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Jingjiang Mausoleum
Located
at the foot of Yao Mountain, 7km east of guilin,
the Mausoleum of Prince Jingjiang is an important
historical site and attraction in Guilin.
The Mausoleum is where eleven princes
of the Jingjiang family during Ming dynasty were
buried. The site covers an area over 100 square
km with more than 300 tombs scattering. In front
of each tomb stands Huabiao(ornamental column
erected in front of palace, tombs), official stone
statues, various animals (tiger, lion, unicorn).
These stone works were exquisitely made, primitively
simple and stately.
The
tomb of the third king and his consort is now opened
to tourists. On the top of this tomb, visitor can get
a panoramic view of the whole mausoleum: red walls and
ornamental halls nesting in the lush vegetation. 
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