Eastern Qing Tombs from the perspective of Eastern philosophy From the perspective of Eastern philosophy, Eastern Qing Tombs is not only a royal mausoleum, but also a comprehensive embodiment of Feng Shui, Yin Yang and Five Elements and Confucian ethics. Feng Shui believes that the site selection and layout of the mausoleum should follow the principle of "hiding the wind and gathering the qi" to achieve harmonious coexistence with nature, ensure the continuation of the royal bloodline and the long-term stability of the country. The site of Eastern Qing Tombs is in Malanyu Town, Zunhua City, with Changrui Mountain on its back and Jinxing Mountain in front. It is surrounded by mountains on both sides, forming a natural Feng Shui treasure land, reflecting the Feng Shui pattern of "Green Dragon on the left, White Tiger on the right, Vermillion Bird in front, Black Tortoise behind". The theory of Yin Yang and Five Elements believes that all things in the world are composed of five basic elements: gold, wood, water, fire and earth. They complement and restrain each other to maintain the balance of the universe. The architecture and layout of Eastern Qing Tombs, such as the orientation of the mausoleum, the color of the building, the pattern of the decoration, etc., all contain the philosophical ideas of Yin Yang and Five Elements, aiming to achieve the state of harmony between man and nature. Confucian ethics emphasizes "filial piety" and "loyalty". As the mausoleum of the Qing emperors and their concubines, the Eastern Qing Tombs are large in scale and rigorous in layout, reflecting respect and filial piety for ancestors, and also symbolizing loyalty and responsibility to the country. The Eastern Qing Tombs from the perspective of Western philosophy From the perspective of Western philosophy, the Eastern Qing Tombs can be regarded as a philosophical reflection on power, memory and time. In Western philosophy, power is often closely related to spatial layout. The scale and layout of the Eastern Qing Tombs not only reflect the supremacy of imperial power, but also reflect the symbolism and ritual nature of power. The grandeur and solemnity of the mausoleum are the material expression of imperial power and the pursuit of the eternity of power. Memory and time are important topics in Western philosophy. As a witness to history, the Eastern Qing Tombs carry the preservation and inheritance of past memories. The architecture, inscriptions, sculptures, etc. of the mausoleum are all material records of historical memory. They not only record the glory of the royal family, but also reflect the changes in history and the continuity of culture. In addition, the Eastern Qing Tombs also triggered philosophical thinking about life and death. In Western philosophy, death is often seen as the inevitable end of life, while the construction of the Eastern Qing Tombs is a pursuit of eternal life and a transcendence of death. The luxury and refinement of the mausoleum is an affirmation of the value of life, and also expresses the imagination and expectation of the afterlife.