🏛 Maoling Museum — Tomb of the Han Emperor Wu

Located in Xianyang, Shaanxi, the Maoling Museum (茂陵博物馆) is built around the tomb of Emperor Wu of Han (汉武帝刘彻), one of China’s most influential rulers during the Western Han Dynasty. Known for expanding China’s territory and opening the Silk Road, his reign left a lasting mark on Chinese history.

The museum complex includes:
• Maoling Tomb — The largest of the Western Han imperial tombs, with a pyramid-like earthen mound visible from afar.
• Stone Carvings & Steles — Over 20 Han Dynasty stone sculptures and inscriptions.
• Exhibition Halls — Displaying gold ornaments, pottery figurines, weaponry, and artifacts excavated from surrounding tombs of imperial family members and generals.
• Huo Qubing’s Tomb — The resting place of the famous young general, known for his victories against the Xiongnu, marked by unique stone animal carvings.

💡 Tips:
• 📍 About 40 km from Xi’an; reachable by bus or taxi.
• 🕘 Allow 1.5–2 hours to explore the museum and surrounding sites.
• 🌾 The area is open and exposed — bring sun protection if visiting in summer.
• 🎟 A combined ticket usually covers both the museum and Huo Qubing’s Tomb.

Maoling isn’t just a tomb — it’s a journey back to the grandeur and power of the Han Dynasty, where politics, military might, and culture converged.

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Post by NatDiscoversAsia | Aug 15, 2025