When I entered Gate 3 of the scenic area, I saw a row of dazzling sequoia trees, which gave me a small surprise. It was really beautiful. At first, I wanted to cancel the plan to go to Ming Xiaoling due to the rain, but when I thought about the rainy day, the number of people would be significantly reduced. In the end, I felt that my choice was the right one and achieved my expected goal. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is the joint burial tomb of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and his queen Ma. Because the queen's posthumous title "Xiao Ci", it was named Xiaoling. Located at the foot of Mount Everest at Dulongfu at the southern foot of Zijin Mountain in the eastern suburbs of Nanjing City, it is the largest imperial tomb in Nanjing and one of the world's cultural heritage sites.

The first thing that comes to your attention when you enter the Shinto Road is a variety of animal stone statues standing and lying in pairs, such as horses, unicorns, elephants, camels, lions, etc., all of which are carved lifelike. These stone statues are arranged symmetrically on both sides of the Shinto Road. The Imperial Mausoleum is even more majestic, solemn and solemn.

The camel stone statue stands symmetrically. It is understood that the camel symbolizes the desert. It is a foreign land, but it can appear on the Shinto of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, indicating that the Ming Dynasty was strong and had a vast territory.

In the eastern section of Shinto, there are six types of stone beasts: lions, haeches, camels, elephants, unicorns, and horses. There are two pairs of each type, and a total of 12 pairs of 24 pieces. Two of each type are kneeling and two stand, lining the road to welcome the attendants. These stone beasts embody the ceremonial requirements of the royal tomb, and each has its own meaning.

The scenery of the Shinto with the endless autumn leaves and colorful autumn leaves is beautiful, and it is definitely a super spiritual enjoyment.

If it weren't for the rainy day, you wouldn't have been able to capture such a scene. It gave you unlimited space for imagination.

Have ginkgo trees and Chinese tallow trees begun to wither at this time of year? The stone road is covered with fallen leaves, and the stone elephant road is now decorated with colorful red, yellow and green autumn leaves. It is called "Nanjing's Most Beautiful 600 Meters".

The image of the lion has the longest history. It was introduced to China with Buddhism. It is not only the patron saint of cemeteries, but also the patron saint of ordinary houses. Yin and Yang eat all.

In light rain weather, few tourists come to visit the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, and a little rain adds a lot to the elegance of the visit. The umbrellas in the hands of tourists seem to have become an indispensable supporting role in this autumn drama. Against the autumn background of late autumn, colorful rainbow umbrellas can better set off the color and splendor of autumn.

Although the stone beast was speechless, its silence was better than sound.

Among the stone beasts in the Shinto of Xiaoling Mausoleum of the Ming Dynasty, the elephant is the largest. This section of Shinto is now commonly known as the Stone Elephant Road.

The cemetery in the rain is sparse with tourists, adding a bit of solemnity and solemnity. What you see while traveling is a look at the past of history, and it is also a reappearance of historical pictures and silent reading in your heart.

Stone horses, compared to before, stone horses seem to be much smaller. In ancient times, horses had many uses. Horses could make "great contributions" to ancient emperors. They had the wisdom of "an old horse knowing the way", had the ability to "stop without stopping", the dedication of "taking the lead" and the noble character of being loyal to their duties. Therefore, it is not surprising that horses exist in the Shinto.

Standing in the middle of the Shinto, I feel like a leader. They all worship them. They are more like guardians, guarding this land from being invaded. Their immobility there reflects their sincerity.

After more than 600 years of baptism, the stone elephants are still the same, witnessing the changes in the ancient capital. The elephant in reality has a gentle character, which symbolizes that the emperor buried here is a wise king who obeys the people; the carved stone elephant has thick limbs, symbolizes the good wishes of future generations for the stability of the country.

Although the evergreen juniper is the "Shinto tree" that is native to this Shinto, people seem to love the maple syrup, Chinese tallow, and ginkgo more... The stone elephant road intertwined with red and yellow.

In the shadow of the green and shady street trees, the French sycamore trees standing quietly along the road are strong, thick and graceful. In the air filled with rainy days, there is a kind of historical depth and vicissitudes vaguely exuding, arousing the sense of nostalgia that has been silent in my thoughts.

Faced with the quiet Shinto hidden by the fiery red maple trees and golden ginkgo trees, I can only regret that my red rice mobile phone cannot capture one-thousandth of the beautiful scenery.

Pine and cypresses are planted on both sides of the Shinto, and maple trees are planted on the outer side. The cypress is green and the maple is red, which is quite interesting.

The autumn rain on Shixiang Road is intermittent, and the pattering light rain also adds to the autumn flavor of Ming Xiaoling. The autumn water after the rain turned the stone statue road into an autumn mirror. The water in the eyes and the sky in the autumn are like a floating dream in a mirror. As you travel, you can see three points in autumn, one point in falling flowers, and two points in red dust. Between the steps, watch a fallen leaf render the autumn color, and watch the falling flowers change over a century.

At the end of the Stone Statue Road is a pair of white stone observation pillars 6.52 meters high, engraved with cloud and dragon patterns, also known as Huabiao. The Shinto direction is changed from east-west to north-south here. On both sides of the roadside, surrounded by pines and cypresses, Weng Zhong stood in silence, hence the name "Weng Zhong God Road". It is 250 meters long and has two pairs of civil officials and two pairs of generals.

It is engraved with civil officials and generals in history. The craftsmanship of those carvings is very exquisite and worth a visit.

The continuous drizzle fills the mountains and forests in the morning with a thin layer of fog. Although the lack of sunshine makes the autumn scenery slightly inferior, breathing the fresh air and walking on the road to the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Scenic Area still makes people feel happy, intoxicated, and trance. feeling.

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is a business card of Nanjing, this ancient city. The wind and rain in Zhongshan unconsciously served as a symbol to witness a period of history.

There is a Jinshui River in front of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. There should have been five stone bridges, called Wulong Bridge, but now there are only three. The bridge foundation and the bank of the Jinshui River are original in ancient times, and the bridge railing is new. Across the bridge is a slope of standing bricks. The first gate leading to the mausoleum, the Wenwu Square Gate, was restored in 1998.
When you step into the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, what is shocking is its magnificent momentum and majestic buildings. The magnificent tomb shows the light of Chinese civilization.

There is a towering stone tablet with a camel stele and turtle lotus seat underneath it. The words "Governing the Tang and Song Dynasties" are written on it. The writing is open and closed, but it is a relic left by Emperor Kangxi's visit to Xiao Mausoleum. Between the lines, we can read and understand the political ideals and cultural thoughts of a generation of wise kings and holy masters who longed for the naturalization of people's hearts when they were establishing politics.

There is a long stone road in front of and behind the Wenwu Square Gate, with tall pine and cypress trees growing lush on both sides. The red walls of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum with the continuous autumn rain and the towering trees, in addition to its solemnity, can also touch the prosperity of the past.

Walking through the doorway below the Ming Tower, you can see the large wall made of stone strips coming towards you, with the words "Tomb of Taizu of the Ming Dynasty on this mountain" engraved on it.

"Sifang City" is a square city surrounded by deserted city walls, with a huge stone tablet standing in the middle, which is particularly vicissitudes.

The inscription on the stone tablet on the turtle seat was personally written by Zhu Di and carved from a whole piece of stone. It totals 2746 words, detailing the merits of Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty. Ming Xiaoling is not only a stone statue road with red leaves like fire, nor a magnificent Xiaoling, but also a broken wall, peace, and warmth in late autumn brought to us by the rich history under the autumn rain.