The West Mausoleum of the Qing Dynasty

The West Mausoleum of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) is located at the foot of Yongning Mountain in Liangge Village, 15 km west of Yixian County in Hebei Province.It is one of the imperial mausoleums in the Qing Dynasty, and it is about 120 km to the west of Beijing. The mausoleum connects the Zijin Pass in the west and faces the Yishui River in the south. The mausoleum is surrounded by peaks rising one after another, and sheltered by luxuriant pines and cypresses.With enthralling scenery, high cultural value, delicate craftwork and designs, it has proved to be a popular location for tourists from home and abroad.It became a UNESCO world cultural heritage site in 2000.