Ming Tombs
十三陵 Shísān líng
Fee required
The Ming Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are the burial grounds for 13 of the 16 Ming Dynasty emperors and 23 empresses. Located approximately 50 km northwest of Beijing, the site is renowned for its imperial architecture and design based on Fengshui principles.

📜 Burial ground for 13 Ming Dynasty emperors and 23 empresses, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
🔍 Located about 50 km northwest of Beijing, designed according to Fengshui principles.

Why Go

🏰 Explore imperial architecture and history
🚶 Walk the Sacred Way (Cesta duchů) lined with stone statues
🏛️ Visit excavated underground palaces (Dingling) and other open tombs (Changling, Zhaoling)
🌳 Enjoy scenic views of Dragon and Tiger Mountains

Tips

🚌 Accessible by bus from Beijing, often combined with Great Wall tours.

💰 Cost

Admission ticket from €16.