Sifangcheng, Ming Dynasty monument near Purple Mountain, Nanjing, China
The Sifangcheng pavilion houses a massive stone tortoise supporting an inscribed stele that measures 8.78 meters in height and 2.54 meters in width.
The construction of this memorial structure began in 1381 and was completed in 1405, marking the burial site of the Hongwu Emperor, founder of Ming Dynasty.
The stone tablets within Sifangcheng contain inscriptions from the Yongle Emperor praising the achievements and virtues of his father, the Hongwu Emperor.
Visitors reach the monument through the Sacred Way, an 1,800-meter pathway that connects to the main mausoleum complex of Ming Xiaoling.
An unfinished tortoise and stele discovered near the pavilion in 1999 remain unexplained, suggesting possible alternative construction plans during the Ming period.
GPS coordinates: 32.04889,118.83806
Latest update: March 20, 2025 05:20
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