An old saying goes that Suzhou and Hangzhou are good places to live, while Luoyang is a good place to die. Many ancient emperors, princes, generals, and other public celebrities, among others, took this advice and left orders that they were to be buried in Luoyang after their death. There are over 20 ancient tombs that date back to the Han Dynasty to the North Song Dynasty. A museum was built at the site where many ancient tombs were excavated.
The museum is located at Mang Hill, in the north suburb of the city, about 8 kilometers from the city center. It covers an area of 3 hectares and is divided two parts, underground and aboveground. The aboveground part contains a Han-style gate as well as some halls. Tomb models can be found that date from the Stone Age to the Han Dynasty, while restored funerary objects and funeral rituals are displayed in the easte hall. The underground section is a group of tombs which is about 7 meters underground. There are also items on display that have been excavated here, including vividly painted murals, valuable relics, and a number of clay figures. Visitors can also find the models of 22 ancient tombs, restored to their original appearance.
