Mingxiaoling Scenic Area, A Unique Imperial Mausoleum with Dual Tombs

No.1 Xianling Road, Zhongxiang City, Jingmen, Hubei Province

All of them are unique among the Ming Dynasty royal tombs

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Introduction

Ming Xianling Tomb is located in Zhongxiang City, Hubei Province. This is the joint burial tomb of the Ming Dynasty Emperor Gonghe and the Queen Dowager Zhangsheng, and it is also a national key cultural relics protection unit. It was built in the 14th year of the Ming Zhengde period and lasted for 47 years. Xianling has a unique environment, grand architecture, exquisite layout, and precious historical value, which has been highly valued by national cultural experts. The entire tomb is enclosed by two feudal cities, the outer city is more than 3,600 meters long, the wall is about 6 meters high, and the wall is about 1.8 meters thick. The tomb is composed of more than 30 large-scale buildings such as the inner and outer cities, front and rear treasure cities, Fangcheng Minglou, Lengsi Hall, Ling'en Gate, Shenchu, Shengku, Linhu, Junhu, Shenggongjian, Gongde Beilou, New Red Gate, Old Red Gate, Inner and Outer Mingshantang, Jiuku Yuhou, and Dragon-shaped Divine Road. Its layout is a masterpiece, and its halls and towers are magnificent and beautiful. The uniqueness of Xianling comes mainly from the rare example of a tomb changed to an imperial tomb, forming a unique double tomb in the world, which is extremely precious. In 2000, Ming Xianling Tomb was listed in the World Heritage List and highly praised by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.

Address

No.1 Xianling Road, Zhongxiang City, Jingmen, Hubei Province

Opening hours

08:30-17:30 (full day)
last entry time: 17:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31) Tips: Note: Students before junior high school do not need a student ID. (From the date of the scenic spot's resumption of operation) Citizens of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Zhejiang Province who hold valid ID cards within one year are exempt from tickets. (From the date of the scenic spot's resumption of operation) National medical staff with professional qualification certificates and their own ID cards are exempt from tickets within two years.

Transportation

Take bus No. 6 in Zhongxiang and get off at Xianling Tourist Center (bus stop), it is within walking distance.

Phone 0724-4335599;0724-4217387