Hubei Zhongxiang Mingming Mausoleum Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

The Mingming Mausoleum is the joint tomb of Emperor Shizong Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty, his father, Emperor Gonghexian, and his mother, Empress Dowager Zhangsheng. The mausoleum is located in Songlin Mountain on the eastern outskirts of Zhongxiang City, Hubei Province. It is the only mausoleum converted from a royal tomb to an imperial mausoleum in the thousands of years of history of our country. The formation of one mausoleum and two tombs is unique and precious.

Attractions distribution:

The Xianling Mausoleum was first built in the 14th year of Zhengde in the Ming Dynasty (1519) and was completed in the 45th year of Jiajing (1566). It took a total of 47 years. The area surrounding the mausoleum is 183.13 hectares. The entire cemetery has two feudal cities, and the Wailuo City is more than 3,600 meters long. meters, the wall is 6 meters high and the wall is 1.8 meters thick. The red walls and yellow tiles are resplendent and winding among the mountains. It is majestic and majestic. It is the most complete remaining city wall among the tombs of emperors of all dynasties in my country. The cemetery is connected from the inside to the outside. The city includes front and back Baocheng, Fangcheng Minglou, Lengsi Hall, Ling'en Gate, Divine Kitchen, Divine Treasury, Tomb House, Military House, Shrine Supervisor, Merit Stele Tower, New Red Gate, Old Red Gate, Inner and Outer Mingtang, Jiu It is composed of more than 30 large-scale building complexes such as Quyu River and Dragon-shaped Shinto. Its layout is ingenious, with dragons and phoenixes dancing on the temples and towers, and the relief craftsmanship is exquisite. One mausoleum and two tombs are rare in the world. It is a treasure in ancient Chinese architectural art.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot, world cultural heritage

Scenic spot features:

Heritage tours, historical tours, cemeteries