The Western Qing Tombs: history on the outskirts

Classic Qing Dynasty architecture on a sea of tattered stone tiles. [Photo/CRIENGLISH.com]

The last of the tombs to be completed here was Chongling. Here in the frigid underground palace of Chong Tomb, visitors can see where Emperor Guangxu and Empress Longyu were buried. Visiting the tomb is one way to escape the summer's heat (or winter's bite).