Park of ChinaOverview
| Designation | UNESCO World Heritage (cultural, 2004) |
| Province | Jilin |
| Location | Ji’an, Jilin, and Huanren County, Liaoning |
| Rivers and lakes | Yalu River |
| Latitude, longitude | 41.0, 126.0 Google Maps |
| Nearby cities | Tonghua, Shenyang |
| Nearby sites | Qingshangou 67km, Benxi Water Cave 165km, Phoenix Mountain 176km, Yalu River 182km Search nearby |
| Themes | Culture, Ancient Building, Tomb, Archaeological sites, Rock art & murals, Passes & fortifications |
About
The capital cities, royal tombs and nobles’ tombs of the Koguryo kingdom lie in the city of Ji’an under Tonghua, Jilin, and in Huanren County, Liaoning. In July 2004 they were inscribed on the World Heritage List, as was the Complex of Koguryo Tombs in North Korea.
The property comprises three capital cities, 14 royal tombs and 26 nobles’ tombs.
Cities: Wunü Mountain City, Guonei City and Wandu Mountain City.
Royal tombs: Maxian tombs 0626, 2100 and 2378, the Qianqiu and Xida tombs, Qixingshan tombs 0211 and 0871, the Taiwang Tomb with the stele of King Haotai, the Linjiang Tomb, Yushan tombs 2110 and 0992, and the General’s Tomb with its accompanying tomb no. 1.
Nobles’ tombs: the Wrestlers’ Tomb, the Dancers’ Tomb, the Manger Tomb, the Wang-character Tomb, the Ring Pattern Tomb, the Ranmou Tomb, the Scattered Lotus Tomb, Changchuan tombs 1, 2 and 4, Yushan tombs 3319 and 2112, Wukuifen tombs 1 to 5, the Four Deities Tomb, Sikuifen tombs 1 to 4, the Elder and Younger Brother tombs, the Folded Ceiling Tomb and the Tortoise Shell Tomb.
Travel tips
Getting there: the site is in two places. Ji'an is in southeastern Jilin on the Yalu River; take the Shenyang–Baishan high-speed line to Tonghua, then a train or bus on to Ji'an. Wunü Mountain City is in Huanren County, Liaoning, reached by bus from Shenyang or Benxi.
Ji'an town: the walls of Guonei City run through the town and can be seen on foot. The Ji'an Museum shows Koguryo finds and is a good place to start.
Wandu Mountain City: in a valley a few kilometres north of town, with a large group of old tombs at the foot of the hill.
Royal tombs: the Taiwang Tomb, the Gwanggaeto (Haotaiwang) Stele and the General's Tomb are in the Yushan area northeast of town, close together.
Wunü Mountain City: on a flat-topped mountain ringed by cliffs; the way up is a long flight of steps; allow half a day.
Mural tombs: most of the painted tombs are closed to visitors.
Time: one day in Ji'an and half a day at Wunü Mountain; the two are far apart, so plan them separately.
Season: summer and autumn are best; winter is very cold.
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Nearby
| World Heritage | Yongling Tomb of the Qing 128km, Fuling Tomb of the Qing 222km, Mukden Palace, Shenyang 230km, Complex of Koguryo Tombs 288km |
| National parks | Qingshangou 67km, Benxi Water Cave 165km, Phoenix Mountain 176km, Yalu River 182km |
| AAAAA attractions | Wunüshan Scenic Area 56km |
| AAAA attractions | Wunüfeng Forest Tourism Area 33km |
| Historic cities | Ji'an 21km |
| Historical sites | Wandu Mountain Ancient City 21km, Donggou Tombs (including the Gwanggaeto Stele) 26km |
| Nature reserves | Ji'an National Nature Reserve 29km, Hani National Nature Reserve 98km |