天妃灵应之记碑

The Tianfei Lingying Monument stands at 1.62 meters tall and 0.78 meters wide, featuring 1,177 characters carved in regular script across 30 columns.

Created in 1431 during the Ming Dynasty, this monument documents Admiral Zheng He's seven maritime expeditions between 1405 and 1431 across multiple nations.

The inscription reflects maritime traditions and religious practices, detailing the relationship between seafarers and Tianfei, considered the protector of maritime activities.

The monument resides in the Zheng He Historical Museum in Changle, where visitors can examine the detailed carvings and historical records.

This stone monument remains the only existing inscription that directly records the details of Zheng He's maritime expeditions during the Ming Dynasty.

Location: Fujian

GPS coordinates: 25.96444,119.51500

Latest update: April 3, 2025 16:06