Mancheng Han Tombs
The Mancheng Han Tombs are the mausoleums of Western Han prince Liu Sheng and his wife Dou Wan. They are the best-preserved and largest cave-palace tombs in China,…
Mancheng Han Tombs, Beijing
Key facts
- Admission
- Entry ¥10; the tombs of Prince Liu Sheng of Zhongshan and his consort Dou Wan are ¥30 each; combined ticket ¥50
- Opening hours
- 8：30—17：00
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Getting there
- From Baoding Station take bus 10 to Mancheng District, then transfer to a local bus to Lingshan; if driving, take the Beijing–Kunming Expressway to the Mancheng exit
- By car
- From Beijing, take the Beijing–Shijiazhuang Expressway and exit at Baoding South. Then follow the Baoding South outer ring road heading west.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1713. Open in Google Maps
About Mancheng Han Tombs
The Mancheng Han Tombs are the mausoleums of Western Han prince Liu Sheng and his wife Dou Wan. They are the best-preserved and largest cave-palace tombs in China, featuring a rare replica of Han dynasty palace architecture. Since excavation began in 1968, a wealth of precious artefacts has been unearthed, including the world-famous gold-threaded jade burial suit, the Changxin Palace Lamp, the gold-inlaid Boshan censer and the Vermilion Bird Cup with Ring Handles.
Tips from the guidebook
- The precious gold-threaded jade burial suit
- Eighteen Western Han tombs in China have yielded jade burial suits, but only eight of them were gold-threaded. The most representative is the gold-threaded jade suit of Prince Liu Sheng of Zhongshan, found in Mancheng Tomb No. 1.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mancheng Han Tombs cost?
Admission to Mancheng Han Tombs is Entry ¥10; the tombs of Prince Liu Sheng of Zhongshan and his consort Dou Wan are ¥30 each; combined ticket ¥50, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Mancheng Han Tombs?
Mancheng Han Tombs is open 8：30—17：00.
How do I get to Mancheng Han Tombs?
From Baoding Station take bus 10 to Mancheng District, then transfer to a local bus to Lingshan; if driving, take the Beijing–Kunming Expressway to the Mancheng exit
How long should I spend at Mancheng Han Tombs?
Plan on 2–4 hours for Mancheng Han Tombs.
Where is Mancheng Han Tombs?
Mancheng Han Tombs is in Beijing, Beijing Municipality, in the North China of China. Zhongshan Road, Mancheng, Baoding
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