The Ming Tombs, covering a hilly area of 40 acres in northwest of Beijing, thirteen of Ming Emperors were buried in this royal necropolis, the Spirit Way or Sacred Way lined by the guardian statues of 24 animals and 12 officials.
Beijing, China’s massive capital, has history stretching back 3 millennia. Yet it’s known as much for its modern architecture as its ancient sites such as the grand Forbidden City complex, the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Nearby, the massive Tiananmen Square pedestrian plaza is the site of Mao Zedong’s mausoleum and the National Museum of China, displaying a vast collection of cultural relics.
