Tomb of Zheng He, Memorial tomb in Niushou Mountain, Nanjing, China.

The Tomb of Zheng He lies on the southern slope of Niushou Mountain in Jiangning District, Nanjing. The tomb measures 300 m north-south and 60 m east-west, with a blue-stone sarcophagus on the grave cover. About 50 m from the tomb toward the entrance stands a Ming dynasty stone stele, and the Zheng He Memorial Hall is at the entrance.

Zheng He died in 1433 at Calicut during his seventh voyage. The Qing-era Shangjiang Liangxian Zhi records that Emperor Xuande granted him burial on Niushou Mountain. Some scholars hold that the Niushou tomb is only a cenotaph. Nanjing rebuilt it in 1985 with a Muslim burial layout and a bluestone outer coffin, and Jiangning District renovated it again in 2005.

The burial site blends Chinese and Islamic architectural features, as Zheng He followed the Islamic faith. Arabic inscriptions and traditional Islamic grave customs appear throughout the complex, reflecting his religious background.

The climb to the tomb follows 28 stone steps arranged in four sections of seven steps each. The site is walkable, and visitors should allow time to explore the memorial hall and the grounds.

The admiral commanded seven major voyages between 1405 and 1433, during which Chinese fleets sailed to the east coast of Africa. Many of his personal possessions, including a sword decorated with Arabic inscriptions, are displayed in the complex.