A Royal Mausoleum, Half of Qing History | Qing Xiling in Yi County, Hebei

Qing Xiling was built in the eighth year of Yongzheng (1730), and after 186 years, it buried 4 emperors including Yongzheng, Jiaqing, Daoguang, Guangxu, as well as 9 empresses, 57 concubines, 2 princesses, 2 princes, and 6 princes, a total of 80 people. 3 out of 4 mausoleums are open, and their scale and establishment also reflect the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty. The Tai Mausoleum of Yongzheng is grand and extraordinary; the Mu Mausoleum of Daoguang is the smallest, and the Longen Hall made of golden phoebe is the biggest highlight; the Chong Mausoleum of Guangxu is slightly shabby, and the open underground palace (which was stolen in 1938) can give a glimpse of the style of the royal mausoleum. Fortunately, the other underground palaces have not been stolen, and like the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, they are kept in their original state and will not be excavated. How many secrets of the Qing Palace may be buried underground. As a World Cultural Heritage, Qing Xiling, apart from the expensive tickets, has no problems! ⏳Play time: 3-5 hours 🚉Travel strategy: Self-driving is the most convenient 🎫Ticket: 108 yuan, adult 🗓Itinerary: Mu Mausoleum—Xichang Mausoleum—Tai Mausoleum—Chong Mausoleum—Yongfu Temple