The Ming Tombs

After we thoroughly exhausted ourselves on the Great Wall, we saw the Ming Dynasty tombs. Pretty impressive, though I don't remember anything that looked like a tomb or grave.

Here's a shot of the outer wall ( I believe).


And two of the main inner building.


I believe this is looking out of the inner gateway into the outer enclosure.


Another building and large incense burners in the inner courtyard.


And one of those "too cute for words" little kids hamming it up.


This is part of a ramp leading into one of the building, which is flanked by stairs on either side. The purpose of the ramps was so that the emperors litter could be caried up more easily.


And finally, two extra large incense burners in the inner courtyard. Yes, that is a lot of money surrounding them. People were leaving money. I'm sure this incurs some deities favor.


Thank you for viewing installment #2 of Melissa's much delayed China pictures. Stay tuned, because I am determined to get through these.