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Prince Gong's palace. This palace was built during the reign of the Qianlong emperor. It was originally built for Heshun who was a Manchu official and the emperor's favourite. The residence was appropriated by the Imperial household after he was found guilty of using regal motifs in his mansion design. It was later bequeathed to prince Gong in the Xianfeng emperors reign. Sometimes in the summer Beijing, opera is performed in its grand opera house.
Written Jul 25, 2010
Address: 14 liuyin jie
Phone: 6616 8149
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Prince Gong's mansion, located in central Beijing, is a large property which contains many classical pieces of architecture which you can see and enter, including the magnificent Chinese teahouse pictured here. However, beware the often large crowds of tourists that frequent this site. For a more peaceful alternative, try Soong Ching-ling's mansion, not far away.
Written Nov 18, 2007
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A musical show with acrobatics is offered in Prince Gong's Palace to tourists. During the duration of the musical, you will be served a light snack and tea. The performance is just ok. Nothing special really.
Updated Dec 20, 2006
Address: Prince Gong's Palace, Beijing
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Prince Gong's Palace has nice gardens with peculiar rocks. It is huge with lagoons great for photo shoot. There's also a beautiful corridor inside. A musical show is also offered with light snacks and tea. Plenty of tourist visit this place.
Updated Dec 20, 2006
Address: Beijing, China
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Well-preserved royally garden for aristocratic residences from the Qing Dynasty.
The private residence of He Shen, a favorite minister of Qianlong during the Qing,the mansion was built in 1777. Later, it was bestowed upon Prince Gong by Emperor Xianfeng,thus the name "Prince Gong's Mansion".
Written Oct 31, 2005
Address: No. 17 Qianhai Xijie, Xicheng district,Beijing
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Situated in Liuyin Street in the Scenic neighborhood of Shishahai, Prince Gong's Palace is the best preserved of all princely mansions of the Qing in Beijing. Attached to the rear of this pompous mansion is a serene garden with well-manicured lawns. A theatre stands on the premises, where traditional ballad-singing and story-telling performances are given every day.
Updated May 2, 2005
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Palace of Prince Gong is used to be home of He Shen, a famous malfeasant in history. He collected money unlawfully then bulit the luxurious palace for himself. Ultimately, he was executed by law. Now his home is setting out to civilians. This is really where come from where go into. Culture eventually belongs to all people in the world. It's the biggest compond with houses around courtyard at present in world.
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Updated Aug 27, 2004
Address: No. 17, west street, Qianhai
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The private residence of He Shen, a favorite minister of Qianlong during the Qing (1736-1796), the mansion was built in 1777. It consists of 31 pavilions, halls, and residential buildings; nine courtyards; several arched bridges; large ponds with islands and swans; one immense rock garden in the classic style; and even its own private pagoda for gazing at the moon. We wandered through the garden area which is the only place open to the public. We saw the gardens, huge rock formations that had been imported from south China, a pool in the shape of a bat [bats are a symbol of happiness – go figure!], a small lake, many pavilions.
Written Jun 12, 2004
Address: No. 17 Qianhai Xijie, Xicheng district
Website: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/beijing/prince_gong.htm
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Gongwangfu is north of Beihai Park, off of Luiyan Street (Willow Shadow). The tea house once was the palace of a prince of the Qing Dynasty. A great place to visit while touring the Hutongs in that area. It has very pictureque gardens.
While we were here we were given a demstration of the various types of tea in China and the ceremony associated with it.
Updated Jan 30, 2004
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This residence of a Qing noble is really a beautiful place. It's one of the places where film crews like to shoot historical TV shows and movies. It features beautiful old Chinese-style architecture, gardens, a lake, and a theme of 'fu' (happiness). You may also get to see a performance in the old theatre as you sip tea and munch on Chinese snacks.
If you want to know details about it, check out a website or a book about it, because I don't know a lot of specifics, I just know that I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it a beautiful and interesting place to walk through. But I would definitely recommend finding an English tour guide or someone who can translate. There are so many interesting stories and facts about the things you'll see there, but these are not written on any English signs or anything like that.
Written Jan 6, 2003
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