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Spirit Way of the Ming Dynasty Tombs - 3

Spirit Way of the Ming Dynasty Tombs - 3

Latitude: N 40d 15m 28.966s Longitude: E 116d 13m 11.083s Altitude: 2347m

The Way was guarded by pairs of pairs of animals and officials. Legend has it that at midnight they switch places—the sitters stand to take over the watch and the standers get to rest.