Wujindun Ancient Tomb Cluster

Wujindun Ancient Tomb Cluster

The Wujindun Ancient Tomb Cluster is a cultural relic protection unit of Yuyao City.

Wujindun Ancient Tomb Cluster

Located on the western slope of Dashaishan Mountain in Damiao Natural Village, Fengting Village, Lanjiang Subdistrict, it is an area with a dense distribution of tombs from the Han to the Six Dynasties periods, notable for its large scale and high specifications. A national first-class cultural relic — a Western Jin celadon chicken-head pot with a lizard-shaped handle — unearthed here is housed at the Yuyao Cultural Relics Protection Institute. This tomb cluster is of great importance for studying the burial customs and social life of the region during the Han to the Six Dynasties periods. On April 26, 2010, the Wujindun Ancient Tomb Cluster was designated as part of the fifth batch of municipal-level cultural relic protection units in Yuyao City.

Lanjiang Subdistrict: Lanjiang Subdistrict is the seat of the Yuyao Municipal People's Government. Located southwest of the urban area, it is 5 kilometers from the municipal government seat. The area is situated along the Huaijiang section of the Yao River and has long been renowned for producing “Guozi Orchid,” one of China’s four famous orchids. An ancient poem describes it as “a tune of orchid hues flying.” Formerly known as Huaijiang, it is also called Lanjiang, with the subdistrict named after the river. To the east, it borders South Leilu Road, a commercial street in the urban area, and adjoins Liguzhou Subdistrict. To the south, it connects to the foothills of the Siming Mountains. To the west, it neighbors Liangnong Town, Mazhu Town, and Yonghe Town of Shangyu City. The current total area is 53.71 square kilometers, with 16,361 mu of arable land and 26,551 mu of forestland, and a permanent population of 6... More detailed information about Lanjiang Subdistrict ++

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Relic Protection Units in Yuyao City