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Let me talk about the shortcomings first. The bus here is 30 minutes. It is recommended to take holidays such as May 11 and the bus interval is short. Others are very good, it is worth going here, the tour guide is great, it is very helpful to understand the history of the Ming Dynasty.
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The Ming Tombs is the general name for the tombs of the thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty. It is located in the northwest suburbs of Beijing. It is one of the largest existing imperial mausoleum complexes in the country and contain many emperors' tombs. The mausoleum area is surrounded by mountains, and there is a meandering river in front of the mausoleum. The mountains and rivers are beautiful and the scenery is special. Here you can visit the architecture, scenery, and understand the funeral specifications of ancient emperors.
The Ming Tombs is a unified whole, and each tomb is self-contained. Each tomb is built in front of a mountain, and the specifications of the tombs are similar. The distance between the tombs is as little as half a kilometer and as much as eight kilometers. Except for Siling, which is located in the southwest corner, the other tombs are arranged in a fan shape around Changling. Among the Ming Tombs, only "Changling", "Dingling", "Zhaoling" and "Shenlu" are currently open.
Shenlu
The Divine Road is located at the southern end of the Ming Tombs. It is the passage leading to the Ming Tombs area, with a total length of about 7 kilometers. It is also the first attraction of the Ming Tombs. It consists of a stone archway, Dahongmen, stele pavilion, stone statues, and Dragon and Phoenix Gate. The southernmost end of the Divine Road is the stone archway, which is the largest and earliest existing stone arch in my country.
The stone statues are located on both sides of the kilometer-long shrine starting from the two hexagonal stone pillars in the north of the stele pavilion and ending at the Longfeng Gate. 24 stone beasts and 12 stone figures are neatly arranged, with vivid shapes and fine carvings. They are the most representative of ancient Chinese cemeteries. The rare and exquisite stone carvings are also major attractions of the Shenlu.
Changling
Changling is located at the southern foot of the main peak of Tianshou Mountain. It is the joint burial mausoleum of the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Chengzuwen, Emperor Zhu Di (reign name Yongle), and his queen Xu. Among the Ming Tombs, it has the largest scale of construction, the earliest construction time, and the ground buildings are also relatively well preserved. It is the ancestral tomb among the Thirteen Tombs and one of the main tourist spots in the tomb area.
Dingling
Dingling is located at the foot of Dayu Mountain and southwest of Changling. It is the tomb of Emperor Shenzongxian Zhu Yijun (era name Wanli), the 13th emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and his two queens are also buried there. The main buildings include Lin'en Gate, Lin'en Hall, Baocheng, Minglou and underground palace. It is the only excavated tomb among the Ming Tombs. Its a underground palace that can be visited by tourists.
Zhaoling
Zhaoling Mausoleum is located at the eastern foot of Dayu Mountain. It is the burial mausoleum of the twelfth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Muzongzhuang Emperor Zhu Zaihe (reign name Longqing), and his three queens. There are complete Lin'en Gate, Lin'en Hall and its east and west side halls, square city, Ming Tower, Baoding, etc. Zhaoling is the first cemetery among the Thirteen Tombs to be repaired and restored on a large scale.
Let me talk about the shortcomings first. The bus here is 30 minutes. It is recommended to take holidays such as May 11 and the bus interval is short. Others are very good, it is worth going here, the tour guide is great, it is very helpful to understand the history of the Ming Dynasty.
This year, there are three major scenic spots in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei annual ticket, namely Changling, Zhaoling, Shenlu, which are better. Shenlu walks far. If you drive, you need to go back to pick up the car. If you take the bus, it is very convenient. There are public connections between various attractions. You can always believe in Beijing traffic. The rest of the tombs are not big, no physical effort, you can learn more about the culture of the Ming Dynasty, and the children in the junior high school are very interested.
Dingling, as a treasure in the Ming Tombs, has a wide range of highlights. Its underground palace is beautifully stoned and has many cultural relics, especially the more than 3,000 unearthed cultural relics, which is breathtaking. In addition, the architectural style of Dingling is unique, and the five elements of Yin and Yang are throughout it, reflecting the deep cultural heritage of the ancient royal family. Traveling to Dingling, as if passing through time and space, felt the glory and mystery of the Ming Dynasty. Experience, the tour guide's explanation is in place, the itinerary is comfortable, let people enjoy the historical weight and cultural charm in the relaxed and pleasant.
the ming tombs are a collection of mausoleum built by the emperors of ming dynasty of china. the entrance of the tomb was red painted building an amazing site to enjoy history and archeology. there were 13 tombs however only a few were open for visitors.
The highlight of Changling is its magnificent architecture and rich history and culture. The mausoleum is magnificent and shows the royal dignity. When visiting, it seems to cross the long river of history and feel the glory and glory of the Ming Dynasty. Experience, the tranquility and solemnity of Changling is awe-inspiring, every detail shows the respect and nostalgia of the ancients for the deceased. Walking around is not only a visual enjoyment, but also a spiritual baptism.
Ming Tombs, the treasure of history! The mausoleums are large in scale, showing the glory and solemnity of the Ming Dynasty. The stone statues of the gods are lifelike and the sculpture art is breathtaking. Walking in it, it seems to hear the echo of history and feel the wisdom and ingenuity of the ancients. Worth a visit!