Ancient Tombs Museum

Introducing Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum
The Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum, also known as the Luoyang Ancient Art Museum, is located north of Luoyang, capital of Henan province. The Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum is China’s first museum featuring ancient tombs from many dynasties and along with unique frescoes.

Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Luo Yang Gu Dai Yi Shu Bo Wu Guan 洛阳古代艺术博物馆
• Best Time to Visit: All year around
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 1 to 2 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Ancient Tombs and Frescoes, Adventure
• Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00 from Apr to Oct; 09:00-16:30 from Nov to Mar; Tuesday to Sunday
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Address: 45 Airport Road, Laocheng District, Luoyang, Henan Province

What to expect at Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum

Situated just six meters underground, the Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum has 26 regular tomb sites, ranging from the West Han to the Song Dynasty,spanning 3,000 years of history. Some of the historical features on display include tomb architecture, brick sculptures art as well as tomb frescoes. The relics on display reflect the pattern of development for funeral objects and rituals over the course of many historical periods and all contain significant historical and cultural information.

The Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum serves as a mysterious and adventurous spectacle providing visitors with access to tomb sites that range from luxurious to quaint, grand or delicate, and vary in styles that represent some of the best examples of ancient Chinese architecture.

How to get to Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum
• The museum is about 3 km to Luoyang Airport. Passengers who make short layover in the airport can spare some time visiting the museum.
• Take bus 27 or 83 from downtown Luoyang to the museum.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Luoyang to Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum.

Additional travel advice on Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum
• The museum is closed on Mondays except for public holidays.
• Keep your passport on you to enter the museum.