Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

Description

The Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King is amongst one of the best museums in China and is also referred to as the Museum of the Southern Yue Royal Mausoleum. The museum houses numerous exhibits from the royal tomb of Zhao Mo - the second ruler of Nanyue who ruled from 137BC to 122 BC. The contents of the tomb were discovered in 1983 and following the discovery, the Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King was established in 1988 to showcase the 2000 year old history of the area. The massive museum covers an area of over 14,000 square metres and highlight exhibits include a chariot, gold and silver vessels and thousands of burial artefacts. A jade garment made up of jade and silk pieces - the only one of its kind in the world - is yet another popular exhibit.

Ticket Price

Tickets cost around ¥12 for adults

Opening Hour

Open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. No admission after 4:45 p.m.

Recommended Visit Duration

Around 1 – 2 hours

Suitable For

 Adults, Families, Young Adults, Senior Guests, Children

Must See

The silk-jade garment on display

Prayer Facilities

Designated prayer room facilities at the Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King might be unavailable, but it is possible to enquire for a private space that can be made use of during prayer times. Muslim travellers may also go to some of the mosques near Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King in Shanghai such as the Great Mosque of Guangzhou - also known as the Huaisheng Mosque or Guangta Mosque - which is the main mosque in Guangzhou

Halal Food

Access to Halal food near the Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King can be found at a few Halal restaurants near the museum. Some of the Halal restaurants in Shanghai include the Bosphorus, Aussie Pizza, Xinyue Muslim Restaurant and Maedah.