# Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor, China: what it is and when to go > Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor is a visitor attraction (黄帝陵) in China. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/mausoleum-of-the-yellow-emperor/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Activity · History - **Local name:** 黄帝陵 - **Where:** China - **Best time:** March to May and September to October. - **Nearest airport:** XIY Xi'an, 135 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 35.58507, 109.26969 ## What it is and where Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor is a visitor attraction (黄帝陵) in China. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Its coordinates are 35.58507, 109.26969; the nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY, Xi'an), 135 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.585075%2C109.269689) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.585075%2C109.269689) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/historia/) places in China. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor is **March to May and September to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 51 | | February | Possible | 10 h 42 | | March | Best time | 11 h 44 | | April | Best time | 12 h 54 | | May | Best time | 13 h 53 | | June | Possible | 14 h 24 | | July | Possible | 14 h 11 | | August | Possible | 13 h 21 | | September | Best time | 12 h 13 | | October | Best time | 11 h 04 | | November | Possible | 10 h 05 | | December | Possible | 9 h 36 | In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to China To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the China checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Yaoxian Confucian Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/yaoxianwen-temple/): Temples · 79 km - [Zhaojin Conservation Area for Dark and Starry Sky](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/zhaojin-conservation-area-for-dark-and-starry-sky/): Protected area · 82 km - [Pagoda of Donghuachi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/pagoda-of-donghuachi/): Pagoda in Huachi County, Gansu, China · 104 km - [Puzhao Temple, Hancheng](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/puzhao-temple/): Building in Hancheng, China · 111 km - [Yan'an International Ski Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/yan-an-international-ski-area/): Ski resort · 117 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the China guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/). ## More in China: History - [Forbidden City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/ciudad-prohibida/): Chinese imperial palace in Beijing - [Terracotta Army](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/guerreros-de-terracota/): collection of ancient Chinese military statues - [Potala Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/potala-palace/): 7th-century Tibetan fortress and palace in Lhasa, rebuilt in the 17th century as the winter seat of the Dalai Lamas - [Tiananmen Square](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/plaza-de-tiananmen/): public square in Beijing, China - [Temple of Heaven](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/templo-del-cielo/): imperial complex of religious buildings in Beijing, China - [Mogao Caves](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/mogao-caves/): caves in Dunhuang City, Gansu, China Every China place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor? It is a visitor attraction (黄帝陵 in the local language) in China. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor? March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. ### How do you get to Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor? The nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), 135 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.585075%2C109.269689) opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Yaoxian Confucian Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/yaoxianwen-temple/), [Zhaojin Conservation Area for Dark and Starry Sky](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/zhaojin-conservation-area-for-dark-and-starry-sky/), [Pagoda of Donghuachi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/pagoda-of-donghuachi/). The rest is in [the China guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/549391815), licensed under the ODbL. More about Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mausoleum_of_the_Yellow_Emperor). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).