Nanjing: Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum on Purple Mountain

Visiting Nanjing this season? Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum on Purple Mountain is a must-see. Here's a guide to help you make the most of your visit. 💫 Wutong Avenue Wutong Avenue runs through the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Scenic Area. The plane trees on both sides of the road present different views as the seasons change. The falling yellow leaves in autumn and winter are visually stunning. The best photo spots are on both sides of the road or with the trees as a backdrop, using the dappled light and shadow as elements. 🏯 Sifang City Sifang City, also known as Shengong Shengde Stele Pavilion, was built to commemorate the achievements of Zhu Yuanzhang. Its architectural structure and stone carvings reflect the architectural and artistic standards of the time. Take photos from different angles to capture its full view and details. 🌉 Internet-famous Overpass The internet-famous overpass spans Wutong Avenue, offering a bird's-eye view of the avenue. This unique perspective is perfect for capturing panoramic shots. 🛤 Shixiang Road Shixiang Road is part of the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. The stone statues along the road, including elephants and camels, were built to guard the tomb. Their orderly arrangement reflects the Ming Dynasty's burial system. Take photos of the stone statues blending with the surrounding natural scenery along the road. ⛰ Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is the joint tomb of Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma. Its architecture follows a strict central axis layout, with red walls and yellow tiles reflecting imperial majesty. The architectural complex in the tomb is a masterpiece of Ming Dynasty architecture, worth capturing from the overall layout to the structure of individual buildings. 💦 Zixia Lake Zixia Lake, known as the "Heavenly Lake" on Purple Mountain, is fed by mountain springs. Surrounded by mountains and forests, its shoreline is winding. Capture the calm lake surface and the mountain scenery in the background. 🌸 Plum Blossom Hill Plum Blossom Hill is a great place to admire plum blossoms on Purple Mountain. With many plum trees on the hill, the blossoms are in full bloom during the flowering season. Take photos among the plum trees or with the entire hill as a backdrop for great shots. 🌳 Nanjing Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum 🌳 📍 Location: Southern foot of Purple Mountain, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu 🚇 Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 to "Muxuyuan" Station, exit at Exit 1, and walk for about 20 minutes. 💴 Ticket: CNY 70/person (CNY 100 for a combo ticket, including transportation within the scenic area) 🕒 Opening hours: 06:30–16:30 🚶 Recommended tour route: Wutong Avenue - Sifang City - Shixiang Road - Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum - Zixia Lake (depending on your stamina) - Plum Blossom Hill - Exit 3 Come and experience the charm of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum!