- The garden in Prince Gong's Mansion is named Cuijin, meaning concentrated cream of the most beautiful flowers, and to this day it lives up to its name.
- Prince Gong’s Mansion was originally built in 1777 during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor for his favorite adviser, Heshen (和珅).
- Originally called the Prince Kung's Mansion, the Prince Gong's Mansion is situated next to the Shichahai Lake in the north of Beijing.
- It witnessed the Qing Dynasty from rising and falling, so there is a saying “One Prince Gong’s Mansion, Half History of Qing Dynasty”.
- Top ways to experience Prince Kung's (Gong) Mansion. ... Small Group Tour to Prince Gong's Mansion, Confucian Temple, Imperial College.
- The largest and best preserved Qing dynasty mansion in Beijing, Prince Gong’s Mansion is a fascinating example of traditional Chinese architecture and an insight...
- 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.
- 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".
- If you are a fan of architectural history, then Prince Gong’s Mansion is definitely worth spending a whole day exploring.
- There is a famous restaurant called Li Family Restaurant on the eastern side of the Prince Gong's Mansion, which presents traditional imperial dishes.