Plan at a glance
The sacred way, stone carvings, and underground palaces
Lu Prince Mausoleum is in Shangcun, Lu Wangfen Township, Fengquan District, Xinxiang. The visit includes the stone statues along the sacred way, a three-arch stone bridge, Ling’en Gate, the Lu Prince’s underground palace, and the underground palace of Consort Zhao. The route focuses on stone carving, mausoleum architecture, and underground chambers, making it suitable for visitors interested in history, traditional architecture, and photography.
How much time to allow
Allow about 1.5–2 hours to walk the sacred way and visit the main tomb’s underground palace and Consort Zhao’s tomb palace. For a slower look at the stone paifang, stone statues, and exhibition hall, plan for 2–3 hours. The reference adult ticket price is CNY 40, the half-price ticket is CNY 20, and reference opening hours are 08:00–18:00.
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Stone statues along the sacred way and mausoleum architecture
Groups of stone statues line both sides of the sacred way. Along the route, you can also see the stone paifang, three-arch stone bridge, and Ling’en Gate. The dragon, phoenix, and peony patterns on the paifang and stone carvings are worth viewing up close; the depth of the sacred way also works well for photography.
Two underground palaces open to visitors
Both the Lu Prince Mausoleum underground palace and Consort Zhao’s tomb palace are part of the visiting route. Inside, you can see stone doors, stone coffin beds, and other underground architectural features. The two chambers have different spatial experiences and visiting sequences, so they work well as one continuous route without backtracking.
Who it suits
Visitors who enjoy Ming-dynasty mausoleums, stone carving, and traditional architecture can slow down to study the sacred way and architectural details. Photographers can focus on the stone statues, underground-palace entrances, stone ritual-offering altar, and stone-wall passage.
Build your day
A 1.5–2-hour core route
Follow the sacred way from the entrance, passing the stone statues, three-arch stone bridge, and Ling’en Gate before visiting the Lu Prince’s underground palace. Then walk west to Consort Zhao’s tomb and underground palace, and leave through the exit. This route covers the main buildings and both underground palaces in sequence.
A detailed 2–3-hour route
Follow the core route at a slower pace, studying the stone paifang, stone statues, and stone-wall passage, and stop at the exhibition hall to the left of Ling’en Gate. The stone steps at the underground-palace entrance and the stone ritual-offering altar are good photo subjects. When visitor numbers are high, queues for the underground palaces can add to the overall visiting time.
Guide services
If you want to understand the arrangement of the stone carvings and the mausoleum layout, ask at the entrance or service desk about the day’s guide service. Guide fees and available booking slots are set by the service desk that day; self-guided visits are also possible.
Get there
By car
Navigate to “Lu Prince Mausoleum.” Vehicles can reach the scenic-area parking area, where the reference parking fee is about CNY 10 per vehicle. Enter along the sacred way after parking; the site is mainly explored on foot.
By public transportation
From the city, take Bus 2 to Jindengsi Stop, then walk about 1.7 kilometers to the mausoleum. Bus 13 is another option but runs less frequently. Allow time for the 1.7-kilometer walk and for waiting for the return bus.
Know before you go
Visiting the underground palaces
The underground palaces are enclosed spaces. Some visitors may be sensitive to the steps, low light, or smells, so shorten your stay if needed. Watch your footing when entering and leaving, and follow on-site rules when taking photos.
Opening times and transportation
Ticket prices, opening hours, bus schedules, and guide services can change over time. Before traveling, review the entry time and return transport. You need to walk between the main mausoleum and Consort Zhao’s tomb, so wear shoes suitable for stairs and longer walks.