It is a necropolis that incorporates four royal mausoleums where 78 royal members are buried, including four emperors of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and their empresses, imperial concubines, princes and princesses, as well as other royal servants.

Western Qing Tombs

It lies at the foot of Yongning Mountain in the north, about 15 km west of Yixian County.

Covering an area of about 800 sq km, it is surrounded by over 20,000 ancient pines.

With enthralling scenery, high cultural value, delicate craftwork and designs, it has proved to be a popular location for tourists from home and abroad.

It became a UNESCO world cultural heritage site in 2000.

Editor: Guo Changdong