Guangzhou's Two-Thousand-Year Treasure — The Tomb of the King of Nanyue

The Museum of the Nanyue King (Royal Tomb Exhibition Area) is a historical treasure trove located at 867 Jiefang North Road. Established on the original site of the tomb, excavated in June 1983, it offers visitors an immersive experience into ancient history.

Exhibitions and Artifacts

The museum showcases over 1,133 unearthed cultural relics, including jade artifacts and imperial seals. Highlights include the "Jade Burial Suit," the earliest complete jade burial suit discovered in China, making it a must-see for visitors.

Museum Structure

The museum features a three-story comprehensive exhibition building on its east side and a two-story main exhibition building to the north. These are connected by a surrounding corridor, creating a unified space. Within this structure, there are 10 exhibition halls, offering both permanent exhibitions of artifacts and porcelain pillows, as well as occasional special exhibitions.

Exhibition Highlights

The main body of the museum is its cultural relics exhibition, primarily displaying artifacts from the tomb of Zhao Mo, King of Nanyue. The exhibition is divided into five sections: Emperor Wen's Gold Seal, Treasures of the Main Chamber, Sacrificial Animals in the Tomb, Imperial Treasury Treasures, and Bells and Cauldrons.

Among the notable jade treasures are the "Jade Burial Suit with Silk Threads," the "High-Footed Cup with a Tray," and the "Dragon and Phoenix Pattern Jade Pendant." This pendant, carved from celadon jade, features intricate openwork carvings of a dragon in its inner ring and a phoenix in its outer ring. Its design has been selected as the emblem for the Museum of the King of Nanyue.

Visitor Information

Please note that visits to the underground tomb are not included. The latest entry time is 17:00, after which entry will not be permitted.

Suggested Itinerary

• 09:00 - Register at the History Exhibition Hall for a guided tour to learn about the Nanyue Kingdom's history, which lasted for 93 years and had five emperors.
• 10:00 - Visit the original site of the ancient tomb.
• 10:30–12:30 - Explore the main exhibition hall, focusing on appreciating the "Ten National Treasures."
• 12:30–13:00 - Visit the special exhibition and the nearby ceramic pillow exhibition hall.

Location

The museum is conveniently located right outside Yuexiu Park Station, Exit E. Visitors can easily access it by taking the subway to this station.