- 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.
- 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.
- Originally called the Prince Kung's Mansion, the Prince Gong's Mansion is situated next to the Shichahai Lake in the north of Beijing.
- Prince Gong’s Mansion is a true testament to the siheyuan-style that characterized this period in history and named after a Manchu prince...
- In 1851, the mansion was bestowed upon Prince Gong by Emperor Xianfeng (1851-1862), hence the name. ... Layout of Prince Gong's Mansion.
- 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.
- Therefore, the residence got its name - Prince Gong's Mansion. The mansion consists of the residence area and the garden area.
- Some Redology scholars consider the garden to be the model of Da GuanYuan in Dream of the Red Chamber. Prince Gong’s Mansion.
- Prince Gong's Mansion. Absolute beautiful and serene place to visit. Rich with history and old time China. Spectacular architecture and ponds.
- Prince Gong's Mansion, also known as the Prince Kung Mansion, is a museum and tourist attraction located in Xicheng District, Beijing, just north of the Shichahai Lake.