Xiaoling (孝陵) complex, the tomb of Shunzhi (顺治) Emperor, begins with a marble archway
The marble archway is a 5 jian, 6 columns and 11 roofs structure (五间六柱十一楼)
The base of the columns are embossed with beautiful carvings
The base of the columns are embossed with beautiful carvings
Big Red Gate (大红门) is the gateway to Xiaoling
Big Red Gate and the Grand Stele Pavilion (大碑楼) line up in the central axis of the Eastern Qing Tombs
Grand Stele Pavilion (大碑楼)
On each of the four corners of the Grand Stele Pavilion stands a huabiao (华表)
On each of the four corners of the Grand Stele Pavilion stands a huabiao (华表)
The stele with inscription of 大清孝陵神功圣德碑
