Maoling Stone Carving Ancient Exploration Tour

Maoling Museum One-Day Tour Guide Preparation ● Documents: Bring your ID card; some groups may enjoy ticket discounts with valid documents. ● Clothing: December in Xianyang is cold, so wear thick cotton clothes, scarves, gloves, snow boots, and other warm clothing. ● Others: Prepare power banks, cameras, water bottles, and other items. Budget Planning ● Tickets: December is the off-season; full ticket price is 55 RMB per person. ● Transportation: The distance from Jiangmen to Xianyang, Shaanxi is quite far. If choosing public transport, first take a plane or high-speed train to Xianyang. Locally, you can take a bus or taxi to Maoling Museum. Estimated transportation cost is around 300 RMB (including city transport). ● Food: Taste local cuisine, estimated cost 200 - 300 RMB. ● Others: Reserve 200 - 300 RMB for other possible expenses. The overall budget can basically be controlled within 1000 RMB. Itinerary Morning: Explore the Tomb of Huo Qubing ● Transportation: If departing from Xianyang, you can drive yourself; it takes about 30 minutes from downtown Xianyang. Alternatively, from Xi’an city, take Metro Line 1 to "Baoquan Road," exit at Exit A, then transfer to other transport to reach the museum. Upon arrival at Maoling Museum, purchase tickets to enter. ● Sightseeing: Focus on visiting the Tomb of Huo Qubing and the "Horse Trampling the Xiongnu" stone carving group. Huo Qubing was a famous general of the Western Han Dynasty. His tomb has a unique shape, and the stone carving art is distinctive. The "Horse Trampling the Xiongnu" stone carving is magnificent and a treasure of ancient Chinese stone carving art, reflecting the grandeur and artistic style of the Western Han period. Carefully admiring these exquisite carvings feels like traveling through time to witness Huo Qubing’s heroic figure on the battlefield. Afternoon: Visit Emperor Wu of Han’s Maoling Tomb ● In-depth Understanding: In the afternoon, head to Emperor Wu of Han’s Maoling Tomb. Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, was a talented and ambitious emperor of the Western Han Dynasty. His tomb is tall and grand, shaped like a square pyramid, known as the "Eastern Pyramid." During the visit, you can learn about the history and culture of Western Han imperial tombs and experience the political, economic, and social aspects of that era. Visit the tomb’s architectural structure and the exhibition of burial items to deeply explore the life and funeral customs of the Western Han royal family. Evening: Taste Local Specialty Food After a day of sightseeing, if time permits and you have the energy, you can go to Yuanjia Village (about 1 hour by car). This is a place to experience Guanzhong folk customs and a food gathering spot, where you can taste specialties like saozi noodles and donkey meat sandwiches, experiencing Shaanxi’s folk customs and food culture. Notes ● Maoling Museum is a non-smoking area; please do not smoke inside. ● Follow the rules of the scenic area during your visit and protect cultural relics and the environment. ● Check the opening hours and related policies of the scenic area in advance to avoid delays in your itinerary.