Tuesday, April 5, 2011

More Shenyang Pics

Gates to the North Tomb


Every part of the walls of the tombs are covered in relief work.





All of the old wooden buildings are covered in paint from the 1600's.

From the caption: "It is said to be a kind of mythical deer often appearing at the peaceful and flourishing age. As an auspicious beast, it shows the kindness and wisdom of the emperor."

The tomb itself. The emperor is buried beneath the mound and an elm tree was planted on top the day after the funeral.

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