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Great Legends of Beijing City

2017-06-26

Prince Fu’s Mansion

Prince Fu’s Mansion became the resident of Prince Fu Jun in 1851. At that time, emperor Yongzheng was opposed by his brothers against his succession while only Yin Xiang supporting him. They were also very close and intimate. The Mansion has gone through the history of the rising and falling of Qing dynasty, bearing abundant historic and cultural information. It is now a Beijing key cultural relic unit under protection and does not open to the public.

Address: No. 137, North Outer St. Chaoyangmen, Dongcheng District

Prince Chun’s Mansion

Prince Chun’s Mansion was the residence of Yun You, the 7th son of Emperor Kangxi who was given the title of Prince Chun at the first year of the era of Yongzheng. Born into deformity, Yun You never participated in any parties and groups struggling for thrones. Instead, he listened to the Emperor and observed his duty, which won the appraisal from Yongzheng. It is now Beijing’s key cultural relic unit under protection.

Address: No. 5 Courtyard, West Side of Zhengyi Rd., Dongjiaomin Lane, Dongcheng District

Prince Yong’s Mansion

Prince Yong’s Mansion was built for Yongzheng, the forth son of Emperor Kangxi. It is now the temple for Tibetan Buddhism and called Palace of Harmony and Peace, which was named by Yongzheng and was regarded as the Blessed Place of the Dragon. The Mansion is covered with green glazed tiles instead of yellow ones. Some suggest that there once was a secret underground road for spies in the Mansion.

Address: No. 12, Yonghegong Street, Dongcheng District

Prince Yu's Mansion

Prince Yu's Mansion was the residence of Yun Yu, the 15th son of Emperor Kangxi. It is primitive and elegant with traditional style of architecture. The Mansion is one among the top 3 buildings blending both Western and Eastern style in Beijing.

Address: No. 13, St. Liuyin, Xicheng District, Beijing

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