Site of King's Tomb, Nanyue King Museum, Royal mausoleum in Yuexiu District, China
The Nanyue King Museum contains a massive stone tomb chamber constructed with 750 large stones and decorated with detailed murals from ancient times.
The tomb of King Zhao Mo, who ruled from 137 BC to 122 BC, remained hidden 20 meters underground until its accidental discovery during construction in 1983.
The museum displays more than 1,000 artifacts including bronze items, pottery, weapons, and production tools that reveal daily life in the Nanyue kingdom.
Located at 867 Jiefang Road, the museum can be reached through Metro Line 2 to Yuexiu Park station and remains open throughout the year.
The burial chamber contains a jade suit made of 2,291 pieces connected by silk threads, marking the earliest example of this burial practice in China.
Location: Guangzhou
Inception: 1988
Part of: Nanyue King Museum
GPS coordinates: 23.14044,113.25556
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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