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The mausoleums primarily include the tombs of Liang Gongwang Liu Mai, Liang Xiaowang Liu Wu, and the queen. They're worth a visit to learn about Han Dynasty culture, though the ticket checks are a bit excessive. The painted murals at Liang Gongwang's mausoleum were particularly impressive. They predate the Dunhuang murals by 630 years. To avoid taboos about their father's name, the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, and Vermillion Bird are depicted, while the Black Tortoise is replaced by a mythical creature with a duck's bill, a fish's tail, and a giant spike. 5.5 tons of copper coins were unearthed from the coin pit. The mausoleum of Liang Xiaowang's queen is the largest cliff tomb discovered in China. Its grand scale boasts four key attractions: the earliest stone toilet in China; an ice cellar, equivalent to a refrigerator; a view of the narrow passageway; and an underground passage connecting it to Liang Xiaowang's mausoleum, known as the Acacia Path, which is unfortunately unfinished. The mausoleum of Liang Xiaowang is not as large as the queen's. Liang Xiaowang Liu Wu was the grandson of Liu Bang, the son of Emperor Wen of Han, Liu Heng, and the half-brother of Emperor Jing of Han, Liu Qi. His tomb was repeatedly looted. He was a man of great talent and ambition in his youth, but even his golden and jade burial suit was stolen after his death. It is truly a pity.

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Stepping into the ancient city of Shangqiu feels like traveling back in time. Built in the sixth year of the Zhengde reign of the Ming Dynasty, this ancient city, round on the outside and square on the inside, resembles an ancient coin. Entering through the north gate, Gongchen Gate, I climbed the city wall and gazed down upon the city walls, where the streets resembled a chessboard and the architecture was quaint and simple. Entering the Hou Family Residence, I felt the joys and sorrows of Hou Fangyu and Li Xiangjun. The Confucian Temple is also unique, with its halls on the left and the school on the right. Exiting the South Gate, the rippling waters of South Lake create a striking contrast with the ancient city. Everything here exudes the weight and vicissitudes of history, enchanting and making one reluctant to leave.