The Toubayi Cliff Tomb Cluster

The Toubayi Cliff Tomb Cluster

The Toubayi Cliff Tomb Cluster is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Hubei Province.

The Toubayi Cliff Tomb Cluster

Located southeast of Guihua Village, Changliang Township, Jianshi County, it is a tomb cluster from the Song Dynasty. There are a total of seventeen caves, carved into the cliff face on the north bank of the Shengzhu River, about 12 meters above the river surface. The cave entrances come in two types: square-chambered and horizontal-chambered. The square-chambered ones have sides of approximately 2 meters, while the horizontal-chambered ones are typically 3 meters wide and 2 meters high. (Third Batch)

Source: Hubei Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau

Further Reading:

· Third Batch of Hubei Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units