Lu Wang Tomb Park Introduction
Minglu King’s Tomb is located at the southwestern foothills of Mount Taiwu, backed by the mountain and facing the Shuangru Peak, offering a view of the mountains and rivers of the mainland. The tomb is built in a three-tiered layout following the natural terrain, starting with an archway, followed by the Huanggai Pavilion, which houses a large bronze cauldron, and finally leading to a circular new mound built with stones. The Minglu King’s Tomb was constructed in 1959 under the directive of President Chiang Kai-shek, with the burial ceremony held in 1963. The cemetery is surrounded by a serene environment. On August 22, 1959, during a blasting operation for stone quarrying in the old Jinmen city, the National Army discovered an ancient tomb. Inside the stone chamber, they found a stele. After interpreting the inscription, it was revealed to belong to the tomb of Lu Wang, the Prince Regnant of the Ming Dynasty. Other artifacts unearthed included Yongli Tongbao coins and square bricks. The inscription elaborated on the life events of Lu Wang, which also provided evidence that Lu Wang did not die as reported in Qing dynasty documents due to the treachery of Zheng Chenggong, but rather from an asthma attack. This discovery cleared Zheng Chenggong of a long-standing grievance. Furthermore, it was later discovered that Zheng Chenggong passed away before Lu Wang.
