A Prince Gong’s Mansion, half of the history of the Qing Dynasty——Introduction to Prince Gong’s Mansion
On the north shore of Shichahai, the ancient capital of Beijing, there is a quiet and profound courtyard house known as the largest courtyard house in the world. It is also the most complete preserved palace in Beijing - Prince Gong's Mansion. It has experienced the historical process of the Qing Dynasty from its peak to its decline, and carries a rich historical flavor.
Prince Gong’s Mansion is located on Dingfu Street in Shichahai Scenic Area. As the capital of two dynasties, Beijing has always been the capital of rulers because of its good Feng Shui. Beijing has two dragon veins, one is The front line of the Forbidden City is named Tulong, and Shichahai, as the "Water Dragon" among the two dragon veins in Beijing, has always been known as Beijing's Feng Shui treasure land. It is said that three of the ten marshals of the founding of the People's Republic of China lived here, and these three marshals all lived here. Very long lived. The palaces of many princes of the Qing Dynasty were located here. The history of Beijing as the capital also started from Shichahai. When the Great Khan of the Yuan Dynasty rebuilt Beijing that was burned down by the war, he built it with Shichahai as the core of the city and radiating in all directions. As an emerging popular attraction, Prince Gong's Mansion has become the representative of Shichahai Scenic Area.
Beijing, as an ancient capital with a long history, has preserved many royal palaces worth visiting, but there is a popular saying among the people: One Prince Gong’s Palace in Beijing can read half of the history of the Qing Dynasty. The main reason is that Prince Gong's Mansion was the largest palace in the Qing Dynasty. It once housed three distinguished owners who played a decisive role in the political arena of the Qing Dynasty. They were the favorite ministers of the Qianlong Dynasty, He Shen, and Emperor Jiaqing. His younger brother Yonglin, the younger brother of Emperor Xianfeng, stood up and turned the tide during the British-French invasion of Beijing. This once-prominent palace has experienced the Qianlong, Jiaqing, Daoguang, Xianfeng, Tongzhi, and Guangxu reigns of the Qing Dynasty. , the reign of the seven emperors of Xuantong, this courtyard carried the peak of the Qianlong period, and also carried the vicissitudes of a hundred years after the prosperity. Therefore, it has been spread that "a Prince Gong's Mansion is half the history of the Qing Dynasty".
"The Crescent River surrounds the house like a dragon, and the Western Mountain looks like a tiger crouching in the distance." This is the description of Prince Gong's Mansion in history books. Prince Gong's Mansion covers an area of more than 60,000 square meters and is composed of a palace and a garden. It is known as "the best landscape in the city" and the structure of the palace is comparable to the Forbidden City. Its architectural layout is regular, its craftsmanship is sophisticated, its pavilions are staggered, its corridors are winding, it contains mountains and rivers, and it has winding paths and secluded terraces. It is a model of Chinese garden architecture in the Qing Dynasty. There are many royal palaces in the Shichahai area, and among these palaces, Prince Gong's Mansion has always been known as "the best landscape in the city" because its architecture is partially imitated in the style of the Forbidden City.
The main landscapes of Prince Gong's Mansion include the back garden, Yin'an Hall, Jiale Hall, etc. The back garden of Prince Gong's Mansion has towering ancient trees, pavilions, pavilions, strange rocks, green mountains and clear waters, which is endlessly memorable. Yin'an Hall, also known as Yinluan Hall, is the main hall of Prince Gong's Mansion. Among the twelve major crimes of Emperor Jiaqing's impeachment of Heshen was the crime of overstepping the hierarchy to build a royal-level Yin'an Hall. During the Republic of China, Yin'an Hall unfortunately caught fire, and the current Yin'an Hall was rebuilt. Jiale Hall is a place where all the masters of Prince Gong's Mansion are keen to stay. He Shen left "Jialue Hall Poetry Collection" in Jiale Hall, and Prince Gong Yi? often held sacrificial activities in Jiale Hall.
A Prince Gong’s Mansion, half of the history of the Qing Dynasty. Prince Kung’s Mansion has experienced a hundred years of prosperity and decline, and carries rich historical and cultural accumulation. Its profound history and beautiful architecture are waiting for us to explore one by one. Starting today, let us walk into Prince Kung’s Mansion and uncover it. A mysterious and profound veil.