Prince Gong's Mansion

Architectural Scale and Completeness
Prince Gong's Mansion is the most completely preserved complex of princely mansions in China. It has a grand architectural scale with more than 30 various building clusters. These building clusters are distributed in an orderly manner, and the layout is extremely elaborate. From the overall planning to the detailed carving, everything showcases an extraordinary magnificence, demonstrating the superb skills and strict hierarchy of ancient princely mansion architecture.

Historical Changes and Important Status
Prince Gong's Mansion was originally the residence of Heshen. Heshen, as a powerful minister during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, naturally had an extremely luxurious residence. Later, this mansion witnessed the long historical process of the Qing Dynasty from its heyday to its decline, experiencing countless changes and historical events. For this reason, there is a saying among the people that "One Prince Gong's Mansion represents half of the history of the Qing Dynasty", which fully reflects the important position of Prince Gong's Mansion in the history of the Qing Dynasty. It is like a vivid history book, silently telling the rise and fall, as well as the glory and humiliation of that era.

Regional Division and Characteristic Landscapes
Prince Gong's Mansion is generally divided into two parts: the mansion and the garden. Each part has its own characteristics and many worth-seeing landscapes. Among them, the Western-style Gate, the Grand Opera House, and the Rear Screen Building are jointly known as the "Three Wonders" in Prince Gong's Mansion and are must-see attractions for tourists. The Western-style Gate has a unique shape, integrating Western architectural elements, making it stand out among the traditional Chinese princely mansion architecture. The Grand Opera House is exquisitely built with excellent internal acoustic effects. It is said that when operas were performed here in the past, the sound could clearly spread to every corner without any amplification equipment. The Rear Screen Building is magnificent, stretching more than 160 meters. It serves as the rear wall barrier of the mansion, and there are also many secrets hidden inside, which inevitably arouse people's curiosity.

Miyun Cave and Precious Cultural Relics
The Miyun Cave is also well worth a visit. It is located in the garden of Prince Gong's Mansion. Inside the cave, there is a extremely precious cultural relic - the stele with the character "Fu" written by Emperor Kangxi, which was stolen from the imperial palace by Heshen. This "Fu" character stele contains profound cultural connotations. The character "Fu" is written vigorously and with a unique calligraphic style. With the imperial touch of Emperor Kangxi, it is even more precious. Legend has it that touching this "Fu" character stele can bring good fortune. Although it is just a beautiful wish, it has attracted numerous tourists to come and explore, making the Miyun Cave a popular scenic spot in Prince Gong's Mansion.