Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Nanjing | Ancient Jinling Charm

| Ancient Jinling charm. Today, I'm bringing you a super detailed travel guide to the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. Save it for later! 📍[Address] Dulongfu Wanzhu Peak, southern foot of Purple Mountain, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 🚇[Transport] Take Metro Line 2 to Xiama Fang Station or Muxuyuan Station, then walk for about 10 minutes 🕐[Opening hours] 06:30–18:30 (Feb 1–Nov 30); 07:00–17:30 (Dec 1–Jan 31) 🎫[Tickets] Adult: CNY 70; Half-price: CNY 35 🌸[Recommended attractions] - Sacred Way of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum: The first section of the Sacred Way is Shixiang Road, which is 615 meters long. Along the way, there are six types of stone animals, and colorful trees are planted all around. In autumn, the leaves change color, creating a beautiful scene. It is known as the "most beautiful 600 meters in Nanjing." - Wuwenfang Gate: The first gate of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. In 1998, the original appearance of the building was restored according to the regulations of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. The red walls and yellow tiles are very beautiful. - Plum Blossom Hill: Known as the "No. 1 Plum Blossom Hill in the World," it is the largest of the four major plum blossom gardens in China. It covers an area of more than 1,533 mu and has nearly 40,000 plum trees of nearly 400 varieties. It is a famous place for viewing plum blossoms in China. - Zixia Lake: A reservoir hidden in the mountains and forests. The surrounding trees are green, and the lake is shimmering. It is known as the "pearl in the forest" and the "pollution-free lake in Nanjing." - Changsheng Deer Park: You can get close to the deer and experience the beauty of harmony between humans and nature. - Red Mansion Art Garden: A landscape garden that uses plants to create a scene from the classic novel "Dream of the Red Chamber." 🗺️[Tour route] - Enter from Gate 3: Gate 3 → Yanque Lake → Changsheng Deer Park → Meihua Valley/Plum Blossom Hill → Sun Quan Memorial Hall → Sacred Way of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum & Shixiang Road → Red Mansion Art Garden → Wuwenfang Gate → Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum → Ming Dongling Mausoleum → Yan Zhenqing Stele Forest → Zixia Lake - Enter from Gate 5: Gate 5 → Shixiang Road → Metasequoia Forest → Changsheng Deer Park → Wengzhong Sacred Way → Wuwenfang Gate → Fangcheng Ming Tower 📸[Recommended photo spots] - Sacred Way of Shixiang Road: In autumn, the trees on both sides of the Sacred Way are colorful, and the ancient stone statues complement each other, making for great photos. - Wuwenfang Gate: The red walls and yellow tiles are suitable for taking photos with an ancient style. - Inner Red Gate: There are more than a dozen tall ginkgo trees in front of the vermilion palace walls. When they turn yellow, they make for great photos with the red walls. - Yanque Lake: The calm, emerald green lake reflects a cluster of metasequoia trees with gradient colors, creating a colorful scene that looks like a real-life Monet painting. 🛺[Sightseeing bus] There are sightseeing buses in the scenic area. You can take one if you get tired, but you may miss some of the scenery on the small paths. 💡[Visiting tips] - Wear comfortable shoes, as the scenic area is large. - You can rent an audio guide or download a guide app to learn about the history and culture.