Xingping City Travel

Land of Han Wu's Majesty, Eternal Rest of the Imperial Concubine — Xingping integrates Han-Tang imperial mausoleums, folk culture and ecological landscapes. 2-day 1-night in-depth tour covers Han Dynasty stone carving art, Guanzhong folk custom experience, historical celebrity relics, feeling the inheritance of millennium culture.

2000+

Years of History

National Key Heritage Sites

50+

Han Dynasty Stone Carvings

100+

Intangible Heritage Items

Panorama of Xingping City - Intersection of Han and Tang Cultures

City in the hinterland of Guanzhong Plain, traversed by the Wei River, home to famous cultural landmarks such as Maoling and Maweiyi

Xingping City Two-Day One-Night Han-Tang Culture Journey

Pay homage to the emperor's mausoleum, stroll through the folk custom ancient post station, recall the legend of the imperial concubine

                        
Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                        
Main Destinations
Maoling, Maweiyi, Yang Guifei Tomb

                        
Suitable For
History enthusiasts, Folk custom experience

                        
Budget Per Person
¥500-¥750

Han Mausoleum Majesty

Maoling · Huo Qubing Tomb · Maoling Museum

Highlights

Morning visit Maoling Museum stone carving art, afternoon pay homage to Han Wu Emperor's mausoleum, evening admire the national treasure stone carving Horse Trampling Xiongnu Warrior.

Attractions

Maoling

Tomb of Han Wu Emperor Liu Che, the largest and longest-built Han Dynasty imperial mausoleum, with accompanying tombs including those of famous generals Wei Qing and Huo Qubing.

Maoling Museum

A site museum built on Huo Qubing's tomb, collecting 16 Han Dynasty stone carvings all considered national treasures, among which Horse Trampling Xiongnu Warrior represents the pinnacle of ancient Chinese stone carving art.

Practical Info

Accommodation Recommendations

Maoling Grand Hotel
Xingping City Center Hotel
Maweiyi B&B

Food Recommendations

Xingping Oil-Splashed Noodles
Fermented Rice Wine
Yunyun Bun

Travel Tips

Scenic area is large, wear comfortable shoes
Do not touch stone carving artifacts
Museum offers free guided tours

Tang Dynasty Legacy

Maweiyi · Yang Guifei Tomb · Huangshan Palace

Highlights

Morning in-depth experience of Maweiyi Guanzhong folk customs, afternoon pay homage to Yang Guifei Tomb to recall history, evening visit Taoist holy site Huangshan Palace.

Attractions

Maweiyi

A folk culture park built around the Tang Dynasty post station ruins, preserving the complete loess gully landform, featuring folk custom street, food street, post station culture plaza and other characteristic areas.

Yang Guifei Tomb

Clothing and accessory burial mound of Tang Dynasty beauty Yang Yuhuan. The cemetery features a statue of the imperial concubine, stele corridor, Tang Dynasty murals, etc. The white soil in the garden is said to have beautifying effects, thus known as Imperial Concubine Powder.

Practical Info

Transportation Guide

Shuttle bus from Xi'an West Passenger Station to Xingping
Special line from Xingping Bus Station to scenic spots
30-minute drive from Maoling to Maweiyi

Ticket Info

Maoling Museum: ¥75
Maweiyi: Free
Yang Guifei Tomb: ¥20

Travel Tips

Go early to Maweiyi to avoid crowds
Yang Guifei Tomb features Tang Dynasty women's costume exhibition
Huangshan Palace offers panoramic views of Wei River Plain

Must-Try Foods in Xingping City

Xingping Oil-Splashed Noodles

Xingping specialty noodle dish, wide noodles topped with bean sprouts and greens, sprinkled with chili powder and scallions, splashed with hot oil, fragrant and chewy.

Fermented Rice Wine

Xingping traditional fermented rice wine, rich aroma, sweet and refreshing, can be served hot or cold, often paired with eggs and glutinous rice balls, a local specialty dessert.

Yunyun Bun

Xingping specialty baked flatbread, cloud-shaped, hollow outside and crispy inside, rich wheat aroma, can be stuffed with various dishes, convenient to carry.

Xingping City Travel Tips

Best Time to Visit

April-May: Spring blossoms, pleasant climate
September-October: Clear autumn weather, suitable for outdoor activities
Avoid July-August high temperatures

Special Experiences

Maweiyi Handmade Noodle Making
Traditional Weaving Experience
Maoling Stone Carving Rubbing
Guanzhong Wedding Custom Performance

Budget Reference

Tickets: ¥95-120
Accommodation: ¥120-200/night
Meals: ¥50-80/day
Transport: approx. ¥60
Total: ¥500-750

FAQ

Relationship between Maoling and Huo Qubing Tomb? → Huo Qubing Tomb is an accompanying tomb of Maoling
Origin of Maweiyi name? → Named after Eastern Jin general Ma Wei who built a fort here
Is Yang Guifei Tomb a clothing burial? → Yes, the actual burial location of the imperial concubine remains unknown
How to get from Xi'an to Xingping? → 1-hour bus from West Passenger Station

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