Huangdi Maosoleum Huangdi Mausoleum, memorial mausoleum of legendary Huangdi, is the most important ancient grave site in China. After many years' development and construction, the mausoleum became not only a mausoleum, but a key point of interest for historical Chinese culture. Huangdi Mausoleum is located in the center of the top of Mt. Qiao, 1 kilometer (about 0.6 miles) north of Huangling County, Yan'an City. Huangdi Mausoleum, covering an area of 4 square kilometers (about 15 square miles), is said to be the First Mausoleum of China. Huangdi Mausoleum is surrounded by a verdant forest and clear water. Huangdi made great contributions to Chinese civilization. Today, Huangdi Mausoleum, the center of magnificent cultural activity in China, is the symbol of Chinese civilization and the 'root' of the Chinese Nation. For thousands of years, every Tomb-Sweeping Day swarms of people have come here to hold a memorial ceremony to Huangdi.