Prince Gong's Mansion, a national 5A scenic spot.
Originally the mansion of Hejun, it has gone through the historical process of the Qing Dynasty from its heyday to its decline, so there is a saying of "a palace of Prince Gong, half of the history of the Qing Dynasty". The whole is divided into two parts: the mansion and the garden, and the Western Gate, the Grand Theater and the Back Hood Building are the "three exceptions" in Prince Gong's mansion, which must not be missed.
Prince Gong's Mansion was built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, and was originally the private residence of the university scholar Hejun. In the early years of Tongzhi, the third-generation owner here, Prince Gong Yixin, who held important positions such as the king of parliament and the minister of military aircraft, held great power, and was prominent for a while, and at the same time, the mansion part was repaired and rebuilt. The architectural scale and pattern of Prince Gong's Mansion that we saw was finally formed at that time.
In the capital, Prince Gong's Mansion may be second only to the Emperor's mansion. In a palace of Prince Gong, half of the history of the Qing Dynasty from Qianlong to Xianfeng was left.
In Prince Gong's mansion, walk from the Yin'an Hall to the back hood, and then step into the Jincui Garden, touch the "Fu" character stele, walk around the Liucup Pavilion, stroll through the bat hall of the bat pool, and count how many small bats there are.
Prince Gong's Mansion is a national key cultural relic protection unit and is worth visiting.
Prince Gong's Mansion is the most complete royal palace complex in the mainland, with more than 30 building complexes of various types, with exquisite layout and extraordinary style. Originally the mansion of Hejun, it has gone through the historical process of the Qing Dynasty from its heyday to its decline, so there is a saying of "a Prince Gong's mansion, half of the history of the Qing Dynasty".
Located in Liuyin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, it is a national key cultural relic protection unit, the largest royal palace in the Qing Dynasty, and was successively used as the residence of Helong and Yongxuan. In 1851, Prince Gong Yixin became the owner of the house, hence the name Prince Gong's mansion. Prince Gong's Mansion has more than 30 buildings of various kinds, with exquisite layout and extraordinary style, and is a must-visit place in Beijing.
Address: No. 17, Qianhai West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing.
Transportation: Metro Line 6 Beihai North Station Exit B.
Tickets: 40 yuan, you can purchase tickets online in advance, and swipe your ID card on site to enter the park.
Opening hours: 6:00-17:00 in high season
Low season: 9:00-16:00