Ming Tombs

The Ming Tombs are one of the most important imperial cemeteries in China. The remains of 13 Beijing-based Ming emperors are buried here. More emperors are buried here than any other place in China; the Ming Tombs also are the best preserved mausoleums in the country. Each emperor is buried in a separate mausoleum at the foot of a mountain; not all tombs are open to the public. As you enter the site, en route to Changling, the first tomb, be sure to stop on the Sacred Way, a road that is lined with massive stone sculptures of animals. The simplest way to visit the sacred Ming Tombs by public transport is to head to Deshengmen Bus Terminal and take line 872. This bus runs very frequently, and the journey should take around an hour to either Changling or Dingling, where you get off. At each of these stops, you’ll find one of the Ming Tombs for you to visit, and signs will direct you where to go. As the mausoleum is so large, the tombs are quite spread out, so it is a good idea to research which one you want to visit in advance. #beijingtrip #urbanexplorer #ancienttomb#oldarchitecture