Ling'en Hall
Prominent Favor Hall built on a three-
tiered marble terrace was the site
of sacrificial ceremonies

The mausoleum lies at the northern foot of Mount Zijin.

Legend says that in order to prevent robbery of the tomb, 13 same processions of funeral troops started from 13 city gates to cover the real burying site. The construction of the mausoleum began in 1381 and ended in 1405, taking 100 thousand labors 25 years with huge amount of expenditure. The original wall of the mausoleum was more than 22.5 kilometers. Under heavy guard of 5,000 military troops, the mausoleum was heavily constructed and planted.