The Ming Tombs are located in Changping District, Beijing, and are the tombs of the 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. It is not only rich in historical and cultural heritage, but also has beautiful natural scenery. The following is a travel guide for visiting the Ming Tombs, I hope it can help you on your trip.
1. Transportation guide: The transportation of the Ming Tombs is very convenient, and you can choose a variety of ways such as subway, bus, and self-driving.
Metro: Take Metro Line 13, transfer to bus No. 314, 872 or 879 on Changping Line and get off at Dingsi Road, then walk there. Bus: Take bus 314, 872 or 879 and get off at Dingsi Road, then walk there. Self-driving: Navigate and locate to the "Ming Tombs" and follow the route.
Second, the best time to travel: the best time to travel to the Ming Tombs is spring and autumn, when the weather is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful. Although it is hot in summer, visitors can enjoy the view of the greenery. Winters are colder, but sometimes beautiful snow.
3. Attraction tickets: Tickets are required to visit the Ming Ming Tombs, and the tickets for the mausoleums are calculated separately. Dingling, Changling, Zhaoling and other scenic spots all need to buy tickets to visit. The package ticket can be about 20 yuan cheaper, and it is recommended to visit the Ming Tombs within one day, and it is more cost-effective to buy a package ticket.
Fourth, money-saving strategy: off-season tours: off-season tickets are relatively cheaper, such as Dingling off-season tickets 40 yuan, Changling off-season tickets 30 yuan, Zhaoling off-season tickets 20 yuan. Generally, the low season is from November 1 to March 31 of the following year, and the peak season is from April 1 to October 31. Arrange the itinerary reasonably: Try to visit the Ming Tombs in one day, and it is more cost-effective to buy a package.
5. Highlights of the tour:
Dingling: It is the joint tomb of Zhu Yijun, the thirteenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and the two queens. Dingling covers an area of 182,000 square meters and is one of the three largest mausoleums in the Ming Tombs. Dingling is the only tomb that has been excavated in the Ming Ming Tombs, and a large number of precious cultural relics have been unearthed in the tomb, such as the golden crown, the phoenix crown, the night pearl and the Ming Sancai.
Changling: It is the joint tomb of the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chengzu Zhu Di and the empress. As the ancestral tomb in the Ming Tombs, Changling is the largest building scale in the tombs of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty and the most complete protection of the original ancient buildings. The ground buildings of Changling are large-scale, including the Qi'en Gate, the Qi'en Palace, etc.
Zhaoling: It is the joint burial tomb of Zhu Qizhen, the fifth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and the empress. The Zhaoling Tomb was rebuilt in 1987 and is now an exhibition hall dedicated to Zhang Juzheng, Qi Jiguang, Hai Rui and others. Visitors can learn about the life and deeds of these historical figures and the history and culture of the Ming Dynasty.
6. Accommodation and Catering: When visiting the Ming Tombs, you can choose to find accommodation near Changping District. There are a variety of star hotels, express hotels and B&Bs to choose from in the surrounding area. In terms of dining, you can taste local specialties such as Peking duck, fried noodles and so on.
Hopefully, the above travel tips will help you in your trip. Have a great trip!
Winter snow roaming season