Mingxian Mausoleum in Zhongxiang City, Hubei Province The only imperial mausoleum in China with two tombs in one mausoleum

Zhongxiang was formerly known as Ying. In 1531 AD, Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty made his fortune here and named the county "Zhongxiang", which means "a place of good feng shui and auspiciousness". Zhongxiang City is a famous historical and cultural city in China, an excellent tourist city in China, a longevity town in China, and a world cultural heritage site. It has a written history of more than 2,700 years. It was called Jiaoying during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period and was the secondary capital of the Chu State. In the Ming Dynasty, it was the seat of Chengtian Prefecture, one of the three major direct-controlled prefectures in the country. ♞Ming Ling The Ming Dynasty Mausoleum is listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site and is the largest single imperial tomb of the Ming Dynasty. Mingxian Mausoleum covers an area of ​​183.13 hectares. The entire mausoleum is built with two cities. The outer city has a circumference of more than 3,600 meters, winding among the mountains. Its planning layout and architectural techniques are unique, especially the "one mausoleum and two tombs" structure, which is unique among the tombs of emperors of all dynasties. Representative attractions: Yaotai and Shuanglingcheng, Shuanglong Glazed Screen Wall, Inner and Outer Luocheng, Jiuqu Imperial River, Inner and Outer Mingtang, etc. It is recommended to follow the tour guide's explanation throughout the whole process to listen to and feel this history. Recommended 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Pet friendly 🐾 📝Brief introduction to Mingling ⭕️The Ming Mausoleum is the only Ming Dynasty emperor's mausoleum located in Hubei Province, except for the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum in Nanjing, the Ming Tombs in Beijing, and the Jingtai Mausoleum. It is also the only royal mausoleum in the six provinces of Central and South China. The tomb is the joint tomb of Emperor Jiajing Zhu Houcong's father, Emperor Ruizong Xian, and his mother, Empress Dowager Zhangsheng Jiang. ⭕️ Ruizong Xian Emperor Zhu Yougan, the fourth son of Emperor Xianzong Zhu Jianshen of the Ming Dynasty, never became an emperor during his lifetime. He was posthumously named emperor after his son succeeded to the throne. He left Beijing at the age of 11 and was sent to Hubei to be a vassal king. He liked quiet and freedom, was especially kind to the people, did not like female musicians, and loved reading. ⭕️Obvious mausoleum layout One mausoleum and two tombs are unique among the Ming Dynasty mausoleums. The buildings are hidden in the mountains and surrounded by water. The breeze blows and it is very cool. 🍃It is cleverly laid out according to Chinese Feng Shui. It is the largest and most luxurious imperial mausoleum! 📍Location No. 1, Xianling Road, Zhongxiang City, Jingmen City, Hubei Province 🎫 Tickets 65 yuan/person | Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 Tourists with surnames Zhu and Jiang are free of charge with their ID cards 🚦Transportation ✅Taxi Navigation 🧭Mingling Mausoleum Scenic Area ✅ Take bus No. 6 Zhongxiang to the Stadium Station, get off at Xianling Visitor Center Station and walk 200 meters ✅Drive and navigate to the Mausoleum Visitor Center 🅿️Parking lot Parking fee is 5 yuan for 2 hours, 3 yuan/hour after that