A difficult place to describe, the location for the Tombs of the Ming Dynasty (as almost all the city of Beijing) was chosen and laid-out in accordance with the principles of Feng-Shui.
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In this place in particular you can feel a different sort of energy. Perhaps it is just in the ancient trees, or the stories one can extract from every corner of this place. Whatever it is. . . It is quite special and palpable.  |
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Walking into and through the gardens surrounding the tombs, the scenery is vibrant yet peaceful. |
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After descending several stair cases, one finally enters the tomb/mausoleum. The lighting was not the best, so I apologize for the quality of these pictures |
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A very impressive feature within the tomb are the imperial thrones, featured here is the Emperor's thrown. Decorated with a dragon motif, as the dragon is the traditional Chinese symbol for male power.
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The Empress's thrown is decorated with a phoenix motif. . . I will let you ponder that symbolism for yourself. |
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Further along in the tomb we can admire the replicas of the caskets that housed the remains and treasures of the Emeror. I believe the Empress and possibly some other people where entombed here as well, but don't quote me on that. It's difficult to get good/accurate information and there is a lot of things that get lost in translations as well.
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After exiting the tombs there are a few exhibition halls with treasures from the tombs.
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One thing I can understand in any language is gold and silver. I was really impressed as these really are some of the finest gold and silver objects I have ever beheld. Even the simple ingots and coins are done in the most aesthetically pleasing and well executed manner.
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Needless to say the most intricate objects where even more breath taking and impressive.
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I will be back again soon with more.
Until next time.
Peace and Love
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