Sacred way

A sacred way, spirit way, spirit road, spirit path, etc. (神道, shéndào) is the ornate road leading to a Chinese tomb of a major dignitary. The sacred way is lined on both sides by a succession of statues, pillars, and stelae. The statues along the spirit way depict real and mythical animals, as well as civilian and military officials.

Not to be confused with various specific "Sacred Ways" in other contexts, or Sandō, similar paths in Shinto shrines
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