#Qingdongling Super Complete Play Guide (2026 Latest Edition) The Qingdong Mausoleum is the largest and most complete group of tombs of the Qing Dynasty emperors in China. It is a world cultural heritage and a national 5A-level scenic spot. It is located in Malanyu Town, Zunhua City, Tangshan, Hebei Province. It is only 125 kilometers west of Beijing and can be reached by car in 2 hours. It is an excellent choice for historical control and photography parties to tour around Beijing. ##Required information before 📌 ###1. Opening hours - ** Peak season (April 1st - October 31st) **: 08:30-17:00, stop entering the park at 16:30, it is recommended to arrive before 9 o'clock to browse more calmly - ** Off-season (November 1st - March 31st of the following year) **: 09:00-16:00, there are few people in off-season, and there is almost no need to grab a seat to take pictures - Scenic spot consultation phone: 0315-6980111 (you can confirm whether there is a temporary closure before traveling) ###2. Tickets & Reservations - ** Joint ticket (recommended) **: 108 yuan/person in peak season, 80 yuan/person in off-season, including Xiaoling Main Shinto, Yuling (Qianlong), Yuling Imperial Garden Sleeping, Dingdongling (Cixi Mausoleum), Jingling (Kangxi) core attractions, much more cost-effective than buying alone - ** Single Mausoleum Ticket **: Yuling/Cixi Mausoleum 60 yuan/piece in peak season and 40 yuan/piece in off-season, suitable for tourists who are short of time and only watch the essence - ** Sightseeing car **: 30 yuan/person, non-self-driving tourists must buy, the distance between the mausoleums in the scenic spot is far, the sightseeing car travels along the main road, the car has free explanations, and will stop at the stone archway, the big monument tower, the stone statue and other sites - ** Blessing Ceremony **: 30 yuan/person (open in peak season), the royal sacrificial performance of Xiaoling, you can experience it if you are interested - ** Preferential policies **: Free tickets for children under 1.2 meters/children under 6 years old, and seniors over 70 years old; seniors aged 60-69, minors under 18 years old, and full-time students can enjoy half price with valid documents; remember to bring relevant documents - ** Reservation method **: Buy tickets at the official Mini Program of "Qingdongling Tourism" 1 day in advance, swipe your ID card to enter the park directly, no need to change tickets ###3. Transportation Guide ####Self-driving (most recommended, highest degree of freedom) Navigation directly searches for "Qingdongling Tourist Service Center", the parking lot is free, and you can drive through the mausoleums in the scenic spot. You can park and take pictures at any time without waiting for a sightseeing car: - Beijing direction: East Sixth Ring Road → Beijing-Qin Expressway (G0121) → Qingdongling Branch Line (S9961), the whole journey takes about 2 hours - Tianjin direction: Jinji Expressway → Beijing-Qin Expressway → Qingdongling branch line, the whole journey takes about 2.5 hours - Tangshan/Chengde/Qinhuangdao Direction: Take Changshen Expressway to Beijing-Qin Expressway → Qingdongling Branch Line ####public transportation - Beijing: Sihui Long-distance Bus Station Take the Beijing → Zunhua bus (about 3 hours, fare 50 yuan), when buying the ticket, explain to get off at the Qingdongling Yuanshimen Toll Station, and then take a taxi for 10 minutes to the tourist center; the last bus back to Beijing is 17:30, be careful not to miss it - Tangshan/Jixian County: There are long-distance buses directly to Qingdongling at the local bus station, and there are many departures in peak season. It is recommended to check the schedule in advance in off-season. ##🗺️ classic tour route (3-5 hours of fine version) The scenic spot is centered on Shunzhi Xiaoling and distributed along the southern foot of Changrui Mountain. It is recommended to visit in the order of "Main Shinto Road → Cixi Mausoleum → Yuling Concubine Garden Sleeping → Yuling → Xiaoling → Jingling" without going back: ###First stop: Xiaoling Master Shinto (a must-see for entry) - Highlights: The "central axis facade" of the Qingdong Mausoleum, with a total length of 6 kilometers, along the way there are China's widest 31-meter blue and white stone archway (after 3 earthquakes did not fall), the big red gate, the big beacon tower, 18 pairs of stone statues (Wenchen, generals, lions, elephants, camels, etc., each respect up to 10 tons, Wenchen Chaozhu, generals armor lines are clear), Dragon and Phoenix Gate, Qikong Bridge, the shadow of the stone statue is elongated when the sun slants in the evening, and the historical sense of shooting is absolutely great - Photo skills: 10 meters in front of the stone archway, you can take pictures of grandeur; the stone section can take interactive photos of people and stone statues, and the atmosphere is full ###Second stop: Dingdongling (Cixi + Cian Mausoleum) - Highlights: Cixi Mausoleum is the most luxurious mausoleum in the entire Qingdong Mausoleum, side by side with Ci'an Mausoleum but with much higher specifications: Long En Hall is made of huanghuali wood, with gold on the inner walls and stone pillars (although damaged, you can still see the wealth of the year), and there is a unique "Phoenix on the Dragon Down" relief on the front steps of the hall, which reflects Cixi's desire for power vividly; Cixi Underground Palace has been opened, allowing you to enter and feel the regulations of the royal mausoleum - Tips: Cian Mausoleum is relatively simple, you can simply browse when you are tight on time, just focus on Cixi Mausoleum ###Third stop: Yuling Concubine Garden Bed - Highlights: The tomb of Emperor Qianlong's concubines, where 36 concubines are buried, the most famous is Concubine Rong, the prototype of Concubine Xiang in "Huanzhu Gege", where you can see her restored portrait; there is also the tomb of the demoted Empress Uranala, don't miss it if you are interested in Qing palace dramas ###Fourth stop: Yuling (Qianlong Mausoleum) - the essence of the entire scenic spot! - Highlights: Qianlong's Yuling is the most beautiful and exquisite mausoleum of Qingdong Mausoleum, ** Underground Palace must see **! The walls and ceilings of the underground palace are engraved with 30,000 Tibetan and Sanskrit Buddhist scriptures, as well as the eight Bodhisattvas, the four heavenly kings and other Buddhist-themed stone carvings, which can be called "Underground Buddhist Kingdom" and "Stone Carving Art Museum". The details of the carvings are extremely shocking. Be sure to enjoy them slowly - Little knowledge: Although the Yuling underground palace has been stolen, the stone carvings are relatively well preserved and are the peak representative of the art of the imperial mausoleum underground palace in the Qing Dynasty ###Fifth stop: Xiaoling (Shunzhi Mausoleum) - Highlights: The first mausoleum of the Qingdong Mausoleum is also the only imperial mausoleum in the mausoleum area that has not been stolen. The underground palace is temporarily closed; during peak season, there are ancient royal sacrifice and blessing ceremonies here. You can't enter the main entrance of the Xiaoling Mausoleum without watching the performance. If you are interested, you can buy tickets to experience and feel the ritual feeling of the Qing Dynasty royal sacrifice ###Optional: Jingling (Kangxi Mausoleum) - Highlights: The mausoleum of Emperor Kangxi, with strict architectural regulations. At present, the underground palace is not yet open. If you like the history of Kangxi, you can browse the ground buildings. 🍜 Food & Leisure 1. ** Special cuisine **: Restaurants near the scenic spot must taste the local Manchu characteristics: - Fried fish: Cixi's favorite snack, bean noodles are fried so burnt on the outside and tender on the inside that they can't stop dipping in special dipping ingredients - Eight bowls of Manchu: Steamed meat, stew and other eight bowls of steamed stew, crispy and rotten, mellow and not greasy, it is an authentic Manchu flavor - Dongling Pastry: Sweet but not greasy, soft waxy and fragrant, suitable as a souvenir 2. ** Leisure and relaxation **: If you are tired of shopping, you can go to the hot spring in Tangquan Township next to it. This is the royal health care place of the Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang in the Qing Dynasty. Soak in the hot spring to relieve fatigue and experience the same leisure in the royal family ##⚠️ Pit Avoidance & Precautions 1. Don't believe that the black tour guides who "bring in the park at a low price" and "don't need to buy tickets to visit the panorama" at the door are all pits, and regular ticket purchases are the most reliable. 2. The scenic area is large, wear comfortable sports shoes, do a good job of sun protection and bring enough water in summer, and there is not much shade in the mausoleum 3. The temperature in the underground palace is 3-5 ° C lower than the ground. If you are afraid of cold, you can bring a thin coat. 4. The mausoleum is a serious historical site. Don't trample on the top of the tomb, don't make loud noises, and visit it in a civilized manner 5. If you want to have a deep understanding of history, it is recommended to do some Qing Dynasty history homework in advance, or invite a regular lecturer in the scenic spot (the sightseeing car's own explanation is the basic version, and the in-depth explanation can be requested separately), which is more immersive when shopping 6. If you are driving, do not park your car in an informal parking lot. The parking lot of the visitor center is free and safe. 💡 the best time to play It is recommended to visit in autumn from September to November. The weather is cool and not sunny, the leaves around the mausoleum area change color, and the red wall and yellow tiles are matched to take pictures beyond the film; April to May in spring is also good, and the temperature is suitable; summer is more sunny, pay attention to heatstroke; winter is less crowded but the temperature is low, suitable for tourists who like quietness.