Prince Gong's Mansion
恭王府
The best-preserved Qing dynasty prince's residence in Beijing, with the mansion in front and the garden behind. Legend says it was once the home of Heshen and the site of an 'Fu' stele.
Prince Gong's Mansion was first the residence of Heshen, then the palace of Prince Gong, Yixin. It has two parts: the mansion and the garden. The mansion includes the Silver Hall, the Jiale Hall and the 160-meter-long rear hall of Xijin Studio. In the back garden, Cuijin Garden features a Western-style gate, the Bat Hall and a large opera stage. Inside Miyun Cave is a stele bearing the 'Fu' character written by the Kangxi Emperor. Tickets cost about 40 yuan. You must book in advance through the official WeChat account with real-name registration. It is closed on Mondays, except on public holidays. The garden gets very crowded, so arrive right when it opens. It is in the southwest corner of Shichahai, about a 15-minute walk from Beihai North Station on Metro Line 6.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 08:30–17:00 (until 16:30 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Shichahai
- Drum Tower & Bell Tower
- Beihai Park
- Nanluoguxiang Hutongs
- Jingshan Park
- Miaoying Temple (White Dagoba)
- The Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
- Zhongshan Park (Beijing)