Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty
Jiangsu · China
After that you could choose to visit Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty, the largest imperial tomb built for the Emperor Zhuyuanzhang and Queen Ma, explore the whole area include Meihua Shan with flowers in different seasons.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty
Welcome to the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, one of the most magnificent imperial burial sites in all of China and a UNESCO World Heritage treasure. We are standing at the southern foot of Purple Mountain, or Zhongshan, a location…
Listen in the app2The Spirit Way — Stone Guardians of the Sacred Path
Our journey truly begins along the 1.8-kilometer Spirit Way, or Sacred Way, a grand processional route that serves as the ceremonial entrance to the mausoleum. One of the most enchanting and unusual features of this path is that…
Listen in the app3The Stele Hall — A Chivalrous Tribute
We now enter the central area through the Wen-wu Gate. Ahead lies the Stele Hall, a structure that houses five massive stone tablets, the most significant of which was erected not by the Ming, but by a later admirer from the Qing…
Listen in the app4Sacrificial Hall — The Altar of the Nine Bays
Proceeding through the courtyard, we arrive at the Hall of Sacrifice, or Ling-en Hall. This was the spiritual core of the complex, where ritual activities were held to consecrate the gold carts of the emperors and queens. …
Listen in the app5Fangcheng and Ming Tower — The Commanding Point
Before us stands the most imposing structure of the complex: the Fangcheng and Ming Tower. The Fangcheng is a massive, rectangular city wall built of brick and stone, while the Ming Tower, situated atop it, was originally a…
Listen in the app6The Soul Mound — Six Centuries of Silence
Behind the Ming Tower lies the core of the entire complex: the Soul Mound, or Bao-cheng. This is a massive, circular clay tumulus spanning 400 meters in diameter, encased by a stone wall. …
Listen in the app7Meiling Palace — The Emerald Pendant
Just a short distance from the ancient Spirit Way lies a more modern structure that is inextricably linked to the history of this mountain: the Meiling Palace. Built in the 1930s, this elegant mansion was once the residence of…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our exploration of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum concludes where the mountain peaks begin. We have walked the winding path of the Spirit Way, stood before the colossal tortoises of the Stele Hall, and looked upon the silent burial…
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What is Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty?
Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty is a place in Jiangsu · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Jiangsu · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.0582, 118.8346 |
| Last updated |
