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 heritageScenic spot features:
Heritage tours, historical tours, cemeteriesBest time to visit:
All seasons
Scenic spot location:
China>Hubei Province>Jingmen City>Zhongxiang City
How to get there:
Bus No. 6 is directly connected to Zhongxiang City. From the long-distance bus station, you can first walk to Chengtian East Road to take the bus. From the train station, take bus No. 2 to the Local Taxation Bureau, and then transfer to bus No. 6. There are high-speed buses from all long-distance bus stations in Wuhan directly to Zhongxiang. The fare is about 50-60 yuan per person and the driving time is 3.5-4 hours. You can transfer to the bus at Zhongxiang and get to Xianling.
Scenic area map:
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Mingming Tomb ticket price:
50 yuan/person;
Preferential policies: Free admission for active military personnel, disabled people, children under 1.2 meters tall, and seniors over 70 years old; half-ticket admission for seniors under 70 and over 60 years old, and primary and secondary school students.
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00-17:00
