Emperors Yan and Huang

Emperors Yan and Huang
LocationYan Huang Plaza, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Coordinates34°57′05″N 113°30′40″E / 34.9514°N 113.5110°E / 34.9514; 113.5110
Typestatue
Height106 metres (348 ft)
Beginning date1991
Completion date2007
Dedicated toYan Emperor and Yellow Emperor

The sculpture of Emperors Yan and Huang is a monument in China that was carved from a mountain on the Yellow River. The overall monument height is 106 metres (348 ft); a 55-meter base platform with 51-meter busts on top. They depict the two mythical emperors known as Yan Emperor (Yandi) and Yellow Emperor (Huangdi). The construction lasted 20 years and was completed in 2007, at a cost of US$22.5 million. They are located in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province, People's Republic of China. The statues commemorate politics and the economy.