Tian Yi (1534-1605) was a eunuch of the imperial court for 63 years. He served three emperors and eventually became the director of ceremonies, the fourth ranking position in the political structure of the time. After Tian Yi's death, Ming Emperor Wan Li ordered a tomb erected in honor of Tian Yi's lasting service to the country. Six other eunuchs chose to be buried alongside him out of respect and admiration for his work. Site includes a small exhibition hall at the entrance that provides scattered details of the eunuchs' lives. The tombs themselves are simple earthen mounds with random four-foot-tall phallic structures at their base. The stairway built next to the tomb allows an opportunity to walk ten feet underground and experience the inside of the Ming dynasty mausoleum.
Subway/bus: Take line 1 to the Pingguoyuan Subway stop. Use exit A or D where plenty of friendly taxi drivers are waiting to escort you to Tian Yi Tomb for RMB 10, or save money by taking buses 336, 396, 959, 746 which all go to Shougang Xiaoqu.
Car: Take Fushi Lu from Hangtian Qiao on West Third Ring Road to Pingguoyuan and follow signs to Moshikou Dajie.
Approx distance: 19km
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