Changling Tomb
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Ling'en Palace of Changling Tomb![]() |
This Changling Tomb scenic spot covers about 120,000 square meters (30 acres). Its layout is square in the front and round in the back.
The square portion is divided into three connecting courtyards.
Approaching the Changling Tomb, you will first see the tomb's gate. It is an Alhambresque gate, the rafters and arch of which are all made of colored glaze. There are three small red doors under the gate. In the courtyard stands a perfectly preserved stele pavilion.
Passing through the first courtyard, you enter the second courtyard in Changling Tomb. It is the most attractive area of the tomb, worthy of careful appreciation. The gate to the second courtyard is named Blessing and Grace Gate (Ling’en Gate), which is 31 meters (102 feet) wide, 14 meters (46 feet) deep and 15 meters (50 feet) high. At the corners of the steps and under the railings are dragon-head-shaped stone drainages. The stone carvings on the stone road between steps are magnificent and majestic. The lower part of the carved picture is a surging sea, in which mountains stand and two sea horses are leaping out; in the upper part, two vigorous dragons are flying up and down, chasing fire beads.
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The most significant feature of the palace is that many objects and photos revealing the great achievements of Emperor Zhu Di are exhibited there. Some of these are very rare and precious, such as the portrait of Emperor Zhu Di, the portrait of Empress Xu, the Yongle Encyclopedia and a picture that depicts Emperor Zhu Di's main achievements including moving the capital to Beijing and constructing the Forbidden City, organizing scholars to compile the Yongle Encyclopedia and dispatching Zheng He to sail to the Atlantic. In addition, the palace displays hundreds of archaeological finds of the underground palace in the Ming Dynasty Tombs and shows a live video of the underground excavation, which help visitors to unlock the mystery of the underground palace.
In the third courtyard stand a few antique buildings, such as two stone archway doors called Lingxing Gate, at the top of which sit two dragons, a stone table and five offerings.
The back portion of Changling Tomb is Treasure City. Looked at from above, it seems like a closed circular castle. The 'city' is 7 meters (23 feet) in height. Inside the 'city' Emperor Zhu Di and Empress Xu were buried.
After visiting this place, you can visit the Sacred Way, Dingling Tomb and Zhaoling Tomb.
How to get to Changling Tomb
1. Take subway Changping Line to Changping Dongguan Station, and then transfer to bus 314 to the tomb.
2. Take bus 872 from Deshengmen Bus Station to the destination.
3. Take bus 345 Express or 886 from Deshengmen West Station, get off at Changping Dongguan Station, and then take bus 314 to the tomb.
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Entrance Fee | April to October: CNY 45 November to March: CNY 30 Note: Free for children under 1.2 meters (3.9 feet) |
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Opening Hours | April to October: 8:00-17:00; November to March: 8:30-16:30. |
- Last updated on Jun. 24, 2020 -
Questions & Answers on Changling Tomb
Asked by DIANANAVE | Aug. 04, 2016 19:31
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What is the best order to visit the Ming Tombs if we come on the subway?
How far apart are the three tombs you can visit? Can you walk between them or is there some type of transportation available?
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Answered by Gary from USA | Aug. 05, 2016 04:03
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You can arrange your visit this way: Changling- Dingling- Zhaoling. These three tombs are adjacent to one another, and you can easily get to them by bus.
Take metro Changping line to Changping Dongguan Station, Exit A. Take bus line 314 to CL. After visiting, take bus line 314 to Dingling. Finally, take bus line Chang 67 to Zhaoling. Have a nice trip! :)
Take metro Changping line to Changping Dongguan Station, Exit A. Take bus line 314 to CL. After visiting, take bus line 314 to Dingling. Finally, take bus line Chang 67 to Zhaoling. Have a nice trip! :)
Asked by Denise Tutt | Oct. 05, 2015 01:47
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Can I get taxi from Beijing to Ming Tombs ? What is approximate price?
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Answered by Luisa from DENMARK | Oct. 10, 2015 00:38
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Yes, you can get a taxi to go to Ming Tombs.
Take Wangfujing Area as an example, the price is around CNY 150 for the single trip in day time.
Take Wangfujing Area as an example, the price is around CNY 150 for the single trip in day time.
Asked by Mr.fariz from INDONESIA | Dec. 27, 2009 08:34
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which one is the best. changling or dingling?
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Answered by Ms.KAYE from CHINA | Dec. 28, 2009 01:18
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Hi:
I think Dingling is better for foreigners and Changling for Chinese.
I think Dingling is better for foreigners and Changling for Chinese.