The Jinling Site is a famous scenic spot for archaeological remains in Beijing.
The Jinling ruins are located at the foot of Yunfeng Mountain from Chechang Village to Longmenkou in Fangshan District, 48 kilometers away from the urban area. Yunfeng Mountain is also called Jiulong Mountain, so named because it has nine ridges like nine dragons galloping. Jinling was originally located in Acheng County, Heilongjiang Province. After Yanjing (Beijing) was established as the capital in 1153 AD, it was moved to Taizu Ruiling and Taizong's Mausoleum in 1155. At the foot of Yunfeng Mountain, the first royal cemetery in Beijing was built. In 1156, 10 more imperial mausoleums including the ancestor's were moved. Later Xizong, Shizong, Zhangzong, Ruizong, Xianzong, etc. were also buried here one after another, hence the name Jinling. There are also princes and important ministers buried in the mausoleum area. In 1985, the cultural relics department began investigation and trial excavation of the Jinling site, and has discovered a large number of valuable cultural relics such as stone carvings, inscriptions, royal roads, architectural components, and ruins. Jinling has mountains and rivers, a vast territory, and excellent geomantic omen. It is also the tomb of a generation of emperors dominated by ethnic minorities in China. It is 45 kilometers away from Beijing. From the perspective of cultural relics, archaeology and tourism, scientific protection and rational utilization are of great significance. Soon, Jinling, the royal cemetery site, will be available to the world for its precious historical value and beautiful local natural scenery.