Timeline
06:01
Walk through the gardens and enter the tomb and museum. Arriving early lets you explore the burial chamber and artefacts in quiet.
09:01
Head to Laoyuanba Zajiangmian for lunch. This traditional spot serves local Sichuan dishes and is open until 14:30, fitting perfectly after your morning visit.
10:01
Return to the Yongling Mausoleum gardens for a final stroll. The gardens stay open until 22:00, but the late afternoon light is ideal for photography.
Local tip
The tomb and museum open at 08:30, so arriving by 08:30 ensures you are there right when it opens. The gardens open earlier at 06:30 if you want a very quiet start.
Check before you go
- Tomb and museum hours: 08:30-18:00
- Gardens hours: 06:30-22:00
- Laoyuanba Zajiangmian is open Mo-Sa 09:00-14:30
Worth knowing
- Laoyuanba Zajiangmian is open at 09:01 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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