Catacombs of Wanyanaguda in Harbin
Catacombs of Wanyanaguda Facts
The Tomb of Wanyan Aguda, Emperor Taizu of Jin Dynasty, is the holy land of Jurchens and the shrine which has attracted the most adoration from Jurchens since ancient times. Inside the tomb are the josses of Aguda and his six meritorious ministers for the visitors to worship. Many Jurchen descendants would often come here to worship their ancestors.
Chinese Name: 金太祖陵墓地宫
Type: Catacombs; Mausoleums
Address: Ahcheng District, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province
Best Seasons: All year round
Recommended Visiting Hours: about 1-2 hours
Why is Catacombs of Wanyanaguda in Harbin So Special?
Catacombs of Wanyanaguda. The Tomb of Wanyan Aguda, Emperor Taizu of Jin Dynasty, is the holy land of Jurchens and the shrine which has attracted the most adoration from Jurchens since ancient times. Inside the tomb are the josses of Aguda and his six meritorious ministers for the visitors to worship.
Brief Introduction of Catacombs of Wanyanaguda
The Tomb of Wanyan Aguda, Emperor Taizu of Jin Dynasty, is the holy land of Jurchens and the shrine which has attracted the most adoration from Jurchens since ancient times. Inside the tomb are the josses of Aguda and his six meritorious ministers for the visitors to worship. Many Jurchen descendants would often come here to worship their ancestors.
Main Attractions in Catacombs of Wanyanaguda
The Hall of Peaceful Mind (Ningshen Hall) in the tomb preserves the coffin of Aguda and sacrificial objects such as weapons and horses. Looking back, when the Song Dynasty was conquered by the Jin Dynasty, Emperor Huizong and Qinzong together with their consorts and ministers once performed the ritual of surrender in this hall: all of them, greatly insulted, knelt down in front of Aguda.
Best Time to Visit Harbin
The best time to visit Harbin is from December to February of the next year, when the weather is freezing cold, and Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival takes place during this period. It is the best time to enjoy the area’s ice and snow and relative activities, including skiing.
Climate Data Table for Harbin
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Month Item
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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maximum
temperature (℃) |
-13.4
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-8.1
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1.13
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12.6
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21.6
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26.1
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28.3
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26.7
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20.2
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12.7
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-0.7
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-10.1
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minimum
temperature (℃) |
-26.0
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-21.3
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-11.6
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-0.62
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7.1
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14.1
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18.2
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16.5
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8.6
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-0.2
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-11.5
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-20.7
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Rainfall (mm)
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8.2
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5.6
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10.2
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18.0
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40.2
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84.6
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143.8
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121.1
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58.6
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31.3
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10.8
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6
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How to Get to Catacombs of Wanyanaguda From Harbin City
Travel with China Dragon Tours (top recommended)
If you want to get rid of hustle of transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private tour package which covers visiting, dining and transfer from us. Our local tour guide and driver will escort you to Catacombs of Wanyanaguda in Harbin with speed and convenience, and take care of all the details. You just need to focus on travel.
Independent Travel
1. Take Subway Line 1 to Gongchengdaxue and leave from Exit 3, and then walk north for 3 minutes to the temple.
2. Take Bus 6, 14, 30, 37, 53, 55, 66, 74, 92, 104, or 105 to Nantong Dajie and then walk northwest for 5 minutes to get there.
Useful Travel Tips
- In Harbin in winter the temperature is from -25°C (-13°F) to -10°C (14°F), and that’s without wind chill! Hence thermal underwear, gloves, (scarves, earmuffs), hats, (face masks), and thick arctic clothing and boots are necessary. If you have ski boots they would be ideal.
- Try to avoid visiting during Golden Week and summer holidays.
