Good to know
- Tickets
- Entry fees vary by tomb; confirm locally.
- Time needed
- Allow half a day to visit the main areas.
- Best time
- Visit in spring or fall to avoid extreme temperatures.
- Getting there
- Take a bus from Beijing or arrange transport.
Itineraries with Ming Tombs
Ming Tombs is on day 5
Day 5 of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai in 14 Days
The Ming Tombs
How Ming Tombs fits into a day.- 9:00Ming TombsBeijing
- 17:00Beijing Olympic ParkBeijing
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Ming Tombs questions
How do I reach the Ming Tombs from central Beijing?
Buses run from Deshengmen or other points. A private car or tour takes about one hour.
Which tombs are open to visitors?
Changling, Dingling and Zhaoling are open, along with the Sacred Way. The other tombs are closed to the public.
Is the Sacred Way included with tomb tickets?
It has a separate entrance fee. Combined tickets are sometimes available.
