MING TOMBS: CHANG LING

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April 21st 2006

Published: April 22nd 2006

The resting place for 13 fo the 16 Ming emperors. Ming Tombs are China's finest example of imperial tomb architecture. This site was selected for it's Feng Shui alignment; mpuntains behind, water in front.

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MING TOMBS

This is the Gate of Eminent Favor

SACRIFICAL HUT

This is where they would sacrifice an animal, fruits or vaulables as an offering to the Gods.

STATUE OF YONGLE EMPEROR

GOLD CROWN

JEWELED CROWN

SOUL TOWER

This is part of the Spirit Tower

22nd April 2006

jann
jan mcmahon

just the thought of wearing that gold crown gives me a headache.

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