Mengshe City Ruins
蒙舍城遗址
The ruins of the early capital of Mengshe Zhao, the predecessor of the Nanzhao kingdom. An important archaeological site for exploring Nanzhao's origins.
The Mengshe City Ruins are located in Miaojie Town, Weishan County. They were the early capital of Mengshe Zhao, the Tang-dynasty predecessor of Nanzhao. Mengshe Zhao rose from here, unified the Six Zhao, established the Nanzhao kingdom and later moved its capital to Taihe City. The site preserves rammed-earth wall remnants of the eastern and western city and some terraced ground. The site is quite plain, which suits visitors interested in Nanzhao history. Nearby is the Mudianluo Tuzhu Temple, which commemorates the founding ancestor of Nanzhao. The ruins are about 8 km from the old town and are best reached by hired car or bicycle.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Weishan Old Town
- Gongchen Tower
- Dengjue Temple
- Weishan Confucian Temple
- Xinggong Tower
- Weishan Dongyue Palace
- Weishan Wenbi Pagoda
- Weibao Mountain