Scenic spot introduction:
The Song Tomb is a geomantic treasure known as "Born in Suzhou and Hangzhou, Buried in Beimang". It is located on the hills and flat land between the northern foot of Songshan Mountain and Luohe River in Gongyi City, Henan Province. It is the imperial mausoleum of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD). , with more than 300 mausoleums of emperors, queens, ministers, etc., is the largest group of imperial mausoleums in central China. The large-scale and majestic royal tombs can be called an open-air art museum. They are very precious physical materials for studying the laws and regulations and stone carving art of the Song Dynasty. The nine emperors of the Northern Song Dynasty, except for the Hui and Qin emperors who were imprisoned by the Jin Dynasty and died in Mobei, the seven emperors and Zhao Hongyin (the father of Zhao Kuangyin), who was posthumously revered as Xuanzu, were buried here. It is known as the Seven Emperors and Eight Tombs in the world.Attractions distribution:
The Song Dynasty Tombs are the largest group of imperial tombs in central China, with huge scale and majestic momentum. The main attractions include Dingling Tomb of Song Dynasty, General Stone Carvings, Yongzhao Tomb, Shinto Stone Carvings, General Zhenling, Luduan, Yongchang Tomb, Gongyi Museum, auspicious bird reliefs, Indian mahouts and elephants, etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
National key unitsScenic spot features:
Photography, history, stone carvings, architecture, Huangdi Mausoleum Grouptravelling guideline:
1. Gongyi Song Tombs Imperial Tomb Group is divided into four mausoleum areas. The Xicun Mausoleum Area is located between Changfeng Village and Hutuo Village in the north of Xicun Township, including the Yongan Mausoleum of Xuanzu Zhao Hongyin, the Yongchang Mausoleum of Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, and the Yongchang Mausoleum of Taizong Zhao Guangyi. Yongxi Mausoleum; Caizhuang Mausoleum District is located in the north of Caizhuang, with the Yongding Mausoleum of Zhenzong Zhao Heng; Xiaoyi Mausoleum District is located on the southwest side of the county, including the Yongzhao Mausoleum of Renzong Zhao Zhen and the Yonghou Mausoleum of Yingzong Zhao Shu; the Baling Mausoleum District is located in Ba To the south of Lingcun, there are the Yongyu Tomb of Shenzong Zhao Xu and the Yongtai Mausoleum of Zhezong Zhao Xu.
2. Yongzhao Tomb is located in the urban area and has been opened as Song Tomb Park. Before visiting Song Tomb, it is best to go to Gongyi Museum to understand the distribution of Song Tomb and have a general understanding of Song Tomb.
3. The stone carvings of the Song Tomb have got rid of the traditional mystery and focus on reflecting the secular life style at that time. They have superb artistic attainments in both form and spirit. They are the biggest attraction of visiting the Song Tomb.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Scenic spot location:
China>Henan Province>Zhengzhou City
How to get there:
The bus station opposite Zhengzhou Railway Station has many shuttle buses to Gongyi. You can take buses to Songling from Gongyi City.
Scenic area map:
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Songling ticket price:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day
