Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties

Overview

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.

Selection Criteria

(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)

Components(14 locations)

• •Xiaoling Tomb including area from Treasure Mound to Shenlieshan Stele, including Plum Blossom Hill, and Big Golden Gate1004-005
• •Ming Tombs1004-004
• •Xianling Tomb1004-001
• •Tomb of Xu Da1004-010
• •Tomb of Wu Zhen1004-009
• •Tomb of Wu Liang1004-008
• •Tomb of Qiu Cheng1004-007
• •Eastern Qing Tombs1004-002
• •Western Qing Tombs1004-003
• •Tomb of Li Wenzhong1004-011
• •Tomb of Chang Yuchun1004-006
• •Fuling Tomb of the Qing Dynasty1004-013
• •Yongling Tomb of the Qing Dynasty1004-012
• •Zhaoling Tomb of the Qing Dynasty1004-014

Details

Countries

China

ISO Codes

CN

Area

3,434.94 ha

Coordinates

41.7072, 124.7939