Brief Introduction
The Eastern Qing Tombs, a sacred burial ground near Beijing, is one of the two tomb areas devoted to the emperors, empresses and imperial concubines of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911, the last feudal empire in China).

The other is the Western Qing Tombs.The Eastern Qing Tombs, which is among the best, best-preserved and largest of the tomb complexes in China, is located along Changrui Mountain in the west of Malanyu Town, Zunhua County, Hebei Province.

Along the south side of Changrui Mountain, the tombs of five emperors, four empresses, five imperial concubines, and one princess are arrayed based on the traditional concept of placing the most senior and most distinguished in the center.Some minor tombs are also worth visiting so as you learn about Chinese culture while enjoying the beauty of this area.

Features
The Eastern Qing Tombs, which is among the finest, best-preserved and largest of the extant tomb complexes in China.

Of all the tombs, Xiaoling is the biggest and most elaborate, standing as the focal point of the entire structure. The grandeur of this tomb may be attributed to its having been the first sepulcher constructed for a member of the royal family of the Qing Dynasty, so the builders hoped to set the tone for a prosperous future. Crossing through the Great Red Gate, you can see buildings of different sizes, all with roofs of yellow glazed tile, connected by the brick paths or ´sacred ways´ that converge in the area of Xiaoling.