Western Qing Tombs
清西陵
A World Heritage Site where the Yongzheng Tai, Jiaqing Chang, Daoguang Mu and Guangxu Chong mausoleums are hidden among thousands of ancient pines.
The Western Qing Tombs lie at the foot of Yongning Mountain in Yi County, first built in the eighth year of the Yongzheng reign. They comprise four imperial tombs (Yongzheng's Tai, Jiaqing's Chang, Daoguang's Mu and Guangxu's Chong), along with empress tombs, consort cemeteries, and princely and princess cemeteries, 14 mausoleum complexes in total. Surrounded by tens of thousands of ancient pines, they were added to the World Heritage List in 2000 as part of the Imperial Mausoleums of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Tai Mausoleum is the largest, with its sacred way, stone archway and stele pavilions in grand style. The Mu Mausoleum is known for its nanmu-wood Hall of Imperial Grace. The Chong Mausoleum's underground palace can be visited all the way down to the burial chamber. The tombs are spread out, so you need to drive or take a sightseeing shuttle between them. Tickets are charged per tomb or as a combined pass; check on site. Allow a full day. The tombs are about 60 km from Baoding city and 120 km from Beijing.
Opening hours
About 8:00 AM–5:30 PM (earlier in winter)
Nearby sights
- Yishui Lake
- Yan Xiadu Ancient City Site
- Mount Langya (Langyashan)
- Mancheng Han Tombs
- Baoding West Street
- Guangyuan Garden (Cao Kun's Residence)
- Zhili Governor-General's Office
- Dacige Pavilion