This Sacred Way was built in 1435 for the tomb of Emperor Yongle (Changling). Subsequent emperors shared this Sacred Way and linked it to their tombs. The lay out of the Sacred Way was adopted by the Manchus in the Qing Tombs. Surprisingly, the craftsmanship here is of a higher quality.
Wangzhu Columns mark the beginning of the Sacred Way
Kneeling lion
Standing lion
Kneeling xiezhi
Standing xiezhi
Kneeling camel
Standing camel
Kneeling elephant
Standing elephant
Kneeling qilin
Standing qilin
Kneeling horse
Standing horse
Military Officer
Military Officer
Civilian Officer
Civilian Officer
Minister of Merit
Miinister of Merit
Dragon Phoenix Gate
marks the end of the Sacred Way
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