Western Qing Tombs reopen to public

The Western Qing Tombs in Yixian county, Baoding, Hebei province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The Western Qing Tombs, an ancient royal tomb complex dating from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in Yixian county, Baoding, Hebei province, has been reopened to visitors on a normal basis since August.
Located 140 kilometers southwest of downtown Beijing, this imperial burial ground is one of China’s most well-preserved ancient mausoleum complexes. It was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2000, according to an introduction on its official website.
Built between 1730 and 1915, the site covers 83 square kilometers and has 14 tombs relating to four Qing Dynasty emperors — Yongzheng, Jiaqing, Daoguang and Guangxu — as well as those of empresses, princes and other members of royal households.
It was designated as a national-level cultural relic protection unit in 1961 and received 5A scenic area status in 2020.
The site is surrounded by vast pine forests and natural scenery, offering a refreshing retreat.
Since Aug 28, all five main attractions have been open, including the tombs of Yongzheng, Guangxu and Daoguang, as well as Yongfu Temple and the Changxi Tomb of an empress.

Source：www.hebei.gov.cn/english