Xuanhua Liao tombs

The cemetery is backed by two mountains of Xingfu and Qibao, and faces two rivers of Yanghe River and Liuchuan river. The terrain here is flat and the transportation is convenient. From 1972 to 1993, more than 10 tombs of the Zhang family in the Liao Dynasty, represented by the tomb of Zhang Shiqing, were excavated here. More than 800 pieces of cultural relics and 360 square meters of murals were unearthed. It was selected as one of the "top ten archaeological discoveries" in 1993 by the State Administration of cultural relics. In 1996, it was announced as a national key cultural relics protection unit by the State Council, and was listed on the 262 meter bronze corridor of the China Century Monument in Beijing.

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Xuanhua Liao tombs

Xuanhua XiaBali Liao Dynasty Mural Tombs are located four kilometers northwest of Xuanhua ancient city.

Introduction to scenic spots

Xuanhua XiaBali Liao Dynasty Mural Tombs are located four kilometers northwest of Xuanhua ancient city. It is close to mountains and rivers, with flat terrain and pleasant environment. More than 10 tombs of the Zhang family in the Liao and Jin Dynasties, headed by Zhang Shiqing, have been excavated by cultural relics workers. A large number of precious cultural relics and exquisite murals have been unearthed from the tombs. The Liao tombs in XiaBali, Xuanhua, have various shapes, such as double chambered tombs, single chambered tombs, square, round, hexagonal, octagonal tombs, etc. Most of the tombs are made of brick carvings and imitated wood, with unique shape and exquisite workmanship, showing the architectural style of the Liao Dynasty. Xuanhua XiaBali Liao Dynasty Mural Tombs have the highest value and the most precious are the color murals painted on the walls of the tombs. There are 98 murals unearthed from Liao tombs, covering a total area of 360 square meters. They are unique in China for their large number, concentrated distribution, rich contents and well preserved. There are astronomical map, tea ceremony map, Sanle map, travel map, door opening map, lantern map, Scripture preparation map, banquet preparation map, assembly preparation map, chess match map, baby play map, flower and bird map, among which astronomical map is the most precious and has the greatest influence. The astronomical map drawn on the top of Zhang Shiqing's tomb is another important discovery in archaeology after the Northern Wei astronomical map in the Han Dynasty's tomb star map. It is a Chinese and Western astronomical map that combines the traditional Chinese star recording method of the twenty-eight constellations with the Western Star recording method of the twelve signs of the zodiac in Babylon. The murals of Liao tombs reflect the integration of economy, culture, religion and nationality between Qidan and Han in Liao Dynasty. The murals are superb in painting skills, smooth lines, bright colors, full of life interest, and the characters look peaceful and lifelike. No wonder some people regard the Liao Dynasty Mural Tombs in XiaBali of Xuanhua as "underground art palace" and "Liao Dynasty life painting".

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Xia Ba Li Cun, Xuanhua District, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province

Address: XiaBali village, Xuanhua District, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province

Longitude: 115.01836

Latitude: 40.6375

Ticket information: 40 RMB

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