Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties

Unesco description
It represents the addition of three Imperial Tombs of the Qing Dynasty in Liaoning to the Ming tombs inscribed in 2000 and 2003. The Three Imperial Tombs of the Qing Dynasty in Liaoning Province include the Yongling Tomb, the Fuling Tomb, and the Zhaoling Tomb, all built in the 17th century. Constructed for the founding emperors of the Qing Dynasty and their ancestors, the tombs follow the precepts of traditional Chinese geomancy and fengshui theory. They feature rich decoration of stone statues and carvings and tiles with dragon motifs, illustrating the development of the funerary architecture of the Qing Dynasty. The three tomb complexes, and their numerous edifices, combine traditions inherited from previous dynasties and new features of Manchu civilization.

Partial list

  • Xianling Tomb
  • Eastern Qing Tombs
  • Western Qing Tombs
  • Ming Tombs
  • Xiaoling Tomb including area from Treasure Mound to Shenlieshan Stele, including Plum Blossom Hill, and Big Golden Gate
  • Tomb of Chang Yuchun
  • Tomb of Qiu Cheng
  • Tomb of Wu Liang
  • Tomb of Wu Zhen
  • Tomb of Xu Da
  • Tomb of Li Wenzhong
  • Yongling Tomb of the Qing Dynasty
  • Fuling Tomb of the Qing Dynasty
  • Zhaoling Tomb of the Qing Dynasty

Received through Postcrossing on 21.12.2011
Xiaoling Tomb
This is the access road to the Xiaoling Tomb.

Received through a private swap on 01.01.2012
Xianling Tomb