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Hanling Garden
Hanling Garden, also known as the imperial tomb of Guangling King, is a 3A national scenic zone. Inside are the well-preserved tombs of Liu Xu, the first Guangling King of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC–AD 24), and his queen, and their wooden coffins. The tomb is called an "underground palace" for its large scale, the most complicated structure and the most excellent workmanship among similar tombs in China.
Entering the gate of Hanling Garden, you will see a pair of pixie-like winged lions on both sides of the path. Pixies are a mythical animal in ancient Chinese legends which can exorcise evil spirits. Their sculptures are placed before large ancient tombs to safeguard them.
There are two magnificent gate towers on the platform. They are common in front of ancient palaces, temples and tombs, usually with one on each side, with a platform in between on which a watchtower is built. It is called "que" in Chinese used as safeguard and lookout.
Address: No 98 Pingshantang East Road, Yangzhou
Tickets: 30 yuan ($4.63)
Opening time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in spring and summer, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm in autumn and winter
Transportation: bus No 25
Tel: +86-514-8762-5587-15