Ever thought that you ever have the fortune of laying your eyes on a mausoleum which is actually a museum? Well when travelling to Guangzhou, China, one will certainly be compelled to call by the Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King which boasts of a prized collection of ancient artefacts which have been preserved for the benefit of history buffs the world over. Located near the museum is Ascott IFC Guangzhou. Here one may choose a service apartment in Guangzhou to stay in during the duration of one’s holiday.
The well preserved tomb of King Zhao Mo is what attracts most visitors to the museum which also possesses a fine collection of artefacts that must be explored. The jade burial suit of the king followed by the bronze tiger inlaid with gold feature prominently as part of the collection. Many murals decorate the walls of the tomb and therefore makes its one of the rarest of its kind in the Western Han Dynasty. Since its opening in the year 1988, the museum has seen many tourists arriving to catch a glimpse of this attraction in Guangzhou. Featuring seven parts such as the front chamber, main coffin chamber, west wing rooms and back storage chamber, the area of the tomb is measured at 11 meters in length and a further12 metres in width. Delve into the heart of the Nanyue culture by paying a visit to the museum which is complete in relics and tales that will take you back to the times of when kings and emperors ruled China.
Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.