Tomb of shizichong,Nanjing
Tomb of shizichong,Nanjing, Ancient imperial cemetery in Nanjing, China
The Tomb of Shizichong stands as a stone-sculpted mausoleum complex within the Purple Mountain area, featuring detailed architectural elements and ceremonial pathways.
Dating from the Southern Dynasties period, this burial site represents the advanced engineering and architectural capabilities of ancient Chinese imperial tomb construction methods.
The tomb includes traditional stone statues of animals and mythical creatures along a spirit path, reflecting Chinese beliefs about protecting the deceased.
Visitors can access the tomb through the Muxuyuan metro station on Line 2, followed by a 1.6-kilometer uphill walk or using the Y3 tour bus service.
The site contains stone sculptures depicting the Xiè zhì and Qílín mythical creatures, with a 618-meter ceremonial path leading to the main burial chamber.
Location: Jiangsu
Location: Nanjing
Part of: Stone sculptures of Southern Dynasties mausoleums
GPS coordinates: 32.13756,118.92630
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33
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