Zhao Mausoleum

12 Taishan Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province

Introduction

Shenyang Zhaoling is a famous scenic spot in Liaoning Province, China, located north of Zhaoling Road in TieXi District, Shenyang City. It was one of the royal tombs of the Qing Dynasty. This tomb was built by Kangxi Emperor to commemorate his father, Emperor Shunzhi, and took more than ten years to complete. Currently, Shenyang Zhaoling has become an important representative of the Liaoshen culture and the royal culture, and is also one of China's famous cultural sites. Shenyang Zhaoling is grand in scale, with two bronze lion statues standing in front of the gate, displaying majestic power. Upon entering Zhaoling, the first thing you see is a tall archway with the characters "Zhaoling" inscribed on it, which is magnificent and awe-inspiring. Along the archway, you can see the main tomb of Zhaoling. The main tomb of Zhaoling is located on a green hill with an area of 50,000 square meters. The main tomb adopts the traditional Chinese architectural style, consisting of five parts: the mountain gate, stone steps, heavy tongs, halls, and tombs. There is a 23-meter-high hardwood Lingzhu in the center of the mountain gate, with the characters "Zhaoling" written by Emperor Kangxi himself, vivid and profound. In the center of the hall, there is a tall Danfeng Pavilion with a soaring phoenix above it. The entire building is exquisitely carved and magnificent. In the tomb of Zhaoling, Emperor Kangxi's uncle, Emperor Xiaoduan, and his mother, Empress Xiaozhuang, are buried here, and these historical figures rest in peace here. It is said that there is also an underground palace below the tomb, which is another major discovery that Emperor Kangxi was devoted to excavating. In addition to the main tomb of Zhaoling, there are other attractions in the Zhaoling scenic area worth visiting, such as Zhaoling Ancient Trees, Songzhu Garden, Zhaoling Temple, and Zhaoling 18 Scenic Spots, all of which are favored by tourists. Zhaoling Temple is a historic temple and also a temple dedicated to Emperor Kangxi's father. There is also a drum tower inside the temple, known as the largest in China. Zhaoling 18 Scenic Spots mainly feature famous historical sites and are a large-scale scenic area integrating culture, history, and landscapes. Overall, the Shenyang Zhaoling scenic area is a place worth visiting. It has rich cultural heritage, unique natural landscapes, and artistic architectural carvings. If you come to Shenyang, you may want to visit Zhaoling and experience the unique charm of this traditional Chinese tomb.

Address

12 Taishan Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province

Phone 024-86895895;024-86901330