16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Spirit Way to Empress Wu & Emperor Gaozong's Tombs
Wu was the concubine of Emperor Taizong. After his death, she married his successor, his son, Emperor Gaozong. After Gaozong's stroke, she became sole officially recognized empress of China. She is buried next to Emperor Gaozong.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 11.2016 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2018 |
Photo Location: | Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China, China |
Copyright: | © Diana Chang |