{"id":5156,"date":"2021-09-15T11:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T03:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=5156"},"modified":"2021-09-16T02:51:23","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T18:51:23","slug":"how-to-visit-the-tomb-of-wangjian-the-yongling-mausoleum-in-chengdu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/sichuan-travel\/chengdu-travel\/how-to-visit-the-tomb-of-wangjian-the-yongling-mausoleum-in-chengdu","title":{"rendered":"How to visit the tomb of Wang Jian in Chengdu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plan your Chengdu Tour<\/a>? The tomb of Wang Jian (\u738b\u5efa\u5893) is worth your visiting if you are interested in Chinese history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABC of Wang Jian <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During his living years (847-918 AD), Wang Jian was once a general in in later Tang Dynasty (618 \u2013 907). After Tang Dynasty was finished in 907, the whole country went apart and entered the chaotic period of the Five Dynasties and Ten States (907 \u2013 960).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He established the Former Shu Kingdom in 907 here. The founding of the former Shu kingdom greatly enchanced the development of the society, speeded up economic and cultural development as well. He died in 918. His son, Wang Yan succeeded him. He lost his power in 925 to Houtang Dynasty largely due to his negligence and indulgence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location of the tomb of Wang Jian and how to get there<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Historically known as Yongling (Yongling Mausoleum), the tomb of Wangjian is located in the downtown of Chengdu city at Fuqin Dong Road (the road has been renamed as Yongling Road). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now the tomb has been turned into a museum known as Yongling Museum, or Yongling Park<\/strong>. It is easity accessible for public transportation, buses and subway lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The location of Wang Jian’s Tomb ( Yongling Park) Google Map Chengdu City<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Entrance Fee: RMB 30
Opening Hours: 08:00 to 16:50
Suggested Visit Time : One hour
Bus Lines: 42, 30, 54 , 126, 127
Metro Line 2 and C Metro Line 4.
Tel\uff1a028-87760688
Address: 10 Yongling Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layout of the tomb of Wang Jian ( Yongling Museum )<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This tomb was unearthed in 1942, and plentiful valuable artifacts were discovered in the tomb though the tomb had been robbed of its treasures before. It is a shame that at the time of my writing, visitors are not allowed to take pictures inside the chambers of the tomb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tomb was composed of three chambers \u2013 front, middle and rear with a length of 23.4 meters and width of 6.1-6.4 meters. The three chambers were connected by three wooden doors. His coffin was laid on the middle chamber and his life size statue was set in the rear chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around his coffic chamber, 24 music players holding different folk music instruments are vivid in expressions, which presents the grand palace music in later Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties and Ten States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among others, the Tomb of Wangjian has the important feature \u2013 it is the first imperial tomb built above the ground which has been fairly well kept for over 1000 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On March 04, 1961, the Tomb of Wangjian was listed as the state level protection relics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Tour of the tomb of Wang Jian (Yongling Mausoleum) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We just show a few photos of the outside of the tomb since it is not allowed to grab the pictures inside the tomb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The entrance to the Tomb of Wang Jian<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Holy Way to the Tomb of Wangjian<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The stone official on the Holy Way<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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An stone animal on the Holy Way<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Hassle-free Chengdu Guided Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for Chengdu and Sichuan guided tours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chengdu tour<\/a>
Chengdu Car Rental with Driver<\/a>
Create My Chengdu Trip<\/a>
Jiuzhaigou Tour<\/a>
Sichuan Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Top 10 Attractions in Chengdu<\/a>
Best Time to Visit Chengdu<\/a>
Chengdu Airport<\/a>
Railway stations in Chengdu<\/a>
Chengdu Taxi<\/a>
How to visit Wuhou Shrine<\/a>
How to visit Du Fu Thatched Cottage<\/a>
How to visit Jinsha Site Museum<\/a>
How to Visit Tomb of Wang Jian<\/a>
How to Visit Wangjiang Tower Park<\/a>
How to Visit Qingyang Taoist Temple<\/a>
How to Visit Jinli Street<\/a>
How to visit Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley<\/a>
How to visit Qintai Road, Qintai Street Chengdu<\/a>
How to visit Shaoling Road Bar Street<\/a>
How to Visit Jiuyanqiao Bar Street<\/a>
The Old Teahouse in Pengzhen Town, Chengdu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drive from Hanzhong to Ya\u2019an<\/a>
Ya\u2019an Night View<\/a>
Most Beautiful Sky Road in China<\/a>
Night View of Moxi Old Town<\/a>
Camp No.03 at Hailuogou Glacier<\/a>
Camp No.04 at Hailuogou Glacier<\/a>
Night View of Kangding<\/a>
Drive from Kangding to Xinduqiao<\/a>
Drive from Xinduqiao to Danba<\/a>
Jiarong Tibetan Blockhouses<\/a>
Jiarong Tibetan Ancient Watchtowers<\/a>
Drive from Xinduqiao to Yajiang<\/a>
Drive from Yajiang to Litang<\/a>
Drive from Litang to Daocheng<\/a>
Drive from Litang to Batang<\/a>
Drive from Batang to Mangkang<\/a>
Drive from Shangri-la to Daocheng<\/a>
Drive from Daocheng to Yading<\/a>
Yading Brings You Inner Peace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bipenggou is a fairyland in Autumn<\/a>
When is the best time to visit Jiuzhaigou?<\/a>
Best Places to Visit Autumn Leaves in Sichuan<\/a>
Top 10 Places to Visit in Sichuan<\/a>
Ruoergai Grassland, my first trip to Ruoergai Grassland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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