission
Free public waterfront
Typical Visit
Choose one waterfront section
19Food District
Yuanjia Village
袁家村
All Ages
Admission
Free entry to the main street, snack street, and village-history museum; evening performances, the ecological park, animal feeding, and food are charged separately.
Typical Visit
Flexible; allow extra time for queues and paid add-ons.
20City Guide
Zhaoling Mausoleum
昭陵
All Ages
Admission
CNY 30 peak season / CNY 20 off season for the basic ticket; allow about CNY 35 for the ticket-and-sightseeing-shuttle combination.
Typical Visit
Allow 1.5-2 hours for the return summit hike, plus time for the ruins.
21City Guide
Zhaoling Museum
昭陵博物馆
All Ages
Admission
CNY 40 from Mar 1-Nov 30; CNY 25 from Dec 1-Feb 28.
Typical Visit
About 2 hours for the core displays.
22Nature Escape
Zhengguo Canal Scenic Area
郑国渠旅游风景区
All Ages
Admission
Ticketed entry; the sightseeing shuttle, boat rides, and adventure activities are separate charges.
Typical Visit
Half day