Yongling Mausoleum (Tomb of Wang Jian)
Tomb of Wang Jian, emperor of the Former Shu (10th century), the only imperial mausoleum in China built above ground: the domed vault roof raises the tomb's main body above the surface, and the stone carvings of twenty-four musicians on the coffin platform in the underground palace are the sole surviving pictorial record of a Tang-Five Dynasties court orchestra, first-hand material for the study of ancient music history
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-18:00
- Ticket
- CNY 20
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Tomb of Wang Jian, emperor of the Former Shu (10th century), the only imperial mausoleum in China built above ground: the domed vault roof raises the tomb's main body above the surface, and the stone carvings of twenty-four musicians on the coffin platform in the underground palace are the sole surviving pictorial record of a Tang-Five Dynasties court orchestra, first-hand material for the study of ancient music history; national-treasure artifacts such as the 'jade grand belt' are displayed in a side hall. Admission CNY 20, within walking distance of Metro Line 2, Tonghuimen Station; small in size but rich in value, it can be combined with Qingyang Palace for a half-day outing.
Getting there: Metro Line 2, Tonghuimen Station
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