Eastern Qing Tombs, Tangshan

Eastern Qing Tombs Scenic Spot, Tangshan

(唐山市清东陵景区 táng shān shì qīng dōng líng jǐng qū)

Eastern Qing Tombs Scenic Spot is an imperial mausoleum complex from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in Zunhua, a county-level city in Tangshan,Hebei province. It is located just 125 kilometers to the east of Beijing.

Surrounded by green mountains and rivers, the scenic spot covers a vast open area of 80 square kilometers. The tombs are the largest, most complete and best preserved mausoleum complex in China.

The tomb complex was initially established in 1663 when the dynasty was ruled by the fourth emperor - Emperor Kangxi. Construction work lasted until 1908 when Empress Dowager Cixi was buried. During this 247 year period, the tomb complex witnessed the ups and downs of the dynasty.

Stretching 125 km from south to north, it has 15 cemeteries for a total of 161 imperial members, including 5 emperors (Shunzhi, Kangxi, Qianlong, Xianfeng and Tongzhi) and 15 empresses, as well as over 580 structures, including towers, palaces, memorial arches and Buddha statues. All of them are of great cultural and artistic significance.

At present, only four cemeteries – Yuling Tomb, Eastern and Western Dowager Tombs, and Xiangfei Tomb are open to tourists.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: all year

Recommended Duration For A Visit: one day

Opening Hours: 8:00 to 17:00

Ticket Price:
108 yuan (April 1 to Oct 31)
80 yuan (Nov 1 to March 31)

Discount ticket price of 54 yuan for visitors between 60 and 69 years old and full-time students with valid certificates (ID or passport)

Free admission for children below 6 years old or under 1.2 meters; visitors over 70 years old; and the disabled with valid certificates

Tour Bus Ticket Price: 30 yuan (15 yuan for the disabled)

Website: http://www.qingdongling.com/idx (Chinese)

Address: Liupanying village, Zunhua, Hebei province

Note:
1. A tour guide is necessary to have a better understanding of the scenic spot.
2. A series of activities, including cultural exhibitions and ceremonies, will be held during the tourist season.