Chuangwang Mausoleum

Chuangwang Mausoleum

Chuangwang Mausoleum is a national AA-level tourist attraction and a cultural tourism site.

Chuangwang Mausoleum is located at the original site of the tomb of Monk Fengtianyu on the west side of the Shichang Highway in the central scenic area of Jiashan, Shimen County, Changde City, Hunan Province. Adjacent to Jiashan Temple, the mausoleum was reconstructed based on the original appearance recorded by He Lin, the prefect of Liuzhou in the Qing Dynasty, during his personal visit and investigation of Jiashan. Covering an area of 2 hectares, Chuangwang Mausoleum consists of the mausoleum guards, the Purple Stone Archway, the Sacred Way, the tomb chamber, and the Ming Tower.

The plaque hanging high in front of the mausoleum—Chuangwang Mausoleum—is an inscription by Mr. Liu Zhongri, former president of the Ming History Society of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, in 1995. The mausoleum is grand and solemn in atmosphere, and is hailed as the “Foremost Mausoleum of Hunan.” It is a imperial tomb built by modern people for Li Zicheng and is the largest royal garden in southern China. It has been listed as a provincial key cultural relics protection unit.

Scenic Area Address: West Side of Shichang Highway, Jiashan, Shimen County, Changde City, Hunan Province

Transportation: Take a bus from Changde City to Shimen County, then transfer to a minibus to reach the scenic area

Li Zicheng, also known as Li Hongji or Li Chuang, was the leader of the peasant uprising at the end of the Ming Dynasty. In 1629, due to issues with unpaid military wages, he killed Colonel Wang Guo and the local county magistrate, instigating a mutiny. He then fought across the country, proclaimed himself emperor in Xi'an, honored Li Jiqian as the founding ancestor, and established the state title “Dashun.” In 1644, Li Zicheng entered the Forbidden City and looted wealth extensively, but in 1645, he was defeated when the Qing army breached Tongguan using cannons. He evaded battle and went into hiding. In 1645, Li Zicheng was killed by local militia, and his remains were never found.

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