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The Western Han Museum of the Nanyue King Mausoleum

No.867 Jiefang North Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 510030, China
020-36182920
Ranked #14 of 297 attractions in Guangzhou
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Museums
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Bloomfield, New Jersey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW via mobile

The museum is just as the other reviewers put it - easy to get to, modern, good bathrooms, and exhillirating exhibits. Rarely do you get to see a museum placed on top of the actual discovery site let alone see the tomb as it was originally constructed (with some wear and tear after 2000 years). The artifacts are amazing and... More

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Tortola
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

We went as a group, I was not sure where we were going but was amazed at all we saw . We saw the tomb of the king its self and the museum built around it , full of everything they foundin his and his ladies tombs. The tomb of King Nauyne was discovered in 1983 and had not been... More

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Sandakan
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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What I particularly like in this museum are the two video shows that give visitors a very clear picture of a) the actual excavation (b) the locations of the various artifacts that were laid out in the tomb. It is indeed an eye opener to see how they were being laid in a orderly and sequential manner befit for a... More

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Columbia, South Carolina
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71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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I LOVE this place- it houses a great tomb you can actually walk into. Also the museum is loaded with all the treasures held within the tomb. My favorite is the Jade burial suit. Wow!Super clean- the restrooms are western. The price is really cheap and its easy to get from subway. I've been to many tombs/museums in China, and... More

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Dublin
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

Very cheap entrance fee (RMB12 per person). Well maintain and very informative. Not as famous as other attraction in China but worth visiting. Very impressive. Nearby MTR station (2mins walk). A little bit confuse with their item descriptions.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

The museum is built on top of the original excavated tomb of the Nanyue King. One can walk into the tomb itself and the place is well preserved and maintained. Most of the excavated artifacts were displayed in the museum including the jaded body of the king (not sure if the body is still in there but I doubted it).

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Los Angeles, USA
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2011
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Take a cab and ask anyone who can write the chinese name of the Museum and any driver can bring you there. Get an audio self guided tour for RMB 10 but required deposit of RMB100 is needed and an acknowledgement receipt is given for you to get your RMB 100 deposit soon as you are done. Start with an... More

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Singapore
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2010
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We had a free morning before our tour group left for the airport. So we chose this museum over shopping and didn't regret it. First, it's very easy to get to, being on a main road. We took a cab. Second, the queue wasn't too long (it's not the kind of attraction with mass tourist appeal, but that just works... More

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North West England
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2009
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It costs little to enter, the ticket office being at the bottom of the steps to the right as you look at the building. It is large inside, with different sections including one full of the stone/marble head pillows which must have been so uncomfortable to sleep on. The tomb itself is reached by going upstairs and outside, into a... More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2006
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Without trying to duplicate what has been said by the TA Member, Sydney, I have to agree on all points. I visited earlier this year in February and it really is a gem. I found plenty of assistants who spoke some English and were extremely helpful. Some of the gifts in the gift shop were expensive but only by China... More

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