The tomb of Wang Shouren is built against the mountain, and the scenery in the tomb area is very beautiful. The famous calligraphy resort Lanting is only about two li away from the tomb of Wang Shouren. The cemetery includes a corridor and the main tomb. The main tomb has a stone tombstone engraved with ‘The Tomb of Mr. Wang Yangming’ in official script. In front of the main tomb is a stone offering table.
The corridor is more than 70 meters long and contains more than a hundred stone steps. The tomb was built in the eighth year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1529). It was repaired many times during the Kangxi and Qianlong periods of the Qing Dynasty. In the forty-ninth year of Qianlong (1784), Emperor Gaozong Qianlong made a southern tour and made a repair. He bestowed the inscription ‘A Truly Talented Person Renowned in the World’ and built a four-column stone archway in front of the tomb. Wang Shouren, also known as Wang Yangming or Mr. Yangming, is a famous philosopher in the Ming Dynasty of China and a master of Confucian School of Mind. In addition to being a philosopher, Wang Shouren is also a statesman, military strategist, educator, calligrapher, writer and poet. He can be regarded as a rare all-round great Confucian scholar in history. Wang Shouren was born in Yuyao County, Shaoxing Prefecture, Zhejiang Province (now Yuyao City). After making great achievements, he was enfeoffed as ‘Newly Established Earl’, and his residence is located in Shaoxing. After his death in Jiangxi, Wang Yangming’s body was transported back to Shaoxing for burial. Opening hours: From January 1st to December 31st, 08:00 – 17:00.The Tomb of Wang Yangming
The tomb of Wang Shouren is built against the mountain, and the scenery in the tomb area is very beautiful. […]
