In modern times, scholars in the Chinese academic sphere have undertaken extensive research from various disciplines, systematically synthesizing Western research findings on Chinese tombs post-1840 with notable success. However, it is important to recognize that while Foreign Sinology has been integrated into local academic discourse, the focus has primarily centered on linguistics, history, sociology, and related fields. There has been a relative dearth of comprehensive studies that specifically examine Western research on the Chinese burial system before the mid-19th century, particularly from an architectural perspective.This paper aims to compile significant historical materials from this era, contextualize them within the development of Sinology research, and adopt a dual perspective, encompassing both architectural and academic history. It aims to consolidate prior achievements in three distinct phases, endeavoring to shed light on Western perceptions of Chinese tombs and Funeral Concepts, assimilate the theoretical contributions of this knowledge exchange, and glean insights from academic methodologies employed in this context.