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Questions abt East Qing tombs
Apr 13, 2004 16:32
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I've heard it's quite a long way from Beijing city centre. Is it the kind of place we would explore on foot once we're there, or will we need a car to drive us between tombs?

Is it worth the time and effort to visit?
Apr 13, 2004 16:46
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Hi!
So it is!
As the Ming Tombs, East Qing and West Qing Tombs are two Qing imperial mausoleum sites which are very impressive and also on the World Heritage List.

It is the largest and most complete one of its kind in China, about 125 kilometers (77 miles) from Beijing. Its layout followed the structural style of that of the Ming tombs. But a big difference between it and the Ming Tombs is that Ming Tombs has only one Sacred Way while every Qing tomb has its own sacred road with splendid memorial gateways, decorated pillars and pairs of animal statues.

You know, the figures on both sides of the Sacred Way are also one culture of China. So I think exploring it on foot is better.

And as I know XiaoLing is the most splendid one.

Have a good trip!
And enjoy it!
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