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
Quick Facts
Ticket
Free pedestrian access
Hours
No unified schedule; paid venues keep their own hours
Transport
Either bridge end can be used as an arrival point
Duration
Short walk
Best Time
Dry, low-wind weather
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Enter from either end and complete the cross-river walk on the lower level first.
Treat the bridge as a section of a riverside stroll rather than a stand-alone attraction requiring a long visit.
Tip:The bridge is exposed and can be windy; do not linger by the edge in strong wind or rain.
2
Go up to the upper viewing level only if your group is comfortable with stairs.
The upper level is for a pause and a view over the Wei River and Xianyang Lake, not a route to rush through.
Tip:Stairs add effort; visitors with strollers, knee problems or limited mobility can stay on the lower level.
3
Continue to Unity Square or the lakeside path after crossing, or turn back and leave.
Combining the bridge with Xianyang Lake reduces unnecessary backtracking.
Tip:Do not make paid exhibitions or evening events a fixed part of your itinerary.
Highlights
- A Qin-style, two-level pedestrian covered bridge.
- Open views while crossing the Wei River.
- An upper level for a short pause and views of both banks.
- Easy to combine with Unity Square and the Xianyang Lake waterfront.
- Best treated as a bridge segment within a city walk rather than a half-day destination.
Insider Tips
✦The crossing itself is straightforward, but switching between levels adds stair climbing.
✦In wind, rain or on a wet bridge surface, stay on the lower level and reduce stopping time.
✦Keep photo-taking clear of walkways, especially near stairs and corners.
✦Keep children close on the bridge and do not let them run beside the railings.
✦If visiting with Xianyang Lake, choose one bridge end as the meeting and return point.
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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
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All Ages
Admission
CNY 75 (Mar-Nov); CNY 55 (Dec-end Feb). Included within the Maoling Museum grounds.
Typical Visit
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Han Yangling National Archaeological Site Park
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All Ages
Admission
Mar-Nov: CNY 70; Dec-Feb: CNY 55; students half price.
Typical Visit
1.5-3 hours
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马嵬驿民俗文化体验园
All Ages
Admission
Free public area
Typical Visit
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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