🏯 Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties: Western Qing Tombs
Qing Dynasty imperial necropolis in Hebei Province
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site designated 2000
- Located in Yi County, Hebei Province, approximately 140 km southwest of Beijing
- Contains tombs of 78 Qing Dynasty members, including four emperors
- Constructed from 1730 to 1915, spanning 185 years
The Western Qing Tombs comprise a vast necropolis containing the burial sites of four Qing emperors—Yongzheng, Qianlong, Jiaqing, and Daoguang—along with their empresses, concubines, and other family members. Located in Yi County, Hebei Province, the complex covers approximately 80 square kilometers and represents one of China's most significant imperial burial grounds. The site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 as part of the broader Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing ...