The Lu Wang Mausoleum, the tomb of Zhu Tan, the King of Lu during the Ming Dynasty, is now a National 3A tourist attraction. It is located at the southern foot of Jiu Long Mountain, 12 kilometers northeast of Zoucheng City, Shandong Province, covering an area of about 70,000 square meters. The mausoleum complex is grand and solemn, with elegant and richly decorated architecture, mainly including: the Imperial Bridge, the Mausoleum Gate, the Second Gate, the Hall of Offerings, and the Ming Tower. There are three tomb mounds in the mausoleum area; the central one is Zhu Tan’s tomb, and about 60 meters to the west is the tomb of the secondary consort Ge; the tomb of the principal consort Tang is currently unknown. Jiu Long Mountain has nine peaks that stretch from south to north into Qufu territory, winding and undulating like a dragon, hence the name. To the south lies a fertile plain facing Zhu Mountain; to the east is the Sleeping Tiger Mountain, and to the west is the Jade Emperor Mountain. In front of the mausoleum is the Ba Ma Er Spring, the source of the Ba Ma River. The entire mausoleum complex is situated high, facing the sun and water, sheltered from the wind and gathering energy, solemn and respectful, with mountains and rivers surrounding it, greenery reaching the sky, exuding a royal aura. Zhu Tan, the King of Lu, was the tenth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He was a Taoist who spent his days burning incense, reciting scriptures, and refining ‘elixirs’ in search of the elixir of life, but he only lived to be 19 years old. Zhu Yuanzhang viewed his behavior as absurd and posthumously titled him ‘King of Vastness’. More than 1300 pieces of precious cultural relics were unearthed from Zhu Tan’s tomb, making it one of the most complete and richly endowed tombs of a Ming Dynasty prince. It fully demonstrates the intelligence and wisdom of the laborers of the Ming Dynasty and is a crystallization of their intelligence. It is a microcosm of the life of the Ming Dynasty nobility, providing us with abundant materials for the study of the life of Ming Dynasty princes. This ancient architectural complex, which dates back hundreds of years, fully reflects the extraordinary skills and intelligence of the Chinese laborers and is a brilliant treasure in the ancient culture of the Chinese nation. Opening hours: 08:30-17:00 all year round; 08:30-16:30 for preferential policies. Children under 1.2 meters (not included) enter for free; seniors aged 70 and above enter for free; seniors aged 60 to 70 (inclusive) pay 10 yuan per person; students with valid proof pay 10 yuan per person. Additional information: The above information is for reference only; please refer to the day’s disclosures at the Ming Lu Wang Mausoleum scenic area for specific information. Service facilities: Parking lot: [Ming Lu Wang Mausoleum Parking Lot] Reference price: ¥15 per time; Address: Shangzhai Village, Zhongdian Town, Zoucheng City; Spaces: 200; Small cars 5 yuan, medium buses 10 yuan, large coaches 15 yuan.
Ming Dynasty Lu Wang Tomb
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