Nanyue King Museum (Royal Tomb Section)
The tomb of Zhao Mo, second king of Nanyue, discovered by accident during construction on Xianggang Hill in 1983 — the most important archaeological find in Lingnan: the tomb was never looted and is displayed on site just as it was found, with national treasures such as the gold 'Wendi Xingxi' seal (the only Han-dynasty imperial gold seal with a dragon knob unearthed in China), the silk-threaded jade burial suit and the horn-shaped jade cup, among others…
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-17:30 · Closed Mondays (tomb section)
- Ticket
- CNY 10
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The tomb of Zhao Mo, second king of Nanyue, was discovered by accident during construction on Xianggang Hill in 1983 — the most important archaeological find in Lingnan: the tomb was never looted and is displayed on site just as it was found; national-treasure artifacts are presented together, including the gold 'Wendi Xingxi' seal (the only Han-dynasty imperial gold seal with a dragon knob unearthed in China), the silk-threaded jade burial suit and the horn-shaped jade cup, providing solid evidence of the Nanyue court system and maritime exchanges. The palace section on Beijing Road displays the ruins of the Nanyue palace offices and the winding stone canal of the imperial garden; together with the tomb section it forms a two-site museum; history lovers should allow about two hours for each.
Getting there: Metro Line 2, Yuexiu Park Station
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