Beijing has been home to more than five feudal dynasties. Its no great surprise then, that 13 of the 16 Ming emperors have their tombs situated just outside the city.

And how thoughtful of them to make their burial place a convenient stop off for travelers en route to the Great Wall at Badaling! Covering a huge area, the Ming Tombs (Shi San Ling or literally the 13 Tombs) are located 50km North West of the city.

Spring is the best time of year to visit, when the area surrounding the vaults is alive with trees and blooming flowers. It is a good place to visit if you are interested in dynastic history.

There are just 2 tombs which have been excavated and open to the public: Dingling and Changling. Changling is the first tomb to be built. It took 2 years for renovation, and was opened in 1958. Dingling has been excavated so thoroughly that one has to get into the burial chamber itself. However, it is a very steep climb down and people who have problems with their heart or kneels are not suggested to visit the underground tomb. For wheel-chair users or those who don't want to go deep inside a tomb, We recommend Changling Tomb.

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Badaling Great Wall & Ming Tombs Bus Tour  ----- from US$17 As a Chinese proverb goes, 'If not been on the Great Wall, not a great man.' On this full-day tour, you will climb the Badaling Great Wall, visit Ming Tombs unbeatable Beijing Coach tour package, Departure daily. >>> More Information. Underground Palace (Dingling), Mutianyu Great Wall & Olympic Stadium Bus Tour  ----- from US$40 Visit the underground palace in the Ming Tombs (Dingling), then enjoy the most beautiful & green section of the Great Wall, return to downtown for an exterior visit of Olympic Stadiums, the Bird's Nest & the Water Cube. Departure: daily. >>> More Information.

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Ming Tombs and Badaling Great Wall Private Day Tour  ----- from US$37 Valuable one day private tour package covers the trip to the Great Wall and Ming Tomb, enjoy your own car or van with your own tour guide and driver. >>> More Information. Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs Private Day Tour  ----- from US$45 You can visit the world famous Mutianyu Great Wall, the most beautiful and green section of the Great Wall in Beijing, and Ming Tombs. >>> More Information. Mutianyu Great Wall, Ming Tombs (Ding Tomb) & Sacred Way Private Day Tour  ----- from US$59 This 1 day private tour covers the trip to Mutianyu Great Wall, The Ming Tombs (Ding Tomb) and Sacred Way, enjoy your own car or van with your own tour guide and driver. >>> More Information.

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