Donggongguan Mansion
东公馆
A Republican-era mansion compound in Linxia, known for its richly carved brick walls and called the 'Museum of Brick Carving Art.'
Donggongguan was built during the Republican era as the private residence of a local warlord family in Linxia, on the east side of Bafang Thirteen Alleys. The compound is made up of several quadrangular courtyards. Its walls, screen walls and gatehouses are covered with Linxia brick carvings, depicting flowers, landscapes and antiques, with fine craftsmanship. It is a concentrated showcase of Linxia brick carving, a national intangible cultural heritage. Admission follows the scenic area's published price. A visit takes about 1 hour, and it can be combined on foot with Bafang Thirteen Alleys and Butterfly Tower.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Bafang Thirteen Lanes
- Butterfly Tower (Hudie Lou)
- Linxia Prefecture Museum
- Hongyuan Garden
- Wanshou Guan Taoist Temple
- Hezheng Paleozoological Museum
- Bingling Temple Grottoes
- Liujiaxia Reservoir & Yellow River Three Gorges