《永州市舜帝陵保护规定》was published on 2026-09-29 and will enter into force on 2026-10-01. source The rule defines protection ranges and construction-control zones for the Shun Emperor Temple ruins and the Jiuyi Mountain Shun Emperor Mausoleum. source It allocates protection and management duties among the Yongzhou municipal government, the Ningyuan county government, and a dedicated Shun Emperor Mausoleum management agency. source
Who is affected
The regulation carries broad application for government agencies, cultural heritage institutions, developers, and any parties with activities within the designated Shun Emperor Mausoleum protection and construction-control zones. source
What to do
Review any existing or planned construction, land use, or tourism development within the defined protection ranges and construction-control zones to ensure alignment with the rule. source
Engage with the Ningyuan county government and the Shun Emperor Mausoleum management agency to clarify specific compliance obligations for operations inside the protected areas. source
Monitor for subsequent implementing measures from Yongzhou or Ningyuan authorities that may detail operational requirements or restrictions under the new framework. source