Site of the former Fu Jen Catholic University, Historic mansion complex in Xicheng District, Beijing, China

The former Fu Jen Catholic University site occupies the southern part of the Tao Beile Mansion, at No. 1 Dingfu Street. Its main teaching building, finished in 1930, is a three-storey palace-style block designed by the Belgian missionary Gresnigt, with green glazed tiles on the roof, carved wooden window frames and pale grey terrazzo brick walls. The enclosed plan follows a Western monastery layout, with its axis set by Beihai.

The property began as an imperial residence during Emperor Kangxi's reign, then became the home of Zai Tao before transforming into a university campus in 1930. The buildings were renovated at that time using modern Western construction methods while retaining traditional Chinese architectural features.

The site is known as the Tao Prince's Mansion, or "Seventh Prince's Mansion", after Zai Tao, the seventh son of Prince Chun, who moved here in 1902. In 1925 Zai Tao leased it for 160,000 yuan to the Catholic Church to found Fu Jen Catholic University. The university gate at 1 Dingfu Street carries plaques for Beijing Normal University and the Fu Jen Alumni Association.

The site is split in two: the southern part, with the former garden, riding ground and stables, is the old Fu Jen campus at Dingfu Street No. 1, while the northern residential part is now Beijing No. 13 Middle School at Liuyin Street No. 27. The Dingfu Street gate carries plaques for Beijing Normal University and the Fu Jen alumni association, with a stone marker reading "Fu Jen Catholic University site".

The site is split in two: the southern part, with the former riding ground and garden, is the old Fu Jen campus at Dingfu Street No. 1, while the northern residential section is now Beijing No. 13 Middle School at Liuyin Street No. 27. The Belgian missionary architect Gresnigt oriented the university's central axis toward the Beihai lakes.