[2025 Luoyang Attraction] Travel Guide for The Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tombs (Updated Mar)

So far, the most shocking museum has appeared in Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum. "On the northern Mangshan Mountain, there is little idle land, and it is full of old tombs of Luoyang people." Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum, the first ancient tomb museum in the world. From the unknown fear to the frequent surprises on the spot, it's amazing! So many people don't know about such a cool place, or they don't dare to come because of the name! 1️⃣ The tomb passage is low, so you need to bow your head and bend over to enter. Ladies, don't wear too short bottoms. 2️⃣ Protect cultural relics, 📸 please do not use flash and tripod 3️⃣ Make an appointment in advance, many young people go there ⛳️ No. 6, Airport Road, Old City District, Luoyang, Henan ⏰ Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (entry stops at 16:00) Free visit, closed on Monday 🚇: Take Metro Line 2 to Mangling Station and transfer to Bus 83 🚗 : Self-driving or taxi is recommended 📍Located in the Mangshan area in the north of Luoyang, it includes three parts: the collection of ancient tombs of past dynasties, the imperial tombs of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and the brick painting history (the exhibition of Song and Jin carved bricks in the collection). Dozens of ancient tombs were moved from their original sites and restored in the underground exhibition area, allowing people to visit the interior environment of the tombs immersively and appreciate related cultural relics, murals, brick carvings, etc.! · ✅ Collection of ancient tombs of past dynasties in Luoyang Nearly 25 ancient tombs from nine dynasties (some tombs are not open to the public due to light protection) The content includes tomb architecture, brick carvings, murals, and unearthed cultural relics. The content of the murals involves gods, ghosts, four gods, celestial phenomena, historical stories... I immediately thought of the tomb robbing notes, ghost blowing lights, etc. 😭😭 . ✅ Imperial tombs of the Northern Wei Dynasty in Luoyang The Northern Wei Dynasty's Jingling Mausoleum, with a long passage leading directly to the tomb chamber, and the celestial map on the top of the tomb chamber is more than 400 years earlier than the Dunhuang star map!! Looking up, I was super shocked~

I just returned from Luoyang with my 5-year-old, and this guide, born from "blood and tears," is the perfect remedy for museum boredom, exhausting sightseeing, and toddler meltdowns! 🎭 Must-See Attractions: Bringing History to Life ✅ Longmen Grottoes Night Tour: Avoid the daytime crowds! Enter after 18:30 and witness the mesmerizing, illuminated Buddha statues. My child had more fun searching for lotus patterns with a flashlight than playing a treasure hunt. Hidden Gem: There's a rubbing activity (CNY 20) at the Dongshan Grottoes exit, where kids can create their own Buddha hand rubbings. ✅ Sui and Tang Luoyang City Script Kill: The immersive play "Finding Luoyang Adventure" at the Mingtang and Tiantang complex lets kids decipher Empress Wu Zetian's letters with NPCs and even dress up in Tang Dynasty costumes for photos. Tip: Don't buy the combined ticket! Purchasing separate tickets for the Yingtian Gate 3D projection show (free) and the "Prosperity on the Pond" performance at Jiuzhou Pond is sufficient. 🌿 Summer Escapes: Nature and Culture Combined ✅ Luanchuan Bamboo Sea Zoo: Watch the giant panda Lingyan munch on bamboo, feed alpacas from the sightseeing bus, and let the kids enjoy the mountaintop glass slide (mine went on it three times!). Fun Fact: There's an animal behavior show at 3 pm, where a parrot stealing my husband's wallet had everyone in stitches. ✅ Sui and Tang City Ruins Botanical Garden: Rent Hanfu (CNY 10) and take photos with the "internet-famous" Chinese tallow tree, and teach your kids to create peony patterns with fallen leaves. Best Time: Wednesday mornings are less crowded, and you might even catch a free plant lecture from a study tour group. 🎨 Interactive Fun: Hands-on Activities ✅ Ancient Tombs Museum Mural Copying: Free workshops at 10:00/14:00 allow kids to use mineral pigments to color Tang Dynasty maid murals. The teacher praised my child's color scheme, comparing it to Dunhuang frescoes. Note: Book one day in advance via their official WeChat account and bring a light jacket as the tombs are cool. ✅ Erlitou Archaeological Blind Box: Digging for "bronzeware" (CNY 39) at the Xia Dynasty Ruins Museum is more engaging than Lego! The unearthed replica bronze plates can be used as keychains. Bonus: There's a hidden task at the AR glasses rental counter in the museum. Collect three cultural relic fragments to exchange for a woodcut bookmark. 🍜 Foodie Delights: Taste the Culture ▪️ Xigong Xiaojie Guotie: Go at 4 pm to avoid the queue! Have your child count the pleats on the guotie (the standard is 21) to win a free sour plum juice. ▪️ Luoyang Water Banquet, Kid-Friendly Version: Order a mini Luoyang Yancai at the Lion Tower Restaurant. The soup bowl is bigger than a child's face, and everyone on my social media feed is asking if I visited a land of giants. ▪️ Yingtian Gate Ice Cream: The peony-shaped ice cream (CNY 15) is perfect for photos. It melts quickly, so remember to bite off the petal tips first. 🚌 Transportation Hacks: Save Your Legs and Money ✅ Retro Tram: Bus route 53 goes directly to the Longmen Grottoes. With its wooden carriages and informative broadcasts, my child called it a "walking museum." ✅ Shared Electric Bikes: Bikes with child seats on the back are perfect for a relaxing ride along the Luo River in Luopu Park, enjoying the evening breeze and the scent of pagoda tree blossoms. Remember, focus on experiences over checking off attractions. The essence of family travel is growing together!

📸[Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum | Real-Life "Grave Robbers' Chronicles"! Only the daring venture into 25 real tomb chambers] ✨"Between life and death, travel through millennia" The only museum in China where you can descend into tombs! Tomb chambers from the Western Han to the Song and Jin dynasties form an underground labyrinth. Here's your guide to taking amazing photos, worthy of a grave robber, plus tips for conquering your fears👇 📍Highlights: ❶ Corridor of Dynastic Tombs (25 1:1 replicas of ancient tombs, lit like a scene from "Ghost Blows Out the Light") ❷ Northern Song Mural Hall (Use a flashlight to see the "Woman Opening the Door" mural—prepare to be amazed) ❸ Jingling Imperial Mausoleum (A 58-meter sacred path leads to the Northern Wei emperor's underground palace—bone-chillingly cold) 📸Photo Spots for the Daring: 1⃣️ Tomb passage corner (Wide-angle shot looking up at the dome's star chart for that "Grave Robbers' Chronicles" vibe) 2⃣️ In front of the "Woman Opening the Door" mural (Pose as if pushing the door open, unlocking the gate between life and death across millennia) 3⃣️ Stone coffin in the Northern Wei Relief Hall (Take a photo from "inside the coffin"—but don't actually lie down!) 4⃣️ End of the tomb passage (Use a red flashlight to create a mysterious atmosphere) ⚰️Essential Tomb Raider Gear: ▫️Must-bring: High-powered flashlight (To illuminate mural details; available for rent at the museum) ▫️Must-try: AR tomb puzzle (Scan the coffin to trigger stories about burial objects) ▫️Must-snap: "I'm tomb raiding in Luoyang" handheld sign (Secret code for the gift shop) 🎭Hidden Gems: ✔️Collect underworld stamps: 6 tomb exits hide "Rise from the Coffin and Get Rich" stamps ✔️Tomb-themed murder mystery game: "Tomb Shadows" every Saturday at 3pm (free participation) ✔️Night exploration: Tomb passage night tours available on the 15th day of each lunar month (reservations required) ✔️Fun fact: Find the display case marked "Cat Here" to see the resident feline guardian 🚫Tips for the Faint of Heart: ▪️Don't wear floor-length dresses! Tomb thresholds are high and easy to trip over ▪️Tomb passages maintain a constant temperature of 16°C (61°F). Bring a jacket in summer ▪️Those easily spooked should avoid the portrait brick exhibition area (lights cast human shadows) ▪️It's recommended to go with a friend, as echoes in the tombs amplify breathing sounds 📌Practical Tips: 🔸Tickets: Free (Book 3 days in advance via the official WeChat account; bring your ID card) 🔸Transportation: Airport subway Line 2 directly to "Ancient Tombs Museum Station" 🔸Guided tours: Hanfu-clad experts lead tours at 9:30am and 2pm (includes a protective sticker) 🔸Equipment: Archaeological tool kits (Luoyang shovel replica + rubbing paper) available for rent at the entrance 🔸Bonus: Find the only red door frame in the museum and recreate a photo of Er Yue Hong from "The Mystic Nine" 🎞️Filter Settings: 🌟Image - Black Gold +50 Brightness -30 Color Temperature -20 Add "Fog" effect When the flashlight illuminates the crane on the mural, A cool, cinnabar-scented air emanates from the thousand-year-old tomb bricks, You'll finally understand the profound romance of "treating death as life."

🕐️DAY 1: Depart from Shanghai Morning: Departure [HighSpeedRail] Afternoon: Still on the road [HighSpeedRail] Arrived at Luoyang Longmen Station Evening: Yingtian Gate-Mingtang Paradise 🕐️DAY 2: (Because winter vacation is the peak tourist season, we chose Baiyun Mountain, and we can also go to Laojun Mountain in the future) Morning: Departure [Car][Car][Car] Arrival at Baiyun Mountain Afternoon: Return [Car][Car][Car][Car][Car] If you are prone to motion sickness, remember to bring motion sickness medicine because it is really far from the city. Evening: Small Street Tianfu 🕐️DAY 3: Morning: White Horse Temple Afternoon: Luoyang Museum + Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum (it’s a bit tiring to visit both museums, so it’s better to choose one that’s easier) Evening: Lijing Gate [12:00]DAY4: Morning: Longmen Grottoes Afternoon: Luoyi Ancient City + Makeup Evening: The makeup is beautiful, take a photo! [Cute] [12:00]DAY5: Return Luoyang Beijiao Airport [TakeOff]-Shanghai [RedHeart] Tips: The hotel we chose is Luoyang Menggong Capital Cultural Theme Hotel. The room environment is great, clean and hygienic, and it is also very convenient to take a taxi. As a Shanghai local, I feel that the food in Luoyang is very delicious [Cute][Cute] I went home before I had enough [Wronged] Please try more local food

📜 Luoyang in-depth travel guide ✨ Itinerary Overview ✨ 🕒 Recommended number of days to visit: 4-5 days 📍 Core area: Old Town + Luolong District + surrounding natural scenic spots 🎫 Required documents: Mainland China ID card/student ID card (discounts for some scenic spots) 🚩 Trip Highlights 🚩 【🌟 Cultural Landmark】 • White Horse Temple 🐎 (China's first ancient temple + Qiyun Pagoda) • Lijing Gate 🏯 (climb up to overlook the panoramic view of the ancient streets of Ming and Qing Dynasties) 【🌿 Secret Realm Exploration】 ▫️ Luoyi Ancient City 🎎 (Trip Moments preferred destination) ▫️ Shangyang Palace Cultural Park 🌸 (Sui and Tang Dynasty Royal Garden Site) ▫️ Ancient Tomb Museum 🕳️ (architectural wonders of the underground world) 【🍜 A feast for your tongue】 🍲 Really different water banquet 🥟 (Must order Peony bird's nest + pork slices with soup) 🍢 Cross Street Night Market 🌙 (almond tea + no-stir soup + fried yogurt) ☕ Yingtianmen Coffee Bar ☕ (33rd floor observation deck) 📅 Detailed itinerary 📅 🗓️ Day 1: First impression of the capital 09:00 Longmen Grottoes (Highlights: Xishan Grottoes + Vairocana Buddha) 12:30 Lunch at Longmen Ancient Street (recommended: Yishuiyao Restaurant) 14:30 Xiangshan Temple + Baiyuan (Bai Juyi Cemetery) 18:00 Night Tour of Longmen (light show time: 19:30/20:30) 🗓️ Day 2: Religious and cultural tour 08:30 White Horse Temple (International Buddhist Temple Area, super exotic photo taking) 10:30 Di Renjie's Tomb + Qiyun Pagoda 12:00 Vegetarian food at the temple (Zen restaurant experience) 14:00 Ancient Tomb Museum (Guided Tour is strongly recommended) 17:00 Luoyi Ancient City (Hanfu makeup must be booked in advance) 🗓️ Day 3: Tour of the Sui and Tang Dynasties 09:00 Yingtianmen Ruins (3D projection show must be seen) 11:00 Jiuzhou Pond Ruins Park (a model of royal gardens) 13:00 Mingtang Paradise Scenic Area (climb Mingtang to overlook modern Luoyang) 15:00 Luoyang Museum (Tang Sancai/Bronze Artifacts) 19:00 Night view of Tiantang Mingtang (lit like a palace) 🗓️ Day 4: Visit the secret mountain and water area 07:30 Baiyun Mountain (it is recommended to stay in a B&B in the scenic area) 09:00 Jiulong Waterfall + Yuhuang Peak 15:00 Return (you can visit Chongdu Valley on the way) 💡 In-depth experience 💡 • Handmade experience 🎨: Tang Sancai firing/Peony porcelain production • Cultural Salon 📚: Heluo Culture Lecture (Every Saturday at the City Library) • Intangible Cultural Heritage 🎭: Luoyang Palace Lantern Making/Shadow Play Performance 🚗 Transportation Tips 🚗 ✓ High-speed rail: 15 minutes drive from Luoyang Longmen Station to the city center ✓ Metro: Line 1 (Gushui-Yangwan) connects major attractions ✓ Car rental: Recommend new energy shared cars (convenient parking in scenic spots) 📌 Useful Information 📌 ⚠️ Best season: April (peony blooming season) / October (autumn scenery) 📸 Photography tips: Early morning/dusk light is best 🎁 Gifts: Peony Cake/Ruyang Dukang Wine/Bronze Replica ✨ Conclusion ✨ This capital city favored by emperors of 13 dynasties, It tells the story of eternity in the interweaving of modern and ancient styles. Follow this guide, Let us feel the temperature of history with every step and scene. 🏮

If you only have one day to experience the history of Luoyang, you can't miss these three museums! ✅Route: Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum → Luoyang Museum → Sui-Tang Grand Canal Museum 👉🏻Transportation: If you are staying in the city center, we recommend taking a taxi for the whole trip, which is efficient and convenient. 🏛️Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum 📍Address: No. 6, Jichang Road, Old Town District, Luoyang This is the most unique museum I have ever seen! You can walk directly into the underground tombs and feel the weight of history up close. It is also the site of the Jingling Mausoleum of Emperor Xuanwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and is divided into three exhibition areas: typical tombs of past dynasties, imperial tombs of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and a mural gallery. First, see the typical tombs and murals of past dynasties indoors, and then visit the Jingling Mausoleum outdoors. The 25 relocated and restored tombs from the Western Han to the Song and Jin dynasties will give you a real understanding of the ancient people's view of death. 🏛️Luoyang Museum 📍Address: Wenbo Road, Luolong District, Luoyang There are six basic exhibitions in the museum, and the "Heluo Civilization" and "Treasures Exhibition" are must-sees. The "Heluo Civilization" exhibition is divided into five parts and tells the story of the glory of Luoyang, the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, with a rich collection of exhibits. The "Treasures Exhibition" is a collection of the museum's finest pieces, offering a feast for the eyes. 🚇Transportation: Take bus No. 1 or 77; take subway line 2 to "Wenboyuan" station, exit A, and walk 500 meters. 🏛️Sui-Tang Grand Canal Museum 📍Address: Binhe North Road, Old Town District, Luoyang The Sui-Tang Grand Canal was built in the Sui Dynasty, connecting the north and south with Luoyang as the center. The first and second floors are the permanent exhibition "The Grand Canal of the Sui and Tang Dynasties," which provides an in-depth understanding of canal culture. The interactive exhibition "The Journey of a Grain of Rice" on the third floor is super interesting, so don't miss it! Follow this route from morning to night and immerse yourself in the historical charm of Luoyang in one day! Save this post and get ready for a museum trip!

Luoyang, an ancient capital carrying thousands of years of civilization and countless legends. In this city, the footprints of Empress Wu Zetian are still there, and every brick and tile seems to be telling her legendary story. ✅Laojun Mountain A Taoist holy place, surrounded by clouds and mist, it looks like a fairyland🌫 Climb to the top of the mountain, watch the clouds roll by, listen to the sound of pine waves, and feel the perfect combination of nature and Taoism. Come to Laojun Mountain, let's find the peace of mind in the fairyland🌌 ✅Yingtian Gate The south gate of the ancient city of Luoyang, magnificent, simple and elegant🛡 Standing here, it seems that you can travel through time and space and return to that glorious dynasty🏛 Feel the vicissitudes of history and taste the charm of the ancient capital🍁 ✅Tiantang Mingtang Luoyang's iconic building, magnificent and beautiful🏮 Walking through it, it seems like being in a fairyland. Tiantang Mingtang, let us experience the prosperity and magnificence of the ancient capital. ✅White Horse Temple The birthplace of Chinese Buddhism, an ancient temple with a long history🕌 The ancient trees in the temple are towering, and the sound of Sanskrit can cleanse your soul🌳 Feel the profoundness of Buddhist culture and find inner peace🌿 ✅Luoyang Museum This is an important window to understand the history and culture of Luoyang and even the entire Central Plains🏛 The museum displays a wealth of cultural relics, from prehistoric times to modern times, and each exhibit carries a heavy historical story. ✅Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum Countless wisdom and stories of ancient people are buried here🕰 Every ancient tomb is a history book, and every unearthed cultural relic is a witness to history. ✅Sui and Tang Grand Canal Cultural Museum🌉 Here the historical changes and cultural value of the Grand Canal are displayed🌊 Through a wealth of pictures, models and objects, you can understand the important impact of the Grand Canal on the ancient economy, culture and transportation. In Luoyang, every scenic spot is a vivid history textbook and every building tells an ancient story. Whether you want to trace the history or experience the charm of the ancient capital, Luoyang is a tourist destination not to be missed. Come to Luoyang, let us walk into the thousand-year-old capital and feel the charm of culture!

Which is the most unique museum in Luoyang? Of course it’s the Tomb Museum. Entering the museum is like transforming into Hu Bayi and embarking on a wonderful adventure, which is very interesting. [Cute] The Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum consists of a group of buildings imitating the Han Dynasty and a group of buildings imitating the Northern Wei Dynasty. The main part is the Jingling Mausoleum of Emperor Xuanwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty. There are many flowers, plants and trees planted between the buildings on the ground, and there are rockery and water pools. It can be called a park-style museum, which is wonderful and unique. Luoyang Museum of Ancient Art is one of the largest ancient tomb museums in China. It is also the first ancient tomb museum in the world and one of the fifth batch of national first-class museums. The museum is divided into three exhibition areas: tombs of successive dynasties, the Northern Wei emperors' tombs, and the mural gallery. At the entrance to the underground tourist area, there is an introduction to the tombs of emperors and celebrities from past dynasties in Luoyang. [TeaDrinker] Transportation information: Take bus No. 83 from Luoyang Station and get off at the "Luoyang Ancient Art Museum" stop. Opening hours: 9:00-17:00.

Explore the Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum: Travel through the underground palace of a thousand years Standing in front of the Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum, you feel like you are embarking on a mysterious journey. This is the world's first museum dedicated to ancient tombs, bringing together the tomb culture from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty to the Five Dynasties and telling historical stories. The museum is located in Mangshan, north of Luoyang City, which has been the burial place of emperors and nobles since ancient times. The museum is divided into three parts: "Overview of Burial System," "Brick Painting History," and "Northern Wei Imperial Tombs in Luoyang," which deeply showcase ancient tomb culture. "Overview of Burial System" exhibits ancient tomb culture, typical tombs, and murals, "Brick Painting History" exhibits Song and Jin Dynasty carved bricks, and "Northern Wei Imperial Tombs in Luoyang" exhibits the Jingling Mausoleum of Emperor Xuanwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty. In recent years, the museum has launched immersive cultural and tourism experience projects, such as "Tomb Treasure Hunt and Wonderful Underground Palace Tour," where visitors can experience Chinese history through fun experience projects. Dressed in ancient costumes, visitors push open the vermilion doors and travel back in time to have a conversation with ancient people. The Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum is a window to understand ancient tomb culture and explore the ancient capital of a thousand years, exhibiting Tang Dynasty "Flower and Bird Paintings," Song Dynasty filial piety stories, Ming Dynasty female music and dance performances, and more. The imperial tombs and ancient tombs on Mangshan tell stories of the past, and the museum serves as a bridge connecting ancient and modern times, allowing visitors to feel the charm of history and the depth of culture. Those interested in history can travel through a thousand years here, have a conversation with ancient people, and feel the shock of history. This museum is definitely a must-visit place to explore the mysteries of ancient civilization.

🚀 Wang Yibo's hometown of Luoyang is a hidden gem! Life here is full of happiness! With a rich cultural heritage, the people of Luoyang are simple and kind. As the capital of 13 dynasties, it is so low-key that it makes people feel sorry for it, but after experiencing it, you will find that it is definitely a luxury in low-key! 🎉 Visit all the attractions that Wang Yibo has been to! Beef soup, mutton soup, tofu soup, spicy soup, every bite is a feast for the taste buds! 🎈 Four or five days? Far from enough! There are so many attractions in Luoyang that you will be dazzled. Every step you take is a story, and every place exudes the charm of history. 💖 Must-visit attractions: 1⃣ Yingtianmen Gate at night is absolutely beautiful! Climb up the city tower and enjoy the night view. It's a must for taking photos! 2⃣ Mingtang and Tiantang, although the tickets are a bit expensive, you can feel the solemnity and splendor just by taking photos at the entrance! 3⃣ Longmen Grottoes are breathtaking! Every Buddha statue tells a story of a thousand years, worth the ticket price! 4⃣ White Horse Temple is grand in scale, and the Southeast Asian style temple makes you feel like you are in a foreign country! 5⃣ Luoyi Ancient City is a paradise for Hanfu lovers! Put on Hanfu and stroll through the ancient city, as if you have traveled back in time! 6⃣ Lijing Gate, Shizi Street, Minzhu Street, enjoy snacks all the way! 7⃣ Luoyang Museum, the beauty of cultural relics is amazing! Remember to make a reservation in advance! 8⃣ Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum, a museum full of ancient tombs, the ancient tombs on Beimang Mountain make people marvel at the long history of Luoyang! 9⃣ Erlitou Summer Capital Museum, although a bit far, is definitely worth it! 💡 If you have enough time, don't miss Laojun Mountain! 🍜 Food recommendations: Various soups, beef soup, mutton soup, donkey meat soup... As long as you see old Luoyang people queuing up, the taste will not be bad! Xiaojie Tianfu's snacks are dazzling, and the crowds are surging; Xiaojie pot stickers, water banquet, are all delicious! Minzhu Street, Xigong Xiaojie, are even more food paradises! Gaoji oil tea, Liuji starch noodles, Yushuyuan roast chicken, Maji rice noodles, Liuji tofu soup, Shilixiang, Guanji water banquet... Every bite is the taste of Luoyang! 💥 Luoyang is delicious, fun, and beautiful! You will want to go again! Don't miss this treasure city!

Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum is located in the Mangshan area in the north of Luoyang. It has long been said that "people are born in Suzhou and Hangzhou, and buried in Beiwang"😃, making it an ideal burial place for ancient emperors, generals, and dignitaries. The museum was built in 1987. As the world's first ancient tomb museum and the largest ancient tomb museum in China, it has a unique architectural style, covering an area of 130 mu and a building area of 21,567 square meters. It consists of a group of buildings imitating the Han Dynasty and a group of buildings imitating the Northern Wei Dynasty, with a magnificent and elegant overall style🤩. It comprehensively shows the development of ancient tomb culture in Luoyang and witnesses the profound historical heritage of this ancient capital of 13 dynasties. 📍Location Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum is located at No. 6, Jichang Road, Old Town, Luoyang, Henan Province (near International Peony Garden).📍 Attractions - Exhibition Area of Typical Tombs of Past Dynasties: This exhibition area is divided into two parts: above ground and underground. Above ground, there is a special exhibition "Brick Painting History - Song and Jin Carved Bricks in the Museum", which shows the ancient brick painting art with vivid patterns🎨. The underground exhibition "Funeral System - Collection of Ancient Tombs in Luoyang🕳️" includes three exhibitions: "This Shore and the Other Shore - Ancient Tomb Culture Exhibition", "Heluo Tombs - Exhibition of Typical Tombs in Luoyang", and "Underworld - Exhibition of Ancient Tomb Murals in Henan". It has relocated and restored 25 typical tombs from the Western Han Dynasty to the Song and Jin Dynasties, with about 600 cultural relics displayed in the tombs. - "This Shore and the Other Shore - Ancient Tomb Culture Exhibition": It shows the evolution of ancient tomb culture📜 through rich cultural relics, models, and multimedia displays. - "Heluo Tombs - Exhibition of Typical Tombs in Luoyang": It is displayed in four chapters: Qingyang Ancient Tombs, Thorny Copper Camel, Misty Mangling, and Ancient Tomb Paintings, vividly showing the characteristics and cultural connotations of tombs in different periods🏺. - "Underworld - Exhibition of Ancient Tomb Murals in Henan": It shows the artistic charm of ancient murals, with rich and diverse mural contents, reflecting the social life and religious beliefs of the time🎭. - Northern Wei Jingling Exhibition Area: Located in the west of the museum park, it is the tomb of Emperor Xuanwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty, with a large scale and magnificent momentum. It consists of a mound, a sacred road stone carving, and an underground palace. The underground palace faces south, consisting of a tomb passage, a corridor, and a tomb chamber, with a total length of 54.8 meters. The corridor and tomb chamber are built with special blue bricks🧱. - Henan Ancient Mural Museum: The main building is a building imitating the Han Dynasty pavilion style. The underground floor is the "Colorful Chapter - Ancient Tomb Murals in Henan" exhibition hall. The ground floor is divided into east and west exhibition halls, which are the "Painting World and All Living Things - Development of Ancient Murals" exhibition hall and the "Scientific Protection of Ancient Murals" exhibition hall🎊. Transportation - Bus: Take bus No. 83/369 to the Ancient Tombs Museum bus stop🚍. - Subway: Take subway line 2 to Mangling Station, exit A, and then take a taxi for about 4 km.🚕 - Self-driving: Take the Wangcheng Expressway from the urban area to No. 6, Jichang Road🚗. - Plane: Take bus No. 83 from Luoyang Airport✈️. - High-speed train: Take subway line 2 from the high-speed train station to Mangling Station, and transfer to bus No. 83🚄. - Train: Take bus No. 83 from the square in front of Luoyang Railway Station🚂. Ticket Information Free admission, but reservations are required in advance on the official WeChat account or website🆓.💸 🕙Opening and Closing Information - Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday. From April 1 to October 31, 9:00 - 17:00 (last admission at 16:30); From November 1 to March 31, 9:00 - 16:30 (last admission at 16:00).⏰ - Closed: Closed on Mondays (except for special circumstances, it is recommended to check the official announcement before traveling).🚫 Inside the Scenic Area After entering the scenic area, the Ancient Tombs Museum is on the right, and the Northern Wei Jingling Museum is on the left. The main visit is underground, and there are ancient buildings on the ground for taking photos📷. There is a free luggage storage area and a paid explanation service in the museum.🎙️ Tour Route Enter from Taixu Hall and start the tour. First, visit the "This Shore and the Other Shore - Ancient Tomb Culture Exhibition" in the "Funeral System - Collection of Ancient Tombs in Luoyang" to learn about the evolution of ancient tomb culture; Then visit the "Heluo Tombs - Exhibition of Typical Tombs in Luoyang" in the order of Qingyang Ancient Tombs, Thorny Copper Camel, Misty Mangling, and Ancient Tomb Paintings; Then visit the "Underworld - Exhibition of Ancient Tomb Murals in Henan". Then visit the "Brick Painting History - Song and Jin Carved Bricks in the Museum". Finally, go to Jingling on the west side to visit the Northern Wei Imperial Tomb.🗺️ Notes - The museum is cool. In summer, you can wear a coat before going down the tomb passage to avoid catching a cold🧥. - The passage in the tomb area is low, so tall people need to bend down frequently, and women should avoid wearing miniskirts👗. - Most areas in the museum allow photography, but flash and tripods are prohibited📸. - Follow the rules of the museum, do not make loud noises, smoke, play, or damage cultural relics and public facilities.🙅‍♂️🙅‍♀️💖

Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum is located at No. 6, Jichang Road, Old Town District, Luoyang City, Henan Province. It is the largest ancient tomb museum in China and the first ancient tomb museum in the world. "Born in Suzhou and Hangzhou, buried in Beibei." When you come to Luoyang, you must visit the Ancient Tombs Museum. - Opening hours: - Summer (April 1–October 31): 9:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:30); - Winter (November 1–March 31): 9:00–16:30 (last entry at 16:00); - Closed on Mondays (except public holidays). - Reservation: - "Reservation only" policy. Visitors must make a reservation in advance. - Reservation channels: Official WeChat account, official website (no reservation required for people over 60 years old, enter the museum with ID card). - Reservation guide: You can make a real-name reservation through the official WeChat account or official website. Reservations close at 16:00 every day. If you are unable to visit the museum on time, you can apply for a refund in this system before 20:00 on the day of your visit. No refunds will be given after this time, and the system will automatically record a no-show for the account. Accounts with 3 consecutive no-shows will not be able to make a reservation for 90 days. - Ticket information: Free. - Transportation: - The museum is close to Luoyang Airport. You can take bus No. 83 from Luoyang Airport to the museum; - Visitors from the high-speed railway station can take Metro Line 2 to Mangling Station and transfer to bus No. 83 to the museum; - Visitors from Luoyang Railway Station can take bus No. 83 from the square in front of the station to the museum; - Tour route: - Museum gate - Taixu Hall - Xuantang - Enter the underground tombs in order - Mural Hall - Jingling - Museum exit. - Guide service: - 1–10 people, CNY 150. You can join a group at the service center counter in Taixu Hall. The group will start the tour when there are 10 people. The tour lasts for more than 1 hour.

✨Today I visited the Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum, and it was truly amazing!😍 📍Address: It's in Luoyang, and it's easy to find with navigation. As soon as you enter the museum, it's like embarking on a mysterious journey through time👣. The museum showcases restored scenes of ancient tombs from different periods, from the Western Han to the Song and Jin dynasties. The different styles of tomb structures are truly impressive👏. Walking slowly along the passage, you can see the exquisite murals. Although the colors have faded over time, you can still see their original splendor. Each stroke seems to tell the stories of the ancients and their hopes for the afterlife🎨. There are also various pottery figurines, so lifelike that they seem to come to life at any moment🤭. The display of coffins also gives a sense of the weight of history, evoking a deep curiosity and reverence for the burial culture of the ancients. The lighting in the museum is very atmospheric, with dim lights adding to the sense of mystery🕯️. It's a great place for photography📷, and you can easily take stunning photos (but remember to be respectful when taking photos). In short, the Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum is a must-visit place where you can learn about ancient burial culture up close and experience the depth and mystery of history.💕

#traveldiaries Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum is a museum presenting Chinese ancient tombs in Luoyang, in the Henan province of China. The museum was established in 1984 and opened to the public in 1987. It is located on Mang Hill, in the eastern side of Zhongtou Village, about 10 km north of Luoyang City. It is a thematic museum, which mainly displays ancient tombs and murals. It is one of the largest museums of ancient tombs in China and the first one in the world. Visitor can learn about Chinese tombs and burial customs. ⏰Time needed: 1–2 hours Must-sees: typical tombs, murals Suited to: history lovers 🎫 Ticket: free #chinatrip #luoyang

If you are a fan of "Ghost Blowing Light" and "DM Notes" If you want to understand people's views on life and death and funerals in different eras If you are addicted to "Northern DM Notes" like me Then don't miss this trip to the tomb - 👉🏻As the world's first ancient tomb museum and the only museum in China that focuses on displaying ancient tombs, it displays 25 typical tombs that were moved and restored from various places in Luoyang, ranging from the Western Han Dynasty to the Song and Jin Dynasties - You can "drill" into each ancient tomb, feel the tomb architecture, see the unearthed cultural relics and their locations, tomb murals, brick carving art, etc. Completely zero distance, you can even bring yourself into the scenes of the three novels mentioned above - ⭐️Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum 🕐Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (no admission at 16:00) 🎫Free admission but reservations are required in advance - The museum is divided into three exhibition areas: 1️⃣ Typical Tombs of Past Dynasties, 2️⃣ Imperial Tombs of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and 3️⃣ Mural Museum - ☑️The exhibition area of ​​Typical Tombs of Past Dynasties is divided into two parts: above ground and underground. 25 representative tombs from the Western Han Dynasty to the Song and Jin Dynasties were relocated and restored here, with a total of about 600 cultural relics on display - ☑️The exhibition area of ​​the imperial tombs of the Northern Wei Dynasty imitates the architectural style of the Northern Wei Dynasty. The exhibition area is mainly composed of the Jingling Mausoleum of Emperor Xuanwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and the tombs of Yuanyi, the King of Literature in Qinghe, and Yuanyi, the King of Jiangyang, were relocated and restored - ☑️The collection of tomb murals in the mural museum involves multiple dynasties such as the Western Han Dynasty, the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the Tang and Song Dynasties, and the Jin and Yuan Dynasties. The owners of the mural tombs range from emperors, concubines, dignitaries to local officials and ordinary people, which are of great historical and cultural value. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

"There is little idle land on the top of Beimang Mountain, which is full of old tombs of Luoyang people"🪦 Come to Luoyang and legally enter the ancient tombs It's like the Grave Robbers' Chronicles come to life The Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum was established because Beimang Mountain and its surroundings are ancient tombs from various dynasties! ✅The entire museum is also known as the "relocated residents and aborigines", because most of the ancient tombs were moved from other places intact, and the "aborigines" refer to the Jingling! ✅The entire museum is very large, because most of it is underground, so the air will be a bit stuffy! At the same time, the tombs are small, so you need to bend over to enter! ✅The Ancient Tombs Museum is far from the city, it is recommended to take a taxi, and the online car-hailing fixed price will be better! ✅About tickets🎫: Free🆓, reservation required📅! Special holidays! Tickets will be released three days in advance, it is best to make an appointment in advance! ⚠️It's best to ask for an explanation to understand the story behind it! This will be more meaningful, otherwise you will be in a hurry and confused!

⛰【Attraction Guide】 📍Detailed Address: Luoyang, Henan 🚗Transportation Guide: 🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 💰Ticket Price: Free 🌟Highlights: The area around Beimang Mountain in Luoyang has been known since ancient times as a place where 'the top of Beimang Mountain has little idle soil, all is the old tombs of Luoyang people.' Based on this, the thematic Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum emerged. With its vast area, unique style, long history of collected tombs, and the variety and number of types, it ranks first in the world and is one of the great wonders of China. Therefore, the Luoyang Ancient Art Museum is also one of the largest ancient tomb museums in China and has become the first ancient tomb museum in the world. 📌Little Tips: A very distinctive museum, experience the scenes from the 'Tomb Raider Notes'.

#chinatrip Life advice! Don't miss these places when you're away from Luoyang. The wind blows through Luoyang City, and the flowers bloom in the Tang Dynasty Dream. It's an ancient capital of the Thirteen Dynasties, a history textbook that has been passed down for five thousand years. The Lady of the Peony Flower City is really better than hearing a hundred times. When the lanterns are lit up, it feels like crossing a thousand years to meet history and attack. Day 2: Visit Luoyang Museum, a Longmen Grottoes. Day 2: Ying Tianmen One Hall, Heaven, Nineteen Continents Pond, Lijingmen, and Luoyang Ancient City. Share 2 Days and 1 Night Tourist Routes

The museum with the heaviest yin energy The Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum, the world's first museum dedicated to ancient tomb archaeology, is the only one in China that integrates imperial mausoleums, ancient tombs and their affiliated cultural relics, stone carvings, and ancient murals into one large-scale tomb museum. It has relocated and restored 25 ancient tombs. Walking through the tomb passages and chambers, every brick you step on is an antique, offering an experience akin to the 'Grave Robbers' Chronicles'. It's truly heartbreaking to see the various tombs that have been looted, leaving nothing but empty graves behind. It's astonishing to think how many treasures would have been passed down through generations if the tombs had not been robbed. The murals are still very impressive. While the Shaanxi History Museum charges for viewing their murals, this one is free and displays them along the tomb passages, providing a more authentic experience. If you're tired of ordinary museums, this one is definitely worth arranging a visit to. The atmosphere is filled with a dense yin energy, which is a bit scary, so I didn't take many casual photos Coming out, I unexpectedly encountered Emperor Xuanwu! It was a bit of a surprise, a relatively new way of museum operation.

Fuxi held the ruler, Nuwa held the compass, The snake body below resembles the DNA chromosome that gives birth to life. The only ancient tomb museum in the country (next to Luoyang Airport, the first choice for returning)😍😍😍

Luoyang, an ancient capital with a long history and splendid culture, always attracts the eyes of countless tourists. This time, I had the privilege of visiting the Ancient Tomb Museum in Luoyang, which felt like being in a real-life version of 'The Grave Robbers' Chronicles,' experiencing the mystery and charm of ancient tombs firsthand. The Ancient Tomb Museum is built on the basis of the Northern Wei Dynasty Jingling Mausoleum in the Mangshan Tomb Complex. It has recreated tombs from various dynasties, forming a vivid timeline of burial practices. 'Lady Opening the Door' is a unique form of artistic expression that first appeared in the Han Dynasty and was popular during the Song, Jin, and Yuan periods. It is often found in tomb chambers, ancestral temples, and stone archway paintings, and is a common theme in ancient Chinese painting and sculpture. These images of women partially opening doors are lifelike, as if they are telling ancient stories, moving the viewer deeply. The tomb of Song Si Lang, a late Northern Song Dynasty burial, was discovered in 1983. The tomb chamber has an octagonal floor plan, with brick columns built at each angle, topped with exquisite brick carvings of bracket sets. One side features a brick-built imitation wooden gatehouse, while the other seven walls have mural fake windows, filled with a strong artistic atmosphere. Here, I seemed to be able to feel the living atmosphere and cultural style of people during the Northern Song period. The exhibition area of Jingling, a royal mausoleum from the Northern Wei period, consists of a tumulus, tomb path, corridor, and tomb chamber. The tumulus is circular, reflecting the ancient concept of 'heaven is round, earth is square.' The underground palace is 56 meters long, and the tomb chamber is nearly square in plan.

As the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, apart from the Longmen Grottoes, Guanlin, and the White Horse Temple on the outskirts, there are pitifully few ancient buildings in Luoyang city. On the way to the Ancient Tomb Museum, I visited two Qing Dynasty building complexes—the Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall and the Luzhe Guild Hall. The decent wood carvings, adorable stone lions🦁️, and exquisite stone column bases are among the few highlights. Tips1: During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the 'Shanxi merchants' from Shanxi and the 'Huizhou merchants' from Anhui shone together, holding a pivotal position in the national commerce and financial life. Luoyang was a necessary pass for Shanxi merchants moving south, Huizhou merchants moving north, and Shaanxi merchants moving east. There are two remaining ancient building complexes in the old city of Luoyang. One is the Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall, which was built during the Kangxi and Yongzheng periods of the Qing Dynasty by the wealthy merchants of Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces. The other is the Luzhe Guild Hall, which was built in the ninth year of Qianlong (1744 AD) by fellow merchants from the prefectures of Luan and Zezhou in Shanxi. The Luzhe Guild Hall and the Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall are less than one kilometer apart, east and west, showing the prosperity of Shanxi merchants' business. Tips2: The Wood and Stone Carving Art of Luzhe Guild Hall The wood and stone carvings of the Luzhe Guild Hall are particularly outstanding. On the components of each level of the building, especially under the eaves, the wooden beams, lintels, brackets, and hanging columns are almost all decorated with carvings. There are figures, animals, flowers, and more, with wood carvings using techniques such as relief and openwork. In addition to wood carvings, the stone carving art of the Luzhe Guild Hall is also very distinctive, especially the carvings on the column bases of the main hall, which are lively and exquisite. The six stone column bases in front of the outer eaves are particularly characteristic, with the upper layer featuring two dragons playing drums, the middle layer consisting of six animals penetrating a table in openwork, and the lower layer composed of three layers of stone carvings with twelve overlapping lotus petal patterns.

【Seeing Central Plains·Luoyang·Place of Eternal Rest, Place of Dream Entrustment】Braving the intense heat, I came to the Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum with great enthusiasm. First of all, the planning and design of this museum is excellent, showcasing tombs from various dynasties, and providing a comprehensive introduction to the Chinese tomb system through a large number of pictures and texts, with great effort. However, the real things inside are too simple and rough, there is almost no bright feeling, which is far from the feeling of being dazzled by the brick carvings of Ma Village in Shanxi a few days ago. Fortunately, the mural area is not bad, the exquisite brick carvings of the Jin Dynasty and the celestial map of the Western Han Dynasty are surprising, which can be considered as a compensation for my injured heart! Tomb area of various dynasties: The corridors on both sides are the relocated and restored tombs of nine dynasties from the Two Hans to the Song and Jin Dynasties (Western Han, Xinmang, Eastern Han, Cao Wei, Western Jin, Northern Wei, Tang, Song, Jin). The content includes tomb architecture, brick carving art, tomb murals, unearthed cultural relics, etc., revealing some rules of the development and evolution of tombs and their burial objects in the Henan region from the Western Han to the Song and Jin Dynasties. Mural Hall: In chronological order, it displays 53 groups of more than 90 tomb murals and painted carved bricks unearthed in Henan Province (mainly in Luoyang area). The time spans eight dynasties (periods) including the Western Han, Xinmang, Eastern Han, Northern Wei, Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, and Jin, and 15 mural tombs.

Luoyang, located in the center of the world, is not only the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, but also a "feng shui treasure" in traditional culture. In the evolution of the city over thousands of years, Luoyang has not only witnessed the change of dynasties, but also left countless ancient tombs. These tombs carry the imprint of people's imagination of the afterlife in each era from the Xia and Shang dynasties to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum, as the only museum in China that displays the tomb system of multiple dynasties, is definitely one of the must-visit destinations in Luoyang. Of course, the most important thing is that after visiting this museum, you will understand how exaggerated those tomb-robbing movies and TV shows are. The museum's exhibition content is divided into three major themes ⏺"A Grand View of Burial Systems - A Collection of Ancient Tombs in Luoyang" Part One: "Heritage of the Luohe - Display of Typical Tombs in Luoyang" Nine dynasties and 25 ancient tombs are on display, all of which are underground. Each tomb can be entered for viewing, with only murals and stone carvings remaining inside, especially the most famous Song Tomb noblewoman's door. Part Two: "This Shore and the Other Shore - Exhibition of Ancient Tomb Culture" Through pictures, cultural relics, models, multimedia retrieval and other forms, it displays the important archaeological discoveries in Luoyang after the liberation, and interprets the architecture, murals, sculptures, utensils, decorations, and inscriptions in the tombs of different periods to explain the thoughts, emotions, and ethics behind them. Part Three: "A Thousand Autumns in the Underworld - A Grand View of Ancient Tomb Murals in Henan" A total of 18 groups of 65 ancient murals covering 185 square meters from the Han, Tang, Song, and Yuan periods in Henan region are on display. ⏺"Brick Painting History - Collection of Song and Jin Carved Bricks Exhibition" Connected to the first theme, this section displays a total of 106 Song and Jin carved bricks, divided into three categories: eternal offerings, great filial piety, and beautiful wishes. Through the visit, you can systematically understand the secular life and spiritual pursuits of people in the Central Plains during the Song and Jin periods. ⏺"Luoyang Northern Wei Imperial Mausoleum" After leaving the first two theme exhibition halls, you can come to the entrance of Jingling, where the museum is located. Visitors can pass through the long tomb passage and directly descend to the imperial mausoleum to see the royal mausoleum of the Northern Wei Dynasty. However, only stone coffins and stone statues remain inside. Opening hours (stop admission at 16:00) Summer: April 1 - October 31 9:00--17:00 Winter: November 1 - March 31 9:00--16:30 You need to make an appointment in advance, and the tickets are free

The Northern Wei Imperial Mausoleum is displayed in the above-ground part of the Ancient Tomb Museum, mainly featuring the Jingling of Emperor Xuanwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty, showcasing the mausoleum system and royal mausoleum of the Northern Wei Dynasty during the Luoyang period. The tomb owner of the Jingling in the Ancient Tomb Museum is Emperor Xuanwu, the eighth emperor of the Northern Wei Dynasty and the second son of Emperor Xiaowen, Yuan Ke. In 497 AD, Yuan Ke was established as the crown prince. In 499 AD, Emperor Xiaowen died of illness on his way to conquer the Southern Qi, and the 16-year-old Yuan Ke inherited the throne according to his will. He died in Luoyang in 515 AD and was buried on the Bei Mang Mountain. The design of the mausoleum learned from the Han Dynasty system and built a large-scale mausoleum and mound on the ground. There is a divine path in front of the mound, with stone Weng Zhong placed on both sides. Sacrificial buildings were built in the mausoleum, and the customs of the Xianbei tribe were also retained, such as the tomb chamber being square and single-roomed, etc. Jingling has been looted many times in history, and only some fragments of artifacts were unearthed during the excavation. There are five categories: celadon, glazed pottery, pottery, stone tools, and iron tools. Among the unearthed objects are Northern Song coins and white porcelain bowls, indicating that Jingling had been looted during the Song and Jin periods. A headless stone Weng Zhong with a residual height of 2.9 meters was unearthed 10 meters southwest of the tomb entrance, confirming that there were divine path stone carvings in front of the Northern Wei imperial mausoleum. The head of the stone Weng Zhong is now repaired.

The museum is a thematic ancient tomb museum, the first of its kind in the world, and the only tomb museum in China, with numerous tomb groups and mural art on display. The museum is divided into three major exhibition areas: the tombs of past dynasties, the tombs of the Northern Wei emperors, and the mural gallery, housing dozens of tombs from various periods of ancient China, all relocated from their original sites and restored for display in the underground exhibition area. According to the exhibition content, it can be divided into 'A Grand View of Burial Systems - A Collection of Ancient Tombs in Luoyang' 'Luoyang Northern Wei Imperial Mausoleum' 'Brick Painting History - A Collection of Song and Jin Carved Bricks Exhibition' Among them, 'A Grand View of Burial Systems - A Collection of Ancient Tombs in Luoyang' is divided into 'This Shore and The Other - Ancient Tomb Culture Exhibition' 'Heritage Tombs - Luoyang Typical Tomb Display' 'Underworld for a Thousand Autumns - Henan Ancient Tomb Mural Grand View' three exhibitions Ticket: Free ⏳Opening hours: (Closed on Mondays, except holidays) Summer 9:00—17:00 Winter 9:00—16:30 (No entry after 16:00) 🚉Transportation strategy: 1. Train: Take bus No. 83 directly from Luoyang Railway Station: 2. Subway + Bus: Take subway line 2 to Mangling Station in the city and transfer to bus No. 83 directly