Gansu Province, Wuwei City | Leitai Han Tombs | A shining pearl in the depths of time.

🍀 Leitai Han Tombs are located in the north section of Zhongguan Road, Liangzhou District, Wuwei City, Gansu Province. It is a world-renowned treasure and the birthplace of "Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow," the symbol of Chinese tourism. 🍀 Historical evolution: Leitai was built by Zhang Mao, King of Former Liang, as Lingjun Terrace. In the fourth year of Taixing in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, another Leitai was built here to worship the god of thunder. On the terrace, there are 10 ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, including the Temple of Lei Zu and the Temple of Sanxing Doumu. The buildings are magnificent and grand. The surrounding area is filled with ancient trees and shimmering lakes. 🍀 Main attractions: ❇️ Main Hall and Side Hall: The main hall is mainly used to house the spirit tablet of the deceased, and it is the place where the soul of the deceased normally lives. The attendants serve the spirit tablet as if it were a living person. The side hall is an auxiliary building of the main hall, mainly used to worship the spirit of the deceased when it comes here to play. ❇️ Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow: The bronze galloping horse is also known as "Ma Chao Longque." It is green-bronze in color, 34.5 cm high, 45 cm long, and weighs 7.15 kg. The horse is depicted in a galloping posture, with three legs in the air, head held high, and tail raised. Under its right hind leg, it tramples on a "wind god bird" dragon sparrow, which is spreading its wings and flying back, looking back in surprise. This design breaks away from the traditional image of the heavenly horse, while still conforming to the principles of mechanical balance. It contains rich cultural connotations of the heavenly horse, and its casting technique is exquisite. It is a masterpiece of bronze art. ❇️ Han Dynasty Ancient Well: The ancient well is located in the southeast corner of Leitai, 2 meters from the entrance of the tomb passage. It runs through the entire rammed earth layer and is adjacent to the tomb passage, extending all the way into the ancient tomb. The well is 12.8 meters deep and is built with typical Han Dynasty thin bricks. The bottom is laid in a "human character" shape, which is rare in Chinese archaeology. According to research, this ancient well gradually dried up in the mid-1990s. ❇️ Leitai Lake: Leitai Lake, located next to Leitai, has naturally revived after being dry for over 20 years. The spring water gurgles, the waves shimmer, and the stream flows gently. The surrounding area is covered with green grass, and willows and poplars sway in the breeze. The creation of heaven and earth, combined with the hard work of the people of Wuwei, has made Leitai, the birthplace of the bronze galloping horse, a place where old and new appearances coexist, attracting a large number of Chinese and foreign scholars and tourists. 🚗 Parking lot: There is a large parking lot next to the scenic spot. I forgot whether it was charged, but it definitely wasn't expensive. 🎫 Tickets: Available at the ticket window or online. Adult ticket: RMB 45/person