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Yongzhao Cemetery (South Gate 1)

永昭陵
4.5/5
47 Reviews
Cemeteries
Open year round, 24/7
Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hours
Address:
Dufu Rd, Gongyi Shi, Zhengzhou Shi, Henan Sheng, ChinaMap
Phone0371-64571899
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The Song Mausoleum, the imperial tomb of the Northern Song Dynasty, is located in Gongyi City, Henan Province. It was built in the first year of Gande (963 years). It is the tomb of the emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty and his burial chamber. There are more than 300 tombs in the Song Mausoleum, covering an area of about 156 square kilometers, and more than 700 stone carvings, which have important cultural relics and artistic value. The tomb group covers the remaining seven emperors in the Northern Song Dynasty except the second Huiqin, plus the tombs of Zhao Yu's father Zhao Yuyin, collectively known as the "Seven Emperors and Eight Mausoleums". There are more than 300 tombs of the Queen's Mausoleum, the tomb of the royal family, and the tomb of the famous generals Xunchen. The tombs of ministers such as Yuan Zhun and Bao Zheng are also among them. Song Ling established several kinds of the first river to set up the mausoleum area, reflecting the orderly and hierarchical royal order, forming a theoretical rigorous and unique royal funeral culture. Main tombs: Huang'an Mausoleum, Yongchang Mausoleum (Zhao Yu), Yongxi Mausoleum, Yongding Mausoleum, Yongzhao Mausoleum (restored), Yonghou Mausoleum (semi-developed), Yongyu Mausoleum, Yongtai Mausoleum, Yongxian Mausoleum. Accompanying the tomb: Wei Wang Tomb, Yuan De Li Hou Tomb, Yuan Zhun Tomb, Bao Zheng Tomb, Guangxian Cao Hou Tomb, Xuan Ren Gao Hou Tomb, Qin Sheng Xiang Hou Tomb. Raiders: Yong Zhao Tomb (restored), most of the time does not open, it is recommended to call last year. Yonghouling (semi-developed) is a ruins square, the visit value is very high, the above two gardens are located in the city, convenient transportation. Yongchangling (Zhao Yu) is 7 kilometers away from the city, you need to drive by yourself, the cemetery is protected and undeveloped, you can freely enter and exit, and enjoy the original original mausoleum style. The cemetery stone statue is long and elegant, reflecting the characteristics of the Song Dynasty. Zhao Yushou Mausoleum's warrior image is lively and vivid, natural and casual, reflecting the Song Dynasty's close to the people and the Republic of China. Hostel: convenient for eating and lodging near the city. Ticket price: free. Time: Each tomb tour for about 20-60 minutes.

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