Beiling Park and Zhaoling Tomb is one of the most historic and peaceful locations of Shenyang and attracts many tourists each year. Recently named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these two popular attractions spread over a vast area of more than 4,500 km2. The park is one of the city’s most serene locations for recreational activities and many tourists and locals are seen here engaging in a wide variety of activities including meditation, Tai Chi, kite flying, dancing and reading.
This historic tomb in the park began to be constructed in 1643 and was completed eight years later. Today it stands as one of the most architecturally beautiful mausoleums in China and boasts of the elegance and power of the Qing Dynasty. The mausoleum contains the remains of Emperor Huang Taiji and his Queen, Bo’erjijite, who were the rulers who set the foundation for the rise of the Qing Dynasty. This elaborate and massive mausoleum is a must-see attraction for all enthusiasts of Chinese history and architecture.
The Zhaoling Tomb can broadly be divided into three sectors. The first sector is the Horse Dismounting Tablet and Red Gate which contains age old inscriptions and carvings. The first sector also allows visitors to cross the Divine Bridge and Cloud Pillar which was an integral part of Chinese architecture. The second sector is the Red Gate and Square City, which contains the 50 ton stele with an epitaph by Emperor Kangxi. The third sector is the main part of the tomb which contains the magnificent Crescent City, Square City and Treasure Top, along with the Underground Palace which is the actual tomb of the emperor. It is covered by a manmade hill with a single elm tree on its peak. Thus for a historic and recreational experience, visit Beiling Park and Zhaoling Tomb in Shenyang.
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