Huabiao

thumb|right|A huabiao in front of the Tiananmen in [[Beijing.]] thumb|right|The mythical creature atop a huabiao. thumb|right|A modern huabiao at Chinese Culture University in [[Taipei.]] thumb|A singular huabiao in Xinghai Square in [[Dalian.]]

Huabiao () is a type of ceremonial column used in traditional Chinese architecture. Huabiao are traditionally erected in pairs in front of palaces and tombs. The prominence of their placement have made them one of the emblems of traditional Chinese culture. When placed outside palaces, they can also be called bangmu (). When placed outside a tomb, they can also be called shendaozhu ().