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Tablet House, Ming Tombs, housing the stele of the ways of soulsSource: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Noel_2005_P%C3%A9kin_tombeaux_Ming_voie_des_%C3%A2mes.jpg
Author: ofol
The Ming Tombs of Chang Ling is the final resting place of 13 out of the 16 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. The site exhibits some of the finest tomb architecture in China. It was inscribed as a World Heritage Site titled Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The site for the Ming Tombs was chosen by the Yongle emperor for its auspicious feng shui. It is located in a valley protected by a mountain ridge to the north and on the east and west. The first and finest tomb is that of the Yongle emperor (1360-1424).
The Yongle emperor was the 3rd emperor of the Ming dynasty. His two predecessors were buried in the old capital in Nanjing. The Jingtai emperor was the only Ming emperor in Beijing who was not buried in the tomb - he was denied burial there by his brother, whom he placed under house arrest and who eventually overthrew him.
Gate to the Ming Tombs of Chang Ling, China
Author: ofol
The Ming Tombs of Chang Ling is the final resting place of 13 out of the 16 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. The site exhibits some of the finest tomb architecture in China. It was inscribed as a World Heritage Site titled Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The site for the Ming Tombs was chosen by the Yongle emperor for its auspicious feng shui. It is located in a valley protected by a mountain ridge to the north and on the east and west. The first and finest tomb is that of the Yongle emperor (1360-1424).
The Yongle emperor was the 3rd emperor of the Ming dynasty. His two predecessors were buried in the old capital in Nanjing. The Jingtai emperor was the only Ming emperor in Beijing who was not buried in the tomb - he was denied burial there by his brother, whom he placed under house arrest and who eventually overthrew him.
Gate to the Ming Tombs of Chang Ling, ChinaSource: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ling_En_Gate,_Chang_Ling.jpg
Author: Yan Li
The surroundings of the tomb has been beautifully restored. The burial chamber, where the emperor, his wife and 16 concubines were buried, have never been opened.
The Ming Tombs are approached through a rectagular courtyard. To the right of the entrance gate is the Stele Pavilion, which houses stone tablets from the Qing dynasty reverring the Ming dynasty emperors.
The first pavilion you will encounter is the Gate of Eminent Favor. Further in is one of China's most impressive Ming buildings, the Hall of Eminent Favor, standing on a three-tiered terrace. Supporting the weight of the mammoth roof of this hall are colossal 43-foot nanmu (fragrant cedar) columns topped with elaborate bracket sets.
A gateway at the Ming Tombs of Chang Ling
Author: Yan Li
The surroundings of the tomb has been beautifully restored. The burial chamber, where the emperor, his wife and 16 concubines were buried, have never been opened.
The Ming Tombs are approached through a rectagular courtyard. To the right of the entrance gate is the Stele Pavilion, which houses stone tablets from the Qing dynasty reverring the Ming dynasty emperors.
The first pavilion you will encounter is the Gate of Eminent Favor. Further in is one of China's most impressive Ming buildings, the Hall of Eminent Favor, standing on a three-tiered terrace. Supporting the weight of the mammoth roof of this hall are colossal 43-foot nanmu (fragrant cedar) columns topped with elaborate bracket sets.
A gateway at the Ming Tombs of Chang LingSource: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CN_-_Peking_-_Ming-Gr%C3%A4ber_-_1.JPG
Author: MonsieurRoi
In the middle of the Hall of Eminent Favor is the statue of the Yongle emperor, who moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing and constructed the Forbidden City.
Beyond the Hall of Eminent Favor is the walkway towards the burial mound. It is approached through the Spirit Tower.
The tomb of the Ding Ling emperor was the only Ming tomb to have been excavated and opened to the public. This was done in the 1950's. Archaeologists discovered a treasure trove of the man whose reign began the decline of the Ming dynasty.
Silk Burning Stove, Ming Tombs
Author: MonsieurRoi
In the middle of the Hall of Eminent Favor is the statue of the Yongle emperor, who moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing and constructed the Forbidden City.
Beyond the Hall of Eminent Favor is the walkway towards the burial mound. It is approached through the Spirit Tower.
The tomb of the Ding Ling emperor was the only Ming tomb to have been excavated and opened to the public. This was done in the 1950's. Archaeologists discovered a treasure trove of the man whose reign began the decline of the Ming dynasty.
Silk Burning Stove, Ming TombsSource: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Silk_Burning_Stove,_The_Ming_Dynasty_Tombs,_Beijing.jpg
Author: Mlogic
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How to reach the Ming Tombs site
The Ming Tombs are about 50 km to the northwest of Beijing. First of all, take the subway to Xizhi Men station. Then take bus 845 to Zhengfa Daxue in Changping. From there, either take a taxi, or bus 314 to Da Gong Men. Alternatively, join a day tour. Many day tours cover both the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs together.
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