On August 18, the interior decoration and renovation of Huangling Station were completed. As a key stop along the Xi'an-Yan'an High-Speed Railway, which is scheduled to open by the end of 2025, the station will connect northern and southern Shaanxi and reduce the travel time between Xi'an and Yan'an to just one hour once operational.
Huangling Station is located in Huangling County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province. The county takes its name from the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor. Covering a floor area of 5,000 square meters, the station can accommodate up to 800 passengers at once.
Huangling Railway Station
- Name in Chinese: 黄陵站 (huánglíng zhàn)
- Address: Near by Yaopo Village, Huangling County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province
- Address in Chinese: 陕西省延安市黄陵县县城以西尧坡村
- Station Size: 3 platforms, 7 lines
- Nearby transportation: Bus, taxi
Popular Trains from Huangling South Station
As the high-speed railway line where Huangling Railway Station is located is expected to be opened by the end of 2025, it is currently possible to reach Huangling South Railway Station.
- Huangling South – Xi'an: There are 3 normal trains (operating 08:30–14:06) and 4 high-speed trains (operating 13:17–19:48) running from Xi’an Railway Station to Huangling South Railway Station. It takes about 1½-2½ hours. Costs 55 yuan per hard seat for normal train and 78 yuan per second class seat for high-speed train.
Upon arriving in Xi'an, you can transfer to various destinations through this Xi'an Railway Hub, including cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, and many more. -
Huangling South – Yan'an: There are 4 normal trains (operating 10:40–16:14) and 4 high-speed trains (operating 14:49–21:18) running from Huangling South Railway Station to Yan'an Railway Station. It takes about 1-1½ hours. Cost 55 yuan per hard seat for normal train and 78 yuan per second class seat for high-speed train.
Upon arriving in Yan'an, you can transfer to Yulin, Baotou, Ordos, and other destinations.
Huangling Railway Station Map
Uniqueness of Huangling Station
The design of the station draws inspiration from the concept of the Yellow Emperor as “the Ancestral Founder of Chinese Civilization and the soul of the Nation,” reflecting Huangling County’s historic role as the site of the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor.
Regarded as the foundational ancestor of the Chinese nation, the Yellow Emperor is honored through a design that is both solemn and majestic. The architecture incorporates traditional features such as uplifted eaves and angular roofs, which blend cultural heritage with modern transportation infrastructure.
Inside, the waiting hall continues the New Han-style aesthetic. The ceiling features a traditional caisson structure, arranged in three layered tiers that create a rhythmic sense of depth. Three key-pattern caissons form the visual core, symbolizing the philosophical belief that “From One comes Two, from Two comes Three, and from Three comes all things,” representing the infinite vitality of Chinese culture.
Transport in Huangling Station
- Bus
Available buses: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Bus 7, 5, 1: to The Mausoleum of Yellow Emperor Scenic
Bus 7, 3: to Huangling South Railway Station
Bus 7, 4: to Huangling Long-Distance Bus Station
- Taxi
Starting price: 13 yuan for the first 3km
2.5 yuan per kilometer for any distance beyond. From 23:00 to 05:00 the next day, a 30% surcharge applies to both the starting fare and the per-kilometer fee.
Getting to Other Places from Huangling Station
To The Mausoleum of Yellow Emperor, 11.7 Kilometers
>>> By bus: No.7→ No.5, 6 stops in total
- Take bus No.7 at Huangling Railway Station and get off after four stops at Central Plaza Station.
- Transfer to bus No.5 and get off at Zhonghua Shizutang Station Airport.After getting off then walk 1.8 kilometers to arrive. The journey takes 1 hour 30 minutes costs about 4 yuan.
>>> By Taxi:The journey takes 26 minutes and costs about 33 yuan.
To Wanfo Cave, 38.5 Kilometers
>>> By Taxi: There is no bus available. Only can get there by car. The journey takes 50 minutes and costs about 76 yuan.
To Huangling National Forest Park, 36.7 Kilometers
>>> By Taxi: There is no bus available. Only can get there by car. The journey takes 45 minutes and costs about 73 yuan.
About the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor Scenic
The scenic area consists of two main parts: the Xuanyuan Temple at the foot of Qiaoshan Mountain and the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor at its summit.
The Ancient Cypress Grove here is the oldest, largest, and best-preserved of its kind in China, with over 80,000 trees—over 30,000 of which are over a thousand years old. Among them, the “Yellow Emperor’s Hand-Planted Cypress” is believed to have been planted by the emperor himself 5,000 years ago, making it possibly the world’s oldest cypress tree. At the heart of the site lies the Sacrifice Square, a spacious venue capable of accommodating thousands of people. During major ceremonies, the space resonates with traditional music and chanting, as participants perform rituals that have been passed down through the millennia.
After visiting the Xuanyuan Temple, visitors can either take a shuttle bus or hike up Qiaoshan Mountain to reach the mausoleum. The Hall of the Ancestral Founder serves as the main hall for paying homage to the Yellow Emperor.The mausoleum mound crowns the top of the Mountain and covers about 200 square meters. Its circular earth mound is set upon a square platform, reflecting the ancient concept of “Round Heaven, Square Earth,” symbolizing the harmony between heaven and earth.
You can make an online real-name reservation and purchase tickets or round-trip shuttle bus services in advance through the official wechat public account, official website and other means of the Yellow Emperor Mausoleum Scenic Area. Please bring the corresponding reservation ID when entering the park.
Hotels Around Huangling Station
Qiaoshan Binhu Hotel(桥山滨湖酒店): 8.9 kilometers in distance. 200–2388 yuan a night. A full-service business hotel which located on the west side of the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor. The hotel is designed in the style of Han Dynasty ancient architecture. Some guest rooms offer a view of the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor.
Dicheng Xinjing Hotel(帝城新景酒店): 5.9 kilometers in distance. 200–750 yuan a night. About 3.7 kilometers from the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor, with convenient transportation. It is located on a commercial street, making it convenient to taste local specialties.
Yanlv Huangling Hotel(延旅黄陵宾馆): 5.6 kilometers in distance. 270–668 yuan a night. A high-end hotel has attracted much attention from tourists due to its unique location, Han and Tang style design and is equipped with a fitness room, a billiards room, a conference hall, a book bar and offers coffee and tea.
