Tombes peintes de Liaoyang

The burial chambers contain painted walls depicting daily scenes and celestial patterns across multiple underground rooms connected through stone passages.

These tombs were built between the Eastern Han and Western Jin dynasties, spanning from 1800 years ago through three centuries of Chinese civilization.

The painted murals show detailed scenes of banquets, hunting activities, and domestic life, reflecting the traditions of noble families in ancient Liaodong.

Visitors can explore the tomb locations throughout Liaoyang city by taking local transportation to different excavation areas without paying entrance fees.

The walls of these burial chambers were constructed using interlocking shale slabs from Nanfen, directly painted with mineral pigments in multiple colors.

Location: Liaoyang

GPS coordinates: 41.31611,123.17056

Latest update: March 14, 2025 11:48