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Prince Gong's Mansion恭王府

★ 4.7 / 5.0 17 Qianhai West Street Province: Beijing
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About the attraction

Prince Gong's Mansion Travel Guide

Prince Gong's Mansion is the largest and best-preserved Qing-dynasty prince mansion in Beijing — originally built for the powerful courtier Heshen in 1777, later the home of Prince Gong. Its classic siheyuan courtyards, rockery garden and painted corridors offer a rare glimpse of how Beijing's nobility actually lived.

Visitor Essentials · Quick Facts

Attraction
Prince Gong's Mansion
Chinese name
恭王府
City
Beijing
Province
Beijing
Address
17 Qianhai West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
Opening hours
8:30–17:00, closed Mondays.
Tickets
¥40; audio guide about ¥30.
Suggested visit time
2 hours
Rating
4.7/ 5.0
Official phone
Not published
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Opening hours

8:30–17:00, closed Mondays.

Tickets

¥40; audio guide about ¥30.

Suggested time

2 hours

Official phone

Not published

Ways to experience it

Best Ways to Enjoy Prince Gong's Mansion

How travelers like you make the most of Prince Gong's Mansion in Beijing.

Explore the three courtyard axes, then the garden with its koi ponds and theatre pavilion.

A favorite way to experience Prince Gong's Mansion in Beijing.

Pair with a Shichahai lakeside stroll and a hutong lunch.

A favorite way to experience Prince Gong's Mansion in Beijing.

Insider tips

Tips Before You Go

Practical advice from local guides and recent travelers.

1

Follow the one-way route: front courtyard → garden (the highlight).

2

The garden's rockery is said to hide a giant bat-shaped Fu symbol — find it.

3

Combine with Shichahai and the Drum Tower in the same walk.

FAQ

Prince Gong's Mansion FAQ

Straight answers to the questions travelers ask us most.

What are the opening hours for Prince Gong's Mansion?8:30–17:00, closed Mondays.
How much do Prince Gong's Mansion tickets cost?¥40; audio guide about ¥30.
How long should I spend at Prince Gong's Mansion?2 hours
Is Prince Gong's Mansion worth visiting?Prince Gong's Mansion is one of the most popular attractions in Beijing with a traveler rating of 4.7/5.

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