Listen to history in ancient palace halls, hear storytelling in the imperial pine forest, enjoy diabolo performances in front of the stone memorial archway, and admire the moon in the pine sea at night... During the National Day holiday, the Qingxi Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located over 120 kilometers from Beijing, will launch a tourism event themed “Step into the Royal Blessed Land and Celebrate a Colorful National Day.” The event features a rich variety of content including “experiencing royal culture, watching exciting performances, enjoying the ancient pine oxygen bar, and tasting Manchu cuisine,” along with preferential policies such as free admission for inbound tourists with passports. Citizens and visitors are invited to join in the celebration.
During the National Day period, in addition to continuing the Imperial Sacrificial Ceremony at the Tai Tomb Square and the Chinese Character Dragon Lantern Performance at the Chong Tomb Square, starting October 1st, Li Guorong, Director of the Editorial and Research Department of the First Historical Archives of China and Chairman of the Archives Literature Academic Committee of the China Archives Society, and Li Yan, a renowned Qing Dynasty history expert from the CCTV Lecture Room, will host the “Qing History Culture Lecture Series” inside the Eastern Morning Hall of the Chong Tomb. Amidst the rustling pines, folk artist Bai Yulin will once again bring the “Stories of the Qingxi Tomb” to life in the form of storytelling under the ancient pines of the Tai Tomb. Additionally, a National Day promotional lottery will be held, with the top prize being a Manchu-style paper-cut craft.
To ensure a safe and orderly National Day holiday, the Qingxi Tomb Protection Zone Management Committee organized a special meeting to make meticulous arrangements regarding tourism safety, scenic area environment, and tourism services. At the same time, to express gratitude and appreciation for the support and attention of visitors over the years, in addition to preparing these cultural experiences, the scenic area has also introduced preferential policies during the National Day period, including free admission for inbound tourists with passports and free admission for seniors aged 60 and above with ID cards on the Double Ninth Festival.
(1) Cultural Activities
Activity 1: Tai Tomb Sacrificial Ceremony (Tai Tomb Square and Long’en Hall Area)
Activity 2: Chong Tomb Chinese Character Dragon Lantern (Area in front of the Chong Tomb Memorial Archway)
Activity 3: Chong Tomb Culture Lecture (Eastern Morning Hall of the Chong Tomb)
After days of intensive preparation, the Eastern Morning Hall of the Chong Tomb in the Qingxi Tomb has been completely renovated. On October 1st, Li Guorong, Director of the Editorial and Research Department of the First Historical Archives of China and Chairman of the Archives Literature Academic Committee of the China Archives Society, will officially launch the first lecture of the “Qing History Culture Lecture Series” here.
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Qingxi Tomb has long garnered widespread attention. However, developing and inheriting cultural projects has always been a challenge. Since the establishment of the new management committee, after multiple discussions and evaluations, it was decided to delve deeper into the cultural essence of Qing history. Plans include collaborating with scholars and literati dedicated to Qing history research to establish the “Qing History Culture Lecture Series,” aiming to enhance the credibility and appeal of the lecture series, and achieve the promotion, development, and utilization of Qing history culture.
Activity 4: Ancient Pine Forest Qingxi Storytelling Session (Ancient Pine Wood Platform)
Activity 5: Tai Tomb Cultural Goods Exhibition (Eastern Morning Hall of the Tai Tomb)
Activity 6: Diabolo Performance in front of the Tai Tomb Stone Memorial Archway (Next to the ancient pine forest in front of the Tai Tomb Stone Memorial Archway)
(2) Golden Autumn & National Day Preferential Policies
1. Free admission to the Qingxi Tomb Scenic Area for inbound tourists with passports during the National Day holiday.
2. Free admission to the Qingxi Tomb Scenic Area for seniors aged 60 and above with ID cards on the Double Ninth Festival.
3. From the date of announcement until April 30, 2016, free admission to the Qingxi Tomb Scenic Area for tourists with Yixian County residency IDs (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays).
4. From November 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016, tourists from Baoding city and surrounding counties can purchase the Qingxi Tomb General Admission Ticket for 40 RMB per person with their ID card, allowing access to five attractions: Tai Tomb, Chong Tomb, Mu Tomb, Changxi Tomb, and Yongfu Temple.
5. Starting November 1, 2015, domestic tourists will be charged the off-season ticket price: general admission ticket is 120 RMB in peak season and 80 RMB in off-season; Tai Tomb is 45 RMB in peak season and 35 RMB in off-season; Chong Tomb is 45 RMB in peak season and 35 RMB in off-season.
For more details, please visit the official Qingxi Tomb website, follow the official Qingxi Tomb WeChat account, the official Qingxi Tomb Weibo account, or call for consultation: 0312-4710016 0312-4710012