Description
Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Order No. 3073
ISBN-13: 9787505202641
ISBN-10: 7505202642
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: China Esperanto Press
Year: 1996
Pages: 159
Size: 8×11
Language: English
The buildings, paintings, sculptures and interior decoration of the imperial tombs of the Ming and Qing dynasties are the highlights of the 5,000-years-old Chinese burial history. They contain the best elements of the culture in Central China and characteristics of the Manchu nomadic tribe from Northeast China. Their designs and constructions are flawless. The tombs provide us with valuable materials for the study on burial customs. They have become much liked by tourist attractions.