|  | Merit and Virtue Pavilion (1)
Ming Dynasty - between 1409 and 1427
Le mausolée est constitué de trois cours. Après avoir franchi une porte d'accès à trois ouvertures, on pénètre dans la première cour, longue de 45m, où se dresse un pavillon abritant une stèle d'époque Qing.
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|  | Gate of Eminent Favor (1)
Ling En Men
Ming Dynasty - between 1409 and 1427
The layout of each mausoleum is different, but the thirteen tombs still have nearly the same general arrangements. Each mausoleum, called a "palace", is surrounded by vermilion walls. Through each "palace" gate is the Gate of Prominent Favor leading to the Hall of Prominent Favour
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|  | Hall of Prominent Favor (1)
Ling En Dian
Ming Dynasty - between 1409 and 1427
Through each "palace" gate is the Gate of Prominent Favor leading to the Hall of Prominent Favour where sacrifices were offered by emperors, empresses and officials to the deceased emperors. Of all the Ming tombs, only the Hall of Prominent Favor in Changling is still in excellent condition.
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|  | Red Gate
Ming Dynasty - between 1409 and 1427
On accède à la troisième et dernière cour par la porte rouge. Elle abrite la massive Tour carrée (Fang Cheng), surmontée d'un édifice appelé Pavillon de la Clarté (Ming Lou).
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|  | Soul Tower (2)
Minglou
Ming Dynasty - between 1409 and 1427
Behind the Hall of Prominent Favor is tomb mound within high castle-like walls, created by piling yellow earth, where the emperor and empress were buried.
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