Hike around Beijing's number 1 Feng Shui area and discover the stories of the 13 ming dynasty emperors and their concubines. This easy trail curls between tombs, fruit and king trees and alongside small rivers. At the end of the hike you ll have the chance to visit tomb from emperor Chang Ling, the builder of the forbidden city.

Ming Tombs, the general name given to the mausoleums of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty after the Capital of the Ming Dynasty was moved to Beijing, lies at 44 kilometers northwest from Beijing City.
The Ming Tombs in Changping district cover an area of over 40 square kilometers, where 13 emperors, 23 empresses, 1 highest-ranking imperial concubine and dozens of imperial concubine were buried. The Ming Tombs are the largest in scale and completely preserved imperial tombs in our imperial tombs history.
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Ming Tombs, the general name given to the mausoleums of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty after the Capital of the Ming Dynasty was moved to Beijing, lies at 44 kilometers northwest from Beijing City.
The Ming Tombs in Changping district cover an area of over 40 square kilometers, where 13 emperors, 23 empresses, 1 highest-ranking imperial concubine and dozens of imperial concubine were buried. The Ming Tombs are the largest in scale and completely preserved imperial tombs in our imperial tombs history.
According to the principle of Chinese Traditional geomancy (Feng Shui), Ming Tombs, from site selection to planning and construction, where laid with the emphasis on harmony with mountains, rivers and plants, seeking for perfect state of naturally made environment, which embodies the philosophical perspective's unity with heaven and earth.
The natural environment of Ming Tombs has the characteristics of following three: surrounded by green mountains, grand cosmological temple, and a winding river through the scenery. Each tomb is located on the foot of the mountain and facing the water. My guide used to be a 64 year-old ordinary Beijing local, who has visited Ming Tombs for over 40 times. Familiar with stories behind the each tomb, you can find him walking hidden among the people.

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