Prince Gong's Mansion, Palace in Xicheng District, Beijing, China
Prince Gong's Mansion combines residential buildings and gardens across 61,120 square meters, with three parallel courtyards connected by north-south central axes.
The mansion was constructed in 1780 for the minister Heshen before becoming the residence of Prince Gong in 1850 after multiple ownership changes.
The mansion features traditional Chinese architecture with green-glazed roof tiles, classical gardens, and a theatre building that accommodates 200 spectators.
The museum opens daily from 8:30 to 16:10, except Mondays, with admission tickets priced at 40 yuan and guided tours available in multiple languages.
The property contains a white marble archway combining Western architectural elements, and houses the 'First Fu Character Under Heaven' written by Emperor Kangxi.
Location: Beijing
Website: http://pgm.org.cn
GPS coordinates: 39.93653,116.37931
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46
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