UNESCO World Heritage

Introducing UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nanjing
Nanjing & its surrounding areas have one cultural and natural place inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as of 2020. The Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List under the Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties were listed in 2003. If you happen to be in Nanjing or anywhere else in Jiangxi Province, be sure to drop by these amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites near Nanjing. Each UNESCO World Heritage Site has a tale to tell. Book GoGrandChina tour packages to learn the tales of Nanjing's UNESCO World Heritage Sites at the most affordable prices.

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
The Xiaoling Mausoleum of the Ming Dynasty is located at the foot of Purple Mountain and contains the tomb of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, founder of the Ming and is one of China's biggest imperial tomb sites and a perfect example of the architectural and stone carving achievement of the Ming Dynasty. It is a UNESCO's World Heritage Sites together with the Ming Tombs in Beijing. It has an 800-meter-long Sacred Way leading to the main structure, with 12 pairs of stone animals such as elephants, lions and horses on both sides of the road and four pairs of warriors and ministers to guard the tomb. The different styles and facial expressions of these works represent the best of the stone carving art during the Ming Dynasty. Get more about Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum.