Ancient Han City of Chengcun (Minyue Kingdom)

城村汉城遗址(闽越王城)

Part of the World Heritage site. The royal city ruins of the Western Han-era Minyue Kingdom, with city walls, palace foundations and the Minyue Royal City Museum.

The Ancient Han City of Chengcun is located in Chengcun, Xingtian Town, Wuyi Mountain city. It was the royal capital of the Minyue Kingdom in the Western Han dynasty. It covers about 480,000 square meters and preserves rammed-earth city walls, palace ruins, city gates and a drainage system. It is considered one of the most completely preserved Han-dynasty ancient city sites in southern China and is part of the Wuyi Mountain World Cultural Heritage. The adjacent Minyue Royal City Museum displays excavated pottery, ironware and roof tiles. It can be visited together with the neighboring Chengcun Ancient Village. It is about 30 km from the resort area, so you will need to drive yourself or hire a car. Museum opening hours vary, so please check on site.

Opening hours

About 08:30–17:30

World Heritage · Minyue kingdom · Archaeological site · Museum

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