Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, the tomb of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang

Address: Dulongfu, south of Zijin Mountain, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, at the foot of Mount Everest Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is the joint burial site of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and his empress Ma. Because the empress was posthumously named "Xiaoci", the mausoleum was named Xiaoling. The Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming, the first of China's Ming tombs, is magnificent and represents the highest achievement of early Ming architecture and stone carving art. It influenced the structure of imperial tombs for more than 500 years during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Opening hours: March to October 6:30-18:30; November to February 6:30-18:00. Tickets: RMB $65, half-price ticket RMB 35 Travel experience: There is a famous scenic spot in Nanjing called Zhongshan Scenic Area. Many historical figures are buried there, Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, is one of them. It is also the largest and most imposing mausoleum of the Ming Dynasty emperors. What’s rare is that the tomb has never been robbed since ancient times. Don’t miss it when traveling to Nanjing! Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 #LocalTour #GoodFamilyDestinations #familytravel #Nanjing #MingXiaolingMausoleum