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Yellow Emperor may have been a real historical figure, but the legends
surrounding him are much more interesting than the reality probably
was. He is popularly considered to be the ancestor of the Han
Chinese people, and is said to have invented a great number of things,
including the carriage, the crossbow, the bronze mirror, and the
umbrella (from the article mentioned below).
Because he is such an important part of Chinese folklore, his
tomb, located in Huangling County, is a very popular tourist
destination, and much effort has been put into preserving and restoring
it. Reading Connection The Yellow Emperor's Tomb is the subject of Liu Li's article "Who were the ancestors? The origins of Chinese ancestral cult and racial myths." For More Information Article on the Yellow Emperor's Tomb from China Travel Club Another article, with pictures Short article on the restoration of the tomb (2002) Video clips from around the mausoleum Back to China Back to Main |