Ming Tombs, Beijing

The Ming Dynasty Tombs lit. Thirteen Tombs of the Ming Dynasty) are located some 50 kilometers due North of Beijing at a specially selected site. The site was chosen by the third Ming Dynasty emperor Yongle (1402 – 1424), who moved the capital of China from Nanjing to the present location of northwest Beijing. The Ming tombs of the 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty were located on the southern slope of Mount Taishou (originally Mount Huangtu). He is credited with envisioning the layout of the ancient city of Beijing as well as a number of landmarks and monuments located therein. After the construction of the Imperial Palace (the Forbidden City) in 1420, the Yongle Emperor selected his burial site and creating his own mausoleum. If you travel far East, this tourist location worth effort.  It shows how powerfull was Ming dynasty.

Travel direction (Chang Ling, the largest ): 40° 18′ 5.16″ N, 116° 14′ 35.45″ E

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