The Ming Tombs in Beijing, China
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- History & Culture travel tip
- City center
by Leading up to the Chang Tomb is the Sacred Way, a seven kilometer long large pathway, with typical Chinese statues on its sides, each of them symbolizing something. It was said that this path led the way to the Heavens for the emperor and his wives.
The whole place is remarkable and beautiful; a quite big piece of history.
Address:
Ming Shisan Ling Area, Changling Town, Changping District Beijing 102213
China
Price:
Admission fee to the Changling Tomb is CNY 30 and CNY40 to the Dingling Tomb.
Opening Hours:
From 8:30am to 5:30pm.
How to get there:
Mainly by bus.
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