- Built in 1777 for Heshen, a corrupt Qing dynasty official doted on by Emperor Qianlong, the mansion didn't pass to Prince Gong until 1851.
- Built in 1777, Prince Gong's Mansion was originally the private residence of He Shen, a favorite minister of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
- Prince Gong’s Mansion is an antique attraction within the Third Ring Road of Beijing, and it is also the largest royal palace in China in the Qing Dynasty.
- Top ways to experience Prince Kung's (Gong) Mansion. ... Small Group Tour to Prince Gong's Mansion, Confucian Temple, Imperial College.
- Later, this mansion was bestowed upon Prince Gong by Emperor Xianfeng (1851 - 1862) hence the name "Prince Gong's Mansion" or "Prince Gong's Palace".
- In 1851, the mansion was offered to Prince Gong by Emperor Xianfeng (1851-1862), hence the name. Now it is the most well preserved mansion in Beijing.
- Mansion of Prince Gong is the best-preserved mansion in China and it is also the only mansion built in Qing Dynasty which is open to the public.
- Consisting of large mansions in the typical siheyuan layout and gardens, the Prince Gong Mansion is known as one of the most ornate and extravagant residence...
- Prince Gong’s Mansion was opened to the public in 1988 and was fully opened to the public in 2008 after completion of the renovation of the mansion.
- Prince Gong’s Mansion is probably not one of the main tourist sights in Beijing but it definitely is worth the visit. The grounds are gorgeous.