Tianzi Jialiu Museum in Luoyang - Eastern Zhou Royal Horse and Chariot Pits

#traveldiaries The Tianzi Jialiu Museum (洛阳周王城天子驾六博物馆), or Museum of Emperor’s Chariot Drawn by Six Horses, is a museum located on an ancient burial ground. (The real one!) The museum is divided into two sections, the sacrificial pits and the exhibition building, where visitors can learn about the history of Luoyang City in its role as the royal city of Zhou Tianzi during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. The museum also features a large, bronze horse and chariot exhibition area. “Tianzi” means emperors while “Jialiu” means their chariots driven by 6 horses. The dicovery of the Tianzi Jialiu Site has great impact on the Chinese archaeology and history. The remains of the “Jialiu” chariot in the No. 5 chariot pit are particularly marvelous, as this was the chariot used by Zhou Tianzi himself. 🎫 Ticket: RMB30 Opening time: 09:00-17:00 #chinatrip #luoyang