Chengdu - Tomb of Wang Jian

Known as ''The Eternal Mausoleum'' (Yong Ling), the well-preserved Tomb of Wang Jian (847-918), ruler of the Early Shu empire, lies in the northwest of the town. The 15m/50ft high building, divided into three chambers, was opened up in 1942. In the central chamber will be found the king's artistically decorated sarcophagus, and in the chamber behind it is a stone statue of Wang Jian.