Western Qing tombs
Baoding, China UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Western Qing tombs are a Chinese AAAAA-rated tourist attraction and part of the Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This 18 km2 site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is protected as a Major Historical and Cultural Site at the National Level.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between April and October when temperatures are warmer. June, July, and August are the warmest months, with daily highs reaching about 30 °C, but these months also see the most rain, with July having about 18 rainy days. The coldest months are January and December, when daily lows can drop to about -9 °C and -6 °C.
To reach the site, you can fly into Beijing Daxing International Airport, which is 94 km away. The tombs are located 110 km from the capital, Beijing. This site is one of the 130 sights of China listed on this website and is the 104th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is July, with about 149 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 10 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -5 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 7 | -1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 31 | 68 | 149 | 113 | 57 | 21 | 11 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
