Ming tombs
Ming tombs is a historic cemetery in Shisanling, People's Republic of China. It was covering 823 hectares. It holds Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level status. Wikidata records 11 notable interments here, including Jiajing Emperor of Ming, Wanli Emperor, Jingtai Emperor.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇨🇳 Shisanling, People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.25333, 116.21750 (source: Wikidata) |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Area | 823 hectares |
| Heritage status | Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level |
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Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
11 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Ming tombs's 11 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include ruler (27%), poet (18%), painter (18%).
- Jiajing Emperor of Ming (1507–1567), ruler
- Wanli Emperor (1563–1620), sovereign, poet
- Jingtai Emperor (1428–1457), ruler
- Zhengtong Emperor (1427–1464), ruler
- Chenghua Emperor (1447–1487), painter
- Hongzhi Emperor (1470–1505), painter, poet
- Empress Xiaoduanxian (1565–1620)
- Noble Consort Zheng (1565–1630)
- Empress Dowager Xiaojing (1565–1611), politician
- Empress Dowager Xiaochun (1593–1614)
- Hyo Motosada (1580–1614)
Common questions
Where is Ming tombs?
Ming tombs is in Shisanling, People's Republic of China, at coordinates 40.2533, 116.2175.
Who is buried at Ming tombs?
Wikidata documents 11 notable interments at Ming tombs, including Jiajing Emperor of Ming, Wanli Emperor, Jingtai Emperor, Zhengtong Emperor, Chenghua Emperor.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q41135 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
Related terms
- Heritage StatusNotable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Ming tombs, Shisanling, People's Republic of China." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q41135. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/ming-tombs/
BibTeX
@misc{restingplaces-ming-tombs,
title = {Ming tombs, Shisanling, People's Republic of China},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/ming-tombs/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q41135}
}