Western Qing Tombs
Western Qing Tombs
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H888
Hong Kong, China636 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
I've now been to the eastern and western Qing tombs. It's a hard call to decide which is better to visit. You can't do then nothing a day as they are 300 km apart. Both tomb sites are beautiful and offer much more than the Ming Tombs (shisanling) near Beijing. Overall I think the Western tombs have a slight beauty edge. But it's minor. If you're in Beijing as a tourist and want to visit an amazing imperial tomb site, go to the Qing tombs. Harder to reach because of the distance but once there they are usually deserted, quiet, soulful and beautiful. You won't be disappointed.
Top tip for the Western Qing tombs. One small advantage of going west is the chance to take in two other AAAA Chinese sites. If you hired a private driver for the day, leave the city early 0730 would be good and first stop at Marco Polo bridge (about 15 km from city centre) and the site of the Sept 18 incident where Japanese aggression tipped China into all out war for a second time with Japan. If you just do the bridge and not the museum it's a 30 minute stop. Then back in the car and on your way. Then you could stop at the Peking Man Unesco site (about 80 km from city centre). It's worth it to see the place of some if humanities earliest human like folk. About an hour here is enough. Then back in car to the tombs (another 50 km on from Peiking Man which is known locally as Zhoukoudian site). Have lunch on arrival. Suggest you take a picnic as the tombs have nice gardens. Then do as many tombs as you wish before aiming to leave by 3.30 as its nearly three hours back, can be quicker if traffic is kind. Usually three tombs is enough but enthusiasts have five huge sites to choose from and dozens of minor concubine and Prince tombs scattered about.
You need a car to get around as its about 11 km from the first tomb to the last. For freedom travelers wandering, cycling, hiking are all ok as well. The locals see few tourists out here so you will be welcomed and so will your money. She's pretty harsh living in these parts. So leaving a little cash behind is s nice gesture of support.
Top tip for the Western Qing tombs. One small advantage of going west is the chance to take in two other AAAA Chinese sites. If you hired a private driver for the day, leave the city early 0730 would be good and first stop at Marco Polo bridge (about 15 km from city centre) and the site of the Sept 18 incident where Japanese aggression tipped China into all out war for a second time with Japan. If you just do the bridge and not the museum it's a 30 minute stop. Then back in the car and on your way. Then you could stop at the Peking Man Unesco site (about 80 km from city centre). It's worth it to see the place of some if humanities earliest human like folk. About an hour here is enough. Then back in car to the tombs (another 50 km on from Peiking Man which is known locally as Zhoukoudian site). Have lunch on arrival. Suggest you take a picnic as the tombs have nice gardens. Then do as many tombs as you wish before aiming to leave by 3.30 as its nearly three hours back, can be quicker if traffic is kind. Usually three tombs is enough but enthusiasts have five huge sites to choose from and dozens of minor concubine and Prince tombs scattered about.
You need a car to get around as its about 11 km from the first tomb to the last. For freedom travelers wandering, cycling, hiking are all ok as well. The locals see few tourists out here so you will be welcomed and so will your money. She's pretty harsh living in these parts. So leaving a little cash behind is s nice gesture of support.
Written 25 March 2016
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YorkHiker
Yorkshire, UK1,392 contributions
Jul 2015 • Solo
The Western Qing tombs received far fewer visitors than the Eastern Qing tombs or the Ming Tombs.
The tomb site itself is huge, and a driver is needed to go between the different tombs. Tai Ling tomb is the biggest and most impressive tombs, with a processional avenue over a mile longs.
Chang Ling tomb has an impressive echo wall, where anything you say is bounced back seven times. Much of Chang Ling tomb was closed, but this meant the the whole place was abandoned. It was great to get photos of huge marble statues, bridges and processional roads without a single individual in sight.
Chong Ling tomb has an impressive underground vault with huge carved doors. You can still see the holes were treasure hunters and tomb robbers broke their way in.
Mu Ling tomb is small, and was being repaired when I visited.
Yong fu temple is a scenic change to the numerous tombs.
The tomb site itself is huge, and a driver is needed to go between the different tombs. Tai Ling tomb is the biggest and most impressive tombs, with a processional avenue over a mile longs.
Chang Ling tomb has an impressive echo wall, where anything you say is bounced back seven times. Much of Chang Ling tomb was closed, but this meant the the whole place was abandoned. It was great to get photos of huge marble statues, bridges and processional roads without a single individual in sight.
Chong Ling tomb has an impressive underground vault with huge carved doors. You can still see the holes were treasure hunters and tomb robbers broke their way in.
Mu Ling tomb is small, and was being repaired when I visited.
Yong fu temple is a scenic change to the numerous tombs.
Written 15 September 2015
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