Clearing the Eastern Tombs

Author: Yan Zi You Zhu
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Publish Date: 2000-10-01
Features: The Qing Eastern Tombs and Qing Western Tombs, located in Hebei Province on both sides of Beijing, are the largest and most complete imperial and imperial concubine tombs remaining in China. Among the existing ancient imperial tomb complexes in China, the Qing Eastern and Western Tombs are highly valued for their well-preserved structures, numerous quantities, and grand scale. The Qing Eastern and Western Tombs, located in Hebei Province on both sides of Beijing, are the largest and most complete imperial and imperial concubine tombs remaining in China. Among the existing ancient imperial tomb complexes in China, the Qing Eastern and Western Tombs are highly valued for their well-preserved structures, numerous quantities, and grand scale. Through extensive documentary research and numerous field investigations, the author comprehensively presents to readers the construction history, architectural techniques, artistic achievements, tomb rituals, and various aspects of Chinese tomb culture related to the Qing imperial and imperial concubine tombs. This is an invaluable academic work that combines research and practical tourism applications.