Entombing the Mysteries of Ancient China - Ming Tombs

Preserving history through the times of the Mingrespectively.
Dynasty lays the Ming Tombs, which are 50 kilometresIrrespective of being a necropolis, the Ming Imperial
north of Beijing. The final resting places of thirteen MingTombs are beautiful on the eyes. Designed and
emperors, this necropolis is a beautiful and sereneorchestrated to reflect Feng Shui principles, the tombs
location with flora and foliage strewn on the walkwaysare surrounded by majestic mountains, serene trees
and the peaceful sounds of water to appease theand tranquil waters. The location of the tombs
spirits of the dead.complex are led by a seven kilometres walkway
The location of the Ming Tombs is said to have beennamed the “Spirit Way”. This road is lined with
chosen by the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty,stone guardians in the form of animal sand soldiers and
Emperor Yong Le, who was responsible for movinglead up to a red tri-arched gateway called the
the capital of China from Nanjing to its current Beijing.“Great Red Gate”. The Sacred Way or Sprit
Emperor Yong Le is not only accredited for theWay starts at a point, which a stone memorial
selection of the site of the Ming Tombs but is also saidarchway from the 15 century now stands.
to have been the creator of the layout of the ImperialTake time to visit this marvellous piece of Chinese
Palace or known to some as the Forbidden City. Hishistory while staying in the comforts of a Beijing hotel
tomb is one of the three mausoleums that are open tosuch as the Grand Millennium Beijing. Enjoy the
the public. The three tombs, which are open forcomforts of this luxury 5 star hotel as you take up
viewing, are that of the Chang Ling and Ding Lingaccommodation in lush rooms offering utmost
tombs which holds the remains of Emperor Yong Leconvenience and warm hospitality.
and Emperor Wan Li and his two empresses