Eastern Qing tombs
China UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Eastern Qing tombs are a mausoleum and a Chinese AAAAA-rated tourist attraction. This site is part of the Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is when temperatures are moderate, such as in April, May, September, or October. June, July, and August are the warmest months, with daily highs reaching 28 °C to 30 °C, but they also have the most rain, with July seeing about 209 mm. The coldest months are January and December, when lows can reach -12 °C and -8 °C.
To reach the site, you can fly into Tangshan Sannühe Airport, which is 61 km away, or Beijing Capital International Airport, which is 91 km away. The tombs are located 111 km from Beijing. Admission costs ¥150, which includes entrance and a shuttle. The site is open from 08:30 to 17:00, but no tickets are sold after 16:30.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is July, with about 209 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 8 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -12 | -7 | -1 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 7 | -2 | -8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 4 | 12 | 28 | 51 | 110 | 209 | 188 | 70 | 29 | 10 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
