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Ming Tombs: The Sacred Road.
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  • By kdoc13 on May 12, 2004
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  • The Sacred Road - Beijing
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    As you are making your way to and from the Ming Tombs, don't miss the heavenly road. Many of the guided tours will not take you there, or if they do there is an extra charge. It is well worth the extra bicks to see it though.

    The road itself forms a perfectly straight line that runs from the Ming Tombs in the north, down through the heavenly road through the forbidden city (Still in a straight line), through Tienanmen, and then continuing the striaght line to the temple of heaven.

    The part of the road you want to focus on, for the purposes of this review, is near the ming tombs. The road contains many beautifully carved statues and gardens. The picture on the main Beijing page with the girl with the umberlla was taken here, as is the picture on this page.

    The statues are cool! There is one of a tax collector, he is holding a tablet with the names of actual people who were delinquent in their taxes back hundreds of years ago! Each statue is amazing in its size and detail should not be missed.

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    Ming Tombs: Chang Ling
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  • Updated By Mairo21 on October 26, 2005
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    The resting place for 13 of the 16 Ming emperors. The 1st, 2nd, and 7th emperors are buried in different locations.This site was chosen for its location and its auspicious feng shui alignment. The tombs are protected on 3 sides due to mountain range that lies to the North. detering any evil spirits thought to be brought along the north wind. Chang Ling is the first tomb to be built. It took 2 years for renovation, and was opened in 1958. The emperor, his wife, and concubines are still thought to be buried behind the Spirit Tower under a huge earthen mound.

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  • Address: 30 miles NW of Beijing
  • Phone: (010) 8976 1554

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    Ming Tombs: The Ming Tombs
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  • By kdoc13 on May 12, 2004
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  • The Soul Tower at the Ming Tombs. - Beijing
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    The Ming Tombs are pretty impressive, even though only one of the 13 has been excavated. The main one has many interesting buildings, including the Soul Tower (pictured here.)

    The beauty of the buildings, and the artifacts are pretty amazing, since there is nothing like them in the west. Take some extra time to walk around the mound and get a good look at the site, also a great view of the area is available from the Soul Tower.

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    Ming Tombs: Ming Tombs
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  • Updated By herzog63 on September 24, 2003
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    I visited the Ming Tombs while on the local tour. Either there wasn't much to see or the buildings where closed at the time. But I didn't come away from the Ming Tombs thinking Wow! that was nice. I had heard about the Ming Tombs all of my life so I thought they were going to be a little more exciting. A ticket to the grounds was about US$.10 cents. (Circa 1987) I still have my ticket glued into my journal.

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    Ming Tombs: Da Hong Men
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  • Updated By Luchonda on October 26, 2003
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    The great red entrance - The holy lane of animals and guardians leading and protecting the Ming Graves.
    The lane is about 6.4 km long and many statues of animals and guardians are shown.
    Emperors just passed away, had to pass the red portal where you can see an enormous sculpture of a turtle - symbol of a long life.

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  • Address: Beijng - Da Hong Men Portal

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    Ming Tombs: Where's the body?
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  • By amambaw on October 15, 2004
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    The Ming Tombs are scattered all over a valley to the West of Beijing. My understanding is that there are 13 in all - one for each of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Only 3 are open to the public so far. I was told that this is because the others are still being studied.

    The Tomb we visited is the largest of the 13, although I'm ashamed to admit I don't remember the name of the emporer entombed there.

    This is a wonderful site for many reasons. First, it is outside of Beijing, so you get a chance to get out of the city and see a bit of the countryside. Second, it is relatively close to the Great Wall, so you can see both in one day. Third, although it is on the small size, site wise, there are some very neat things to see: a giant statue of the emperor, facsimiles of many recovered relics from the tomb, and fantastic trees and flowers. It all adds up to a great site. We only spent about 45 mins here, but I probably wouldn't have spent much more on my own, maybe an hour or two.

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    Ming Tombs: Ming Tombs - wonderful approach
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  • By SLLiew on August 16, 2006
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  • Ming Tombs - Beijing
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    I am impressed by the statues of animals and mythical animals leading to the Ming Tombs. However, it is disappointing that most tombs are empty.

    Nonetheless, it a trip worth the while. Usually it is part of a stop-over along the way to the Great Wall of China. And so great to stretch the legs if the weather is fine.


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    Ming Tombs: Ming Tombs
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  • By dragontml on December 10, 2003
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  • During the Ming Dynasty established by Han Chinese coming from an agricultural society in central China, where people believed the existence of an after-world, where the dead "lived" a life similar to that of the living. Ming emperors, therefore, have grand mausoleums built for themselves.

    Known for its fine porcelains, a Chinese invention, the Ming era is also one of important deeds. The emperors built the Imperial Palace in Peking, reconstructed and extended the Great Wall, and dispatched sea-going vessels to explore Southeast Asia and the Red Sea. Ming society became a sophisticated urban and commercial one, dominated by highly cultivated literati and prosperous merchants.

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    Ming Tombs: Spirit Way at the Ming Tombs
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  • Updated By pmarshuk on January 30, 2004
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    The Sacred Way inside the gate of the Ming Tomb is lined with 18 pairs of stone human figures and animals. These include four each of three types of officials: civil, military and meritorious officials, symbolizing those who assisted the emperor in the administration of the state, plus four each of six types of animals: lion, griffin, camel, elephant, unicorn and horse. These represent different animals found in the various parts of the Ming Empire.

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    Ming Tombs: Great Red Gate at the Ming Tombs
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  • By pmarshuk on May 18, 2003
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    There are 13 tombs of Ming emperors at Shisanling 50 km north of Beijing and 24km from the Great Wall. The visit here is usually done together with the visit to the Wall. Evidently the site fits all the rules of Feng Shui.After entering through a marble portico you approach the Great Red Gate.

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