Wangjian Tomb

The Tomb of Wang Jian, or Yong Mausoleum and 永陵 in Chineses, is in the southern suburbs of Chengdu. Wang Jian was a king of the former Shu State (847-918AD). Built with 14 double red stone arches, the tomb is divided into three chambers with a length of 23. 4 meters. On the two sides there are 12 busts of coffin carriers. The east, south and west sides of the coffin platform are carved with 24 musicians each playing a different instrument in a different posture. In the back chamber is a stone sculpture of Wang Jian.