Travel Guide to the Royal Tombs of the Western Han Dynasty in Changsha, Hunan

Yuelu District

Scenic spot introduction:

The Royal Tomb of the Western Han Dynasty in Changsha, Hunan Province is one of the top ten new archaeological discoveries in the country excavated by the Changsha Cultural Relics Team in 1993. A large number of lacquerware unearthed therein are of great value to the in-depth study of early Western Han Dynasty artifacts. In particular, three five-stringed lacquerware were unearthed, which are the first physical objects of Xianghe instruments from the pre-Qin and Han Dynasties found in the country. They are of great significance to the study of the history of ancient Chinese music. The Wangling Park, where the Han Tombs are located, has an excellent environment and lush vegetation. It is also a good choice for citizens for leisure, entertainment, barbecue, etc.

Attractions distribution:

The Changsha Royal Tomb of the Western Han Dynasty is located in the Wangchengpo Ancient Tombs on the west bank of the Xiangjiang River in Changsha City. It consists of a main tomb and three accompanying pits with a pin-shaped ring arch surrounding the main tomb. The owner of this tomb is a queen of the Changsha Kingdom in the early Western Han Dynasty. A large number of lacquerware, bronzes and other cultural relics were also excavated along with the coffin. Unfortunately, at the time of excavation, the tomb had been extensively robbed. In addition, the Yunhu water scenic area, lawn and children's playground in Wangling Park are beautiful and refreshing.

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, walks, visits, archeology, entertainment, monuments, mountains, lakes

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Hunan Province>Changsha City>Yuelu District

How to get there:

Bus route: Take bus 317 in the city and get off at Wangling Park.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Ticket prices for Changsha King’s Tomb of the Western Han Dynasty:

free

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

Travel Tips

travelling guideline:

The newly built south gate of Wangling Park is very distinctive, mainly in the style of the Western Han Dynasty, with exquisite decoration. Visitors can choose to enter through this gate.

Best time to visit:

Spring and Autumn

Shopping recommendations:

(Local specialties) Hunan embroidery, Chinese red porcelain, chrysanthemum stone carvings, white sand smoke, white sand liquid, Changsha cakes, tea, plum blossoms, Qiao cakes, candied ginger slices, Liuyang black beans, Liuyang fireworks, etc.

(Special Hunan cuisine) Liuyang steamed vegetables, Xiangli bacon, Ningxiang flavor snake, fried pork with chopped pepper, yellow duck cries, braised pork, Sifangping local chicken, Tanzhou earthen pot, bamboo fish, Liuyang fire Peiyu.

(Special snacks) Changsha stinky tofu, wick cake, sugar-oiled cake, flavored shrimp, flavored chicken, flavored frog, duck tongue, duck neck, stewed pig's feet, dried orchid seeds, fried tofu, shaved jelly, Changsha rice noodles, snails, spicy chicken, coriander salad kidneys, etc.