Ming Dynasty Tombs, [object Object]

Mingzuling Town, Xuyi County, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province, 306 Township Road
Ming Xiaoling is the tomb of Zhu Yuanzhang's grandfather
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Introduction

The Ming Tombs of Ancestors is located in Guanzhen Township, Xuyi County, Jiangsu Province, about 20 kilometers away from Xuyi County. The Ming Tombs of Ancestors is the tomb of Zhu Yuanzhang, the ancestor of the Ming Dynasty, including the tombs of his great-grandfather, grandfather and great-grandfather. In order to honor his ancestors, Zhu Yuanzhang spared no expense to build this tomb. In 1963, the water level of the Hongze Lake dropped, and the site of the Ming Tombs gradually emerged from the water, including multiple tombs and 20 pairs of stone elephants. After restoration, a large dike has been built around the tomb, with more than 60,000 trees planted and facilities such as a cultural relics exhibition room and pumping station. Visitors can now reach the site by car or on foot.
Address
Mingzuling Town, Xuyi County, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province, 306 Township Road
Opening hours
08:00-17:00 (all day)
last admission time: 16:30 (January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)
Transportation
There are rural buses from the bus station to Ming Tombs, approximately every half an hour with a cost of 5 yuan per ticket. Passengers need to inform the driver that they want to go to the Ming Tombs scenic area, otherwise, the bus may go to Ming Tombs Town. To return, call the minibus dispatch number 15189689688 to arrange for a pick-up.

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