🏞️ [Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum: The grandeur and tranquility of the Ming Dynasty imperial mausoleum] 🐉

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The Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is located on the southern foot of Purple Mountain in Xuanwu District, Nanjing. It is the joint burial site of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and his empress, Ma. As one of the largest imperial tombs in China, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is famous for its magnificent architecture, exquisite stone carvings and profound historical and cultural heritage. It is an important cultural heritage and tourist attraction in Nanjing.

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### **Game Guide**
1. **Must-see highlights**:
- **Shinto Stone Carvings**: The stone statues (stone animals and civil and military officials) on both sides of the Shinto are lifelike, showing the exquisite stone carving art of the Ming Dynasty.
- **Fangcheng Minglou**: The core building of the mausoleum. Climbing the tower, you can overlook the entire mausoleum area and feel the grandeur of the imperial mausoleum.
- **Baocheng Baoding**: The tomb of Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma is the most sacred part of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum.

2. **Recommended route**:
- **Main Axis Tour**: Enter from the Great Golden Gate, and visit the stone carvings on the sacred road, the stele pavilion, the square city Ming Tower, and the Baocheng Baoding in turn.
- **In-depth Exploration**: Walk around the mausoleum area and appreciate the integration of the natural scenery of Purple Mountain and the mausoleum architecture.

3. **Special Experience**:
- **Historical Explanation**: Rent a guide or join a guided tour to gain a deeper understanding of the historical background and architectural features of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum.
- **Ancient Costume Photography**: Rent Ming Dynasty costumes and take ancient style photos in front of the Shendao Stone Carvings or Fangcheng Ming Tower.

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### **TRANSPORTATION GUIDE**
📍 Address: South Foothill of Zijin Mountain, Xuanwu District, Nanjing
- **Subway**: Take Subway Line 2 to "Muxuyuan Station", transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus or walk for about 20 minutes.
- **Bus**: Many bus lines stop around Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, about a 10-minute walk away.
- **Self-driving**: There are parking lots around Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, but parking spaces are limited during holidays, so it is recommended to arrive early.

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