Ming Dynasty
Ming Tombs – Tombs of the emperors
China is a country, which has fascinated us for centuries. Its culture, heritage, and people allure people all around the world to experience it splendor and majesty. It is impossible for anyone not to be excited about visiting this mystic land.
Beijing is the capital of China and is the second largest city with a population of over seventeen million people. Surrounding this city are many fascinating and historic sites to be visited by travelers.
Just 50 km from Beijing’s urban jungle is an important part of Chinese history. The burial place of the last thirteen Ming Dynasty emperors or commonly known as the Ming Tombs. Spread over almost forty square kilometers, the whole site is vast and impressive to anyone who visits it.
Built by Zhu Di the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty, after adhering to the ancient art of Fen Shui the site was not only scenic but was also strategically placed and surrounded by natural barriers which is thought to have driven away ancient bad demons.
In addition, a sight to all visitors of this burial site is its marble archway, built in the 19th century this four hundred and fifty year old archway is still magnificent as it was then. Moreover, all 13 mausoleums are architectural masterpieces that should not be left out from a visitor’s itinerary.
All the emperors were buried at a foot of a mountain in the area and were connected to each other by what is known as a scared path in the Chinese tradition. With statues of vivid animals along the sacred paths and larger than life mausoleums, visitors to this huge but magnificent site will not be disappointed a single bit. With its long and valuable heritage this is a one place to visit to truly understand a part of this great country’s history first hand.
After a long day exploring the Ming Tombs, there is no other way to relax and rest your mind and take in all that history than to relax at one of Beijing’s award winning Beijing hotels like the China World Hotel Beijing. With its superior class and service, this is the one of the best places to truly pamper yourself while you enjoy your stay in this mystery-filled land. China World Hotel Beijing is one Beijing hotel that will truly give you the Shangri-la experience known world over.
About the Author
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
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