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Ming Tombs, Nankou

Nankou, Nankou 1022

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Some 50 kilometers (31 miles) northwest of Beijing and hidden amongst scenic mountains are 13 tombs from the Ming Dynasty ... More

Ming Tombs

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Some 50 kilometers (31 miles) northwest of Beijing and hidden amongst scenic mountains are 13 tombs from the Ming Dynasty era. The Emperor Yong Le first chose to build his tomb here in 1407, and successive emperors have followed suit. The tomb of Emperor Shen Zong is one of three excavated so far. Dubbed the Underground Palace, it is a dark and gloomy cement-like bunker. Perhaps more noteworthy are the more than 3000 archeological artifacts displayed in the vaulted stone halls. Usually, a trip to the Ming Tombs is a part of Great Wall tour package offered by travel agencies.

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History Buff Must

By A Yahoo! Contributor, 4/12/08

Ming Tombs was interesting but definitely more of interest to Chinese. For the true culture and history buff this will be a great place. If you are like us it is a place you wound up on because of a package tour.

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Magnificent!!! A++++

By A Yahoo! Contributor, 10/29/04

If you know about Chinese history of Ming dynasty then this is a great place to visit. Don't miss the museum which displays the 13 emperors portraits.

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Dont waste your time

By JP, 8/29/04

Not much to see... most of this has NOT been excavated. Go elsewhere with your precious time.

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