The Western Qing Tombs: history on the outskirts
- by William Wang
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A Buddha stands guard on a door of the underground Chong Tomb. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/William Wang] |
![A Buddha stands guard on a door of the underground Chong Tomb. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/William Wang]](http://images.china.cn/attachement/jpg/site1007/20120626/001422373e191153a26046.jpg "A Buddha stands guard on a door of the underground Chong Tomb. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/William Wang]")
All of the Western Qing Tombs and their accompanying structures are quintessential examples of Qing Dynasty architecture. The history is definitely rich, though the English signage is sometimes lacking. Visitors may consider taking an English tour guide with them. The lack of tour buses going to Yi County may be inconvenient for some, but it definitely helps ensure that visitors can explore the sites and experience the history intimately and at their own pace.
Comprehensive Entrance Fee for all tombs: 120 yuan, high season (Apr – Oct 31). 80 yuan, low season. Individual tombs are 45 yuan each in the high season.
Getting there by car from Beijing: drive south along Jingshi Expressway, and exit from Gaobeidian. Go west along national highway 112 the rest of the way to the Western Qing Tombs, Yi County.
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