Tomb of Shexiang & Shexiang Museum
奢香墓
The tomb of Lady Shexiang, an early Ming Yi female statesman who served as Pacification Commissioner of Guizhou, and its dedicated museum, both in the Dafang county seat. The tomb is a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit.
Lady Shexiang was a Yi female statesman during the Hongwu reign of the Ming dynasty. While serving as Pacification Commissioner of Guizhou, she opened the Longchang Nine Post Stations and promoted exchange between the southwest and the Central Plains, and she is still revered today. The tomb lies on the northern outskirts of the Dafang county seat. As a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit, its Yi-style burial mound is solemn and simple. Next door, the Shexiang Museum displays Yi history, Yi-script classics, lacquerware and costumes, offering a window into Shuixi Yi culture. Admission is generally free (ID required). Opening hours follow the museum's notice. The site can be visited the same day as Mu'ege Ancient City.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (check museum announcements)
Nearby sights
- Mu'ege Ancient City (Guizhou Pacification Commission Mansion)
- Shexiang Ancient Town
- Baili Rhododendron Forest
- Baili Rhododendron Jinpo Scenic Area
- Jiudongtian
- Youshan River Scenic Area
- Zhigaaru Lake (Hongjiadu Reservoir)
- Shuixi Ancient Town