introduce

The Western Mausoleum of the Qing Dynasty is located in Yixian County, Baoding, Hebei Province, about 140 kilometers away from Beijing. It is the mausoleum of the four emperors Yongzheng, Jiaqing, Daoguang, and Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, as well as many concubines, elder brothers, and princes. The mausoleum architecture here is grand and majestic. The temples, Shinto, sculptures, etc. are magnificent or exquisite. The interior decoration of the mausoleum is also luxurious and rich. You can come here to visit and learn about the past history. In addition, a large number of pine trees are planted in the cemetery area, which has become a magnificent ancient pine forest with a quiet and simple environment.

There are many mausoleums in the Qingxi Mausoleum. At present, the four mausoleums worth seeing and open to visit are Tailing Mausoleum of Emperor Yongzheng, Muling Mausoleum of Emperor Daoguang, Chongling Mausoleum of Emperor Guangxu and Changxi Mausoleum of Empress Jiaqing. Yongfu Temple, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, is available for worship. There is no charge to watch the Shinto, the main hall and other buildings outside the mausoleum. Tickets are required to enter the palace. Each mausoleum and temple sells tickets separately. At the same time, there are joint tickets sold by scenic spots that can be used to visit all scenic spots within a day.


The main gate of the Western Qing Mausoleum is located at the Dahongmen next to the G112 National Road. Several large tombs and temples are scattered in the mountains on the north side of the Dahongmen. The distance is about ten kilometers. It is most convenient to drive by yourself when visiting the Xiling area of ​​the Qing Dynasty. There are also battery cars in the scenic area that pass between the tombs. The price of the battery car is privately operated and needs to be negotiated. The normal and relatively smooth order of the tour is to visit Tailing first, then walk to Changxi Tomb, then take a bus to Muling, and finally take a bus to visit Yongfu Temple and Chongling.

Tai Mausoleum is the main mausoleum of the Western Qing Mausoleum, where Emperor Yongzheng was buried. It is also the largest mausoleum among all the mausoleums of the Western Qing Mausoleum. The Shinto is only 2.5 kilometers away (there is a tourist road leading to the mausoleum near the palace gate, so the Shinto does not need Completely walking), most of the buildings are tall and majestic, with many stone carvings, stone statues and exquisite sculptures embedded in them, it is the most suitable place to visit and take pictures of magnificent buildings.

Changxi Mausoleum is located on the west side of Tailing Mausoleum. It is the mausoleum of Empress Jiaqing. The most famous Qingxi Mausoleum is the echo wall in the cemetery. Speak softly from one end of the echo wall, and people far away can hear it clearly. It's amazing, you can experience it here.

Muling is on the westernmost side of Qingxi Mausoleum, about 5 kilometers away from Tailing Mausoleum, and is the mausoleum of Emperor Daoguang. Since the Qing Dynasty had already begun to decline during the reign of Emperor Daoguang, many buildings such as the Ming Tower and the Shengong Monument Tower were omitted when the mausoleum was built, which appeared to be very small. However, the palace is very luxurious and exquisite, especially the hundreds of dragons carved from golden nanmu are extremely exquisite and worth visiting.

Chongling Mausoleum is located on the easternmost side of Qingxi Mausoleum, more than ten kilometers away from Muling Mausoleum. This is the mausoleum of Emperor Guangxu. It was built with the funds of the National Government at that time, and its construction is simpler than the others. The Chongling Underground Palace was once stolen and is now open for tourists to visit. It is also the only underground palace open to visitors in the Western Qing Tomb. You can see the coffins of Emperor Guangxu and Empress Longyu. The sculptures on the stone walls in the underground palace are also very beautiful. It is worth seeing .

In addition to the above-mentioned tombs, there are many other cemeteries in the Western Qing Mausoleum, including the Changling Mausoleum of Emperor Jiaqing, and the Taidong Mausoleum where Zhen Huan’s prototype, Empress Shengxiao, are relatively famous. Although they are not open to visit, they can be tasted outside. Architecture, feeling the vicissitudes of history. There are a large area of ​​pine trees planted in the park, which are now towering ancient trees. Moreover, there are not many tourists here, and the environment is very quiet. It is a good place for photography and ancient times.

You can visit all the above-mentioned scenic spots in one day, but in-depth entertainment or photography enthusiasts need two days or two to come. There are many farmhouses near Dahongmen and Tailing, and the prices are relatively affordable. A room is about Dozens of pieces, you can stay or dine here.

opening hours

April 1-October 31 08:00-17:30 (last admission 17:00); November 1-March 31 next year 08:30-17:00 (ticket sales stop at 15:30 )

Preferential treatment policy

child:Height below 1.2 meters (inclusive), free of charge
elder:Over 70 years old (inclusive), free of charge; elderly 60 years old (inclusive) to 69 years old (inclusive), discount tickets
student:Students who are studying in full-time universities, middle schools and primary schools, discount tickets
the disabled:Free with valid certificate
soldier:Free with valid certificate
Veteran:Free with valid certificate
voluntary blood donor:Free with valid certificate
​Medical staff:In order to pay tribute to the workers who are fighting against the epidemic, medical staff in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei will be exempted from admission for two years with their work certificates, doctor certificates, and nurse certificates. Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei support medical staff in Hubei and medical staff in designated hospitals for the detection and treatment of new coronary pneumonia can visit scenic spots for free within three years with the "Baoding Tourism Anti-epidemic Love Card". (The specific activity deadline is subject to the scenic spot), free of charge
Supplementary Note:The above information is for reference only. For specific information, please refer to the disclosure of the Qingxi Tomb Scenic Spot on the day.

must see tips

1. The scale of the Western Tomb of Qing Dynasty is very large, and it consumes more energy during the tour. It is recommended to prepare enough snacks and drinking water.

2. Before the tour, it is recommended to learn about the background knowledge about the royal tombs of the Qing Dynasty, so that you can have a deeper understanding and harvest during the visit.

[High-end service information]: The Western Tomb of the Qing Dynasty includes a tour guide