Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
After returning from Guandi Temple, I still had time in the afternoon. After resting a while at the hotel, I went to the Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple. It's 16 km from the hotel, and it was raining, so I took a taxi for over 37 yuan. There is a bus but requires a transfer.
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
The Shun Emperor Mausoleum is located at the western end of Mingtiao Hill in Xiquma Village, Beixiang Town, Yanhu District, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. It is the mausoleum temple of Emperor Shun, one of the 'Five Emperors' of the Chinese nation. In May 2006, it was designated a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit by the State Council and is a national AAAA-level scenic spot. It is divided into four parts: Shun Emperor Avenue, Shun Emperor Square, Shun Emperor Park, and the Shun Emperor Mausoleum Temple. The tomb mound dates back to the time of Yu the Great, and the temple was first built in the 26th year of the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty (738 AD). Free admission.
The Shun Emperor Mausoleum Temple was first built in the 26th year of Kaiyuan of the Tang Dynasty (738 AD). It was destroyed in warfare at the end of the Yuan Dynasty. In the early Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty (1506), local people rebuilt it. However, it was again destroyed in the great earthquake of the 34th year of Jiajing (1555). In the 31st year of Wanli (1603), Wu Yu, magistrate of Anyi County, rebuilt it once more.
In the 20th year of Jiaqing of the Qing Dynasty (1815), a major earthquake reduced it to rubble, leaving only the main hall. The following year, under the initiative of local residents like Wang Buzhou, the Shun Temple was rebuilt.
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple Guide Map
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Shun, family name Yao, given name Chonghua, was historically known as Yu Shun because his ancestors were enfeoffed at Yu (present-day Yuxiang Town, Yongji City). Shun is a legendary leader of tribal alliances in the late clan society of China. Legend says Shun lost his mother at a young age and often suffered abuse from his stepmother and beatings from his father. Yet he became renowned for his filial piety and brotherly love. Later, recommended by the Four Mountains (a council of chiefs), Yao ordered him to act as regent and married his daughters, Ehuang and Nüying, to Shun. After Yao's death, Shun ascended the throne and again consulted the Four Mountains to select worthy men and govern civil affairs. Notably, he ordered Yu to control the floods, enabling people to live in peace and happiness. Thus he was beloved by all. After his death, he was buried on Mingtiao Hill.
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple - Yuan Dynasty Offering Hall
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple - Qing Dynasty Enjoyment Hall
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple - The tomb mound is 9 chi high, square-shaped, each side about 4 zhang long, with a thousand-year-old five-fingered cypress on it.
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple - Imperial City
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple - Opera Stage
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
Yuncheng Emperor Shun Mausoleum Temple
