[2025 Zoucheng Attraction] Travel Guide for Tomb of Ming King Lu (Updated Apr)

The May Day holiday is just around the corner, and Shandong's famous cities are likely to be packed with tourists. But don't worry, Shandong also has quiet and less-crowded destinations, such as Jining. This city boasts a rich history and culture. The Grand Canal area in the city center resembles the moat in Jinan, exuding a unique charm. Moreover, Jining's districts and counties are well-connected by frequent intercity buses, providing great convenience for tourists. Here's a fantastic 4-day, 3-night itinerary for you. 4-Day Itinerary D1: Yanzhou Station—Xinglong Cultural Park—Yanzhou Museum—Catholic Church—Zoucheng Station—Tombs of the Ming Prince of Lu—Zoucheng Museum—Mencius Temple and Mansion—Hujiashan Mountain Start your journey at Yanzhou Station. First, immerse yourself in the unique cultural atmosphere of Xinglong Cultural Park, then delve into history at the Yanzhou Museum. Afterwards, visit the Catholic Church. Upon arriving at Zoucheng Station, explore the magnificent Tombs of the Ming Prince of Lu, with its impressive underground palace (many artifacts from the tomb are now well-preserved in the Shandong Provincial Museum). Next, visit the Zoucheng Museum, and finally, experience the charm of Confucian culture at the Mencius Temple and Mansion. Conclude your fulfilling day by enjoying the natural scenery at Hujiashan Mountain. D2: Xiaowangzhuang Tombs—Pan Family Mansion—Jining Museum (Old Building)—Taibai Tower—Grand Canal Area—Dongda Temple—Jining Museum (New Building)—Jining Art Museum—Taibai Lake Begin your second day exploring the historical Xiaowangzhuang Tombs, followed by a visit to the Pan Family Mansion. Then, head to the old building of the Jining Museum, and ascend Taibai Tower to experience the poetic grandeur. Stroll along the Grand Canal area, which resembles Jinan's moat, and admire the scenery along the banks. Next, visit the Dongda Temple to appreciate the beauty of religious architecture. In the afternoon, explore the new building of the Jining Museum (a highly recommended museum in Shandong, where you can easily spend half a day). Afterwards, cultivate your artistic sensibilities at the Jining Art Museum, and in the evening, enjoy the beautiful night view of Taibai Lake. D3: Dushan Island—Houshiying Village—Canal City Gate Tower—Grand Canal Area Night View—Ruima Hotel In the morning, set off for Dushan Island, known as the "sea" of Jining. It offers a seaside ambiance and is a popular leisure destination for locals. Next, experience rural life at Houshiying Village, and then climb the Canal City Gate Tower for a panoramic view of the city. In the evening, revisit the Grand Canal area to admire the dazzling night view, which is quite different from the daytime scenery. Finally, head to the Ruima Hotel. D4: Wenshang Baoxiang Palace—Baoxiang Temple—Zhongdu Museum On your last day, visit the Wenshang Baoxiang Palace, a place with an exotic atmosphere. If you missed Xinglong Cultural Park, you can experience a unique and awe-inspiring ambiance here. Then, visit Baoxiang Temple, and finally, conclude your Jining trip with a visit to the Zhongdu Museum. Travel Tips 1. Getting to Dushan Island: If you choose to take the bus to Dushan Island, navigate to Dongdan Village. From there, it's a short walk to the causeway. 2. Flexible Itinerary: In addition to the 5 recommended highlights, you can arrange other attractions based on your time and interests. This itinerary doesn't include Qufu. If you wish to visit Qufu, it's recommended to allocate an extra day. 3. Food and Accommodation: Jining offers a diverse culinary scene. Don't miss local specialties like Jining pancakes and clay pot braised pork with rice. For accommodation, it's recommended to stay near Taibai Tower for convenient transportation. This itinerary is perfect for those seeking off-the-beaten-path travel in Shandong, allowing you to avoid the crowds and enjoy a relaxing holiday.

||👉 At the foot of Jiulong Mountain in the northern suburbs There is a large Ming Dynasty mausoleum The owner is Zhu Tan, the tenth son of Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang Because of his obsession with the elixir of immortality He died from taking too much gold and stone medicine Only twenty years old Ming Taizu was absurd and unreasonable, so he was called "Huang" Historically known as Lu Huangwang 👉 Stepping into the gate of Ming Luwang Mausoleum The tall pine trees on both sides are densely leafy Press the road very low The huge mausoleum is only me Move forward I just feel a rush of cold air coming on The quiet here Enough to hear the sound of your own heartbeat 👉 A lot of rare cultural relics have been unearthed here Just collected in the Shandong Museum in Jinan I went there specially for this The scale is enough to be amazing - 📌Tips： 1️⃣The scenic spot is free of tickets and can be visited with an ID card. 2️⃣There is a parking lot on the right side of the scenic spot archway, free parking. ③Because of the off-season, there are fewer tourists, it is recommended that timid people go together, and the mausoleum is relatively gloomy. ④The mausoleum is repaired and rebuilt, with a large scale, and the unearthed rare cultural relics are collected in the Shandong Museum. - ⛩Main building： Archway, red door, stone statue, imperial bridge, mausoleum gate, Muen gate (second gate), Muen Hall (site), Ming Tower, underground palace - 🗿Cultural relics unearthed： 🔸Nine Lu Crown 🔸Nine seam leather cap 🔸Brocade satin dragon robe 🔸"Lu Wang's Treasure" Seal 🔸Gold inlaid jade belt 🔸"Tianfeng Haitao" piano 🔸Song Gaozong Zhao Gou's poem fan face 🔸Pen, ink, paper and inkstone The above cultural relics can pay attention to the Shandong Museum's public account: Visit Lubo>See Lubo>Virtual Exhibition Hall>Lu Wang's Treasure, VR online visit. - ⛰Place name｜Ming Luwang Tomb 📍Address｜Shangzhai Village, Zhongdian Town, Zoucheng, Shandong Province 🚘Traffic｜Self-driving navigation Ming Luwang Tomb, bus Zoucheng 227 Road Shang Sai Station get off. 🎫Tickets｜Free visit for a limited time ⏰Opening hours｜8:00-17:30 ⏳Recommended play｜About 1 hour -

Who would have thought that there is a tourist attraction in Jining, Shandong where you can enter a tomb? The location is at the Ming Luwang Tomb in Shangzhai Village, Zhongdian Town, Zoucheng City, Jining, Shandong Province. The Ming Luwang Tomb is the tomb of Zhu Tan, the tenth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Due to its large scale and rich burial objects, it is known as the 'Number One Prince's Tomb of the Ming Dynasty'. A total of over 1,300 cultural relics were unearthed from the tomb, mainly including painted wooden figurines, treasures of the Luwang, funerary furniture, musical instruments, chess, calligraphy and painting, jewelry and jade, crowns and costumes, etc. Among them, the 'Nine-Tasseled Crown' was unearthed, which is the only surviving ancient crown (now in the Shandong Museum). The craftsmanship of the gemstone-studded gold belt buckle is extremely exquisite, inlaid with 33 rubies, sapphires, amethysts, turquoises, and cat's eye stones, resembling a blooming flower. The Ming Luwang Tomb Garden is located at the 'dragon head' position on the southern foothills of Jiulong Mountain. It is built against the mountain, with stone excavation and brick construction inside the tomb. The project was massive. Rough estimates suggest that about 24,800 cubic meters of earth and stone were excavated for the construction of the tomb, and about 150,800 cubic meters of soil were used for the tomb mound, totaling about 180,000 cubic meters of earth and stone used. The burial is oriented from north to south, consistent with the direction of the tomb garden at 186 degrees. The entire plan is shaped like the character '甲', consisting of the tomb mound, tomb path, Diamond Wall, and tomb chambers, which are divided into front and back chambers. The tomb is well-preserved. Except for the tomb mound and a small part of the tomb path that have been damaged, other parts have not been disturbed by human activity.

|||Who would have thought that Shandong has such a spectacular scenic spot and you can go down to the tomb. The gate archway and corridor are very similar to the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum in Nanjing. 🚄I’ve been to Xuzhou Xia Mu before for a trip to Xuzhou·Jiangsu. The tomb passage is very long and spectacular. Plus, I was the only one there, so the atmosphere of Tomb Robbers’ Chronicles was full! . —————————————— 🔦Name｜Ming Lu Wang Tomb 📍Location｜Ming Lu Wang Tomb Scenic Area, Zoucheng City, Jining City, Shandong Province ⌚️Time｜About two hours, 🎫Currently free 🚌Transportation｜Both public transportation and self-driving are available, there are direct buses —————————————— . 📷 Photography travel guide ✔️It is ten kilometers from here to Zoucheng, 🚌It is convenient to take the bus. It is not spring yet, but with Jiulong Mountain behind it, the scenery here is like spring all year round. ⚠️Many unearthed cultural relics are collected by the Shandong Museum, and now we can only see the pictures and text introductions. - ✔️The tomb passage is very long, very much like a scene from a TV drama🎬, it looks photogenic no matter how you take the photo. Although the lights were on, it was still a bit tense as there was a constant stream of tourists visiting the tombs in Xuzhou at this moment. - ✔️The square city tower, memorial archway and imperial bridge on the ground are more photogenic, and red walls and green tiles are also acceptable. . 🗣️ I heard that this place was closed for a long time before. If you come to Meng Temple and Meng Mansion in Zoucheng, Shandong, you can visit it on the way. 📌You can join the Shandong tourism plan.