Tombs of Prince Jingjiang
Last Update : 2006-10-24 13:52:16 - Jingjiang was the old name of Guilin during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) and Prince Jingjiang was entitled to Zhu Shouqian, nephew of Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, who was sent to administrate this area. Later the title has being kept for the successively 13 lords alike.
At the southwestern foot of Rao Mountain, there are a range of imperial tombs of 11 of the 14 Ming Princes. Surrounded by lofty mountains, the tombs are reputed as the best-preserved seignior tombs in China.
- Last Update : 2006-10-16 15:21:03
- The tombs are constructed in a typical Chinese mausoleum layout, and each of them has its own tomb gate, the sacred way flanked with stone carved officials and animals in pairs, the main constructions of palace halls and underground palaces arranged in line on an axis.
The present tomb opened to the public is a joint-tomb of Prince Zhuangjian and his wife. An exhibition of relics excavated from the underground tomb is on display in the main palace hall of the tomb, among which an exquisite blue porcelain vase with plum blossoms are very precious.
