Han Tombs of Liang Kings, Mangdang
汉梁王陵
A cliff-tomb complex carved into the mountain for Prince Xiao of Liang, Liu Wu, and his queen. The queen's tomb is hailed as the “first stone-chamber tomb under heaven,” and a gold-thread jade burial suit was unearthed here.
The Western Han Liang kings carved their tombs into the mountain at sites such as Baoan Mountain in Mangdang. The tombs of Prince Xiao of Liang and his queen are monumental in scale. Their passageways, corridors, main chambers, side chambers, and drainage systems were all excavated from solid limestone. The queen's tomb is more than 200 meters long and contains over 30 chambers, earning it the title “first stone-chamber tomb under heaven.” The gold-thread jade burial suit unearthed from the tomb is now held at the Shangqiu Museum. The tombs are part of the Mangdang scenic area, which has a visitor center and sightseeing buses. The tomb interiors are cool and damp, so bring a jacket even in summer.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00