Prince Harqin's Mansion
喀喇沁亲王府
The largest and best-preserved Mongol prince's mansion in Inner Mongolia from the Qing dynasty, and the place where the last prince, Gungsangnorbu, founded schools.
Prince Harqin's Mansion is in Wangyefu Town, Harqin Banner. Construction began in the Kangxi era of the Qing dynasty, and the mansion was home to 13 princes across 12 generations. It is the largest and best-preserved Qing-era Mongol prince's mansion remaining in Inner Mongolia, and it is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. The central axis of halls, the eastern and western courtyards and the gardens are well preserved. The exhibits show the daily life of Mongol nobility and the history of the last prince, Gungsangnorbu, who founded Chongzheng School and Yuzheng Girls' School and promoted modern education. It is about 70 km from Chifeng city, and a half-day visit is recommended.
Opening hours
08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Fuhui Temple
- Longquan Temple (Harqin)
- Lingyue Temple
- Meilin Valley Ski Resort
- Ningcheng Reshui Hot Spring
- Daoxugou Scenic Area
- Chifeng Museum
- Erdaojingzi Site