A Royal Mausoleum, Half of Qing History | Qing Western Mausoleum in Yixian, Hebei

【A Royal Mausoleum, Half of Qing History】The Qing Western Mausoleum was first built in the eighth year of Yongzheng's reign (1730) and over 186 years, it buried four emperors (Yongzheng, Jiaqing, Daoguang, Guangxu), nine empresses, 57 concubines, two princesses, two princes, and six sons, totaling 80 people. Three out of the four imperial tombs are open to the public, reflecting the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty in terms of scale and structure. 🌟Highlights: Yongzheng's Tailing is grand and imposing; Daoguang's Muling is the smallest, with the Long'en Hall made of golden nanmu being its biggest highlight; Guangxu's Chongling appears somewhat shabby, but the open underground palace (looted in 1938) offers a glimpse of the royal tomb's splendor. Fortunately, the other underground palaces remain unlooted, preserving their original state like the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, and will not be excavated. Many secrets of the Qing Palace may thus remain buried underground. As a World Cultural Heritage, the Qing Western Mausoleum has no major issues except for the expensive tickets! ⏳Visiting Time: 3-5 hours 🚉Transportation Tips: Self-driving is the most convenient 🎫Ticket: 108 yuan, adult 🗓Itinerary: Muling—Xichangling—Tailing—Chongling—Yongfu Temple