Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is located at the foot of Wanzhufeng Hill on the southern slope of Zhongshan Hill. It is the tomb of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and his empress Ma. The construction of the mausoleum began in 1381 AD and was completed in 1413 AD with the erection of the "Great Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Monument of Divine Merit," spanning a period of 32 years. Today"s Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Scenic Area revolves around the main mausoleum area, including subsidiary facilities such as the Great Golden Gate, Square City, and Sacred Way, as well as surrounding attractions like Xiamafang, Meihuagu Valley, Meihua Hill, Ming Dongling Mausoleum, and Zixia Lake. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum was listed as one of the first key cultural relics protection units in China and was inscribed on the World Heritage List as an extension of the Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee at its 27th session on July 3, 2003.

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