Timeline
16:53
Arrive at the Ming Prince Tombs. Take Line 4 of the Metro to Chengdu University station. Head straight to the tomb of Prince Xi (僖王陵) to see the beautiful carvings in the grandest burial chamber.
17:53
Stay inside the grounds for a quiet moment. The late afternoon light will be hitting the stone carvings beautifully. You can also visit the tomb of Prince Zhao (昭王陵) if you wish.
18:23
Find a spot near the tombs to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows over the historic site.
18:53
After the light fades, take a moment to reflect on the history. The tombs are quiet and atmospheric in the twilight.
Local tip
Adult entry is ¥12. The tombs are open to the public, but check the route from Chengdu University station as no specific walking directions are provided in the context.
Check before you go
- Metro Line 4 to Chengdu University station.
- Admission: Adult ¥12, youth/student ¥6.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chengdu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).