Prince Gong's Mansion is to the northwest of the Forbidden City, close to Shichaai Lake. It was once the residence of the favorite minister of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, He Shen. Originally built in 1777 it was given to Prince Going by Emperor Xianfeng, which is where its current name comes from. It is quite possibly the most well-preserved and exquisite mansion in Beijing today.
This splendid imperial residence belonged to several people over the years, Prince Gong who, at the age of 27, was left to sign the Convention of Peking in 1860, after the Qing royal family took an early summer holiday when British and French forces advanced on the capital.- Other than one picture, there's little information concerning the original owner, Heshen (1750-1799), who was an infamously corrupt Manchu official. He Shen is thought to have been the Qianlong emperor's lover, and ruled China for his own gain when Qianlong abdicated in 1796, embezzling funds earmarked for suppressing the White Lotus rebellion, which led to his execution following Qianlongs death.
Most of the palaces buildings are exquisite examples of traditional architecture and there are many wonderful and luxurious pavilions and halls. Xijin Studio is possibly the finest of these structures consisting of a seven roomed hall made and decorated in the finest of materials. The garden in Prince Gong's Mansion is named Cuijin, which means " concentrated cream of the most beautiful flowers". The rear section of the garden has a multi-leveled artificial hill built of Lake Tai stones. The palace has its own Grand Theatre, which is itself a masterpiece of Chinese architecture and contributes greatly to the overall reputation of the palace.China Tour Packages Including Beijing
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- Other than one picture, there's little information concerning the original owner, Heshen (1750-1799), who was an infamously corrupt Manchu official. He Shen is thought to have been the Qianlong emperor's lover, and ruled China for his own gain when Qianlong abdicated in 1796, embezzling funds earmarked for suppressing the White Lotus rebellion, which led to his execution following Qianlongs death.
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