Prince Gong's Mansion

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The Prince Gong's Mansion (Chinese: 恭王府) or Gong Wang Fu Museum is located at No. 17 Qianhai Xijie, Xicheng district, on the western shore of Shichahai Lake, to the northwest of the Forbidden City in Beijing.

Prince Gong's Mansion is one of the few intact aristocratic residences from the Qing Dynasty. Besides the residence there is also a large garden. It is now entering another stage in its history. It is currently being transformed into a national museum supported by the Ministry of Culture.

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Prince Gong’s Mansion

History

History

History

The mansion was built in 1777. Formerly, it is the private residence of He Shen, a favorite minister of Qianlong during the Qing (1736-1796). Heshen (1750-1799), the infamous Manchu official.
Gardens

Gardens

The garden in Prince Gong's Mansion is named Cuijin, meaning " concentrated cream of the most beautiful flowers".
Architecture

Architecture

The princes' mansions were built with walled flower gardens. It is ingeniously constructed with complementary buildings and terraces, well spaced vegetation and hill paths that wind their way...