The yellow sand is scattered, and the loess buries the soul | Gongyi, Henan, the mausoleum of the Northern Song Dynasty emperors

【Yu Jian Central Plains·Gongyi·The wind and sand are scattered, the loess buries the soul】Don't underestimate Gongyi! The legendary stories of the Yellow Emperor's 'altar sinking wall', Fuxi's performance of the Eight Diagrams, Yao and Shun's 'sacrifice to heaven and abdication', Houyi's shooting of the sun, and King Tang of Shang's 'prayer for rain in the mulberry forest' all took place here; the production kiln site of 'Luoyang Tang Sancai' is here; the birthplace of the poet Du Fu is here; most importantly, Gongyi is the location of the mausoleum of the Northern Song Dynasty! Here lie 7 emperors of the Northern Song Dynasty and famous ministers such as Kou Zhun and Bao Zheng. All the imperial tombs have been robbed, leaving only the stone statues that have stood for a thousand years silently guarding this land, which is really sighing! The mausoleums of the Northern Song Dynasty are scattered, with 7 emperors and 8 mausoleums. The weather is hot, we chose to visit Yongzhao Mausoleum (my favorite Emperor Renzong) in the city and Yongyu Mausoleum in the outskirts of Gongyi, where the stone statues are best preserved. The stone statues are much taller than I imagined, showing the royal style, and the carvings are exquisite, which is the pinnacle of Northern Song stone carving art! Tips: Among the 9 emperors of the Northern Song Dynasty, except for Emperor Huizong and Emperor Qinzong who were captured by the Jin Dynasty, the remaining 7 emperors and the father of Zhao Kuangyin were all buried in Gongyi, commonly known as the Seven Emperors and Eight Mausoleums, namely Xuanzu (Zhao Hongyin) Yongan Mausoleum, Taizu (Zhao Kuangyin) Yongchang Mausoleum, Taizong (Zhao Guangyi) Yongxi Mausoleum, Zhenzong (Zhao Heng) Yongding Mausoleum, Renzong (Zhao Zhen) Yongzhao Mausoleum, Yingzong (Zhao Shu) Yonghou Mausoleum, Shenzong (Zhao Xu) Yongyu Mausoleum, Zhezong (Zhao Xu) Yongtai Mausoleum. 📝Note tips: The mausoleums of the Northern Song Dynasty are scattered and far apart, it is recommended to travel by car