Zhaoling

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The Red Gate of Zhaoling Tomb of the Qing Dynasty, Shenyang, China
The Red Gate of Zhaoling Tomb of the Qing Dynasty, Shenyang, China

Zhaoling ("Luminous Tomb" or the "Northern Mausoleum") is the tomb of the second Qing emperor, Huang Taji, and his consorts. The tomb is located within Beiling Park, in the northern suburbs of Shenyang and is a popular area attraction. The tomb complex took eight years to build (between 1643 and 1651) and has a row of animal statues leading to it.


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