Photos of Yongxi Mausoleum

Yongxi Mausoleum is located in the northeast of Hutuo Village, Xicun Town, Gongyi City, and about two kilometers northwest of Yongchang Mausoleum. It is the tomb of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Guangyi. The 24 pairs of Shinto statues in front of the mausoleum are well preserved, and the stone lions outside the four palace gates in the east, west, north and south are also well preserved. On the south front of the mausoleum stands a stone tablet with a new tree, inscribed with the words "The Mausoleum of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Jiong Guangyi". The famous stone sheep of Yongxi Mausoleum is the stone sheep of the Song Dynasty, along with the stone lions of Yongyu Mausoleum and the stone statues of Yongtai Mausoleum. These stone sheep are lying quietly with their heads held high, with beautiful images, charm, and lifelikeness. They are full, expressive, full of manners, and full of style in the sculptures of Song Mausoleum and even Chinese mausoleums. Except for the stone sheep, other animals and figures are well preserved. The images of the envoys are changeable, the engraving is fine, or the eyebrows are beautiful, or the nose is deep and the eyes are short, or the stature is short, and they hold gifts for the emperor in their hands. It is also a good place to appreciate the stone carvings of Songling. From Yongxi Mausoleum, you can get a glimpse of the architectural ruins and stone carvings of the Northern Song Dynasty. In addition, the tombs of Yongxi Mausoleum include Empress Yin, Empress Fu, Empress Li, Concubine Li Xian (the biological mother of Song Zhenzong), and the eldest son Li Yuanzuo. In the south of Yongxi Mausoleum, there is the Baotai Mausoleum of Empress Zhanghuaipan of Song Zhenzong.