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Prince Kung's Mansion Half-Day Tour in Beijing (Morning/Afternoon, Including Admission Ticket, 2.5-Hour Guided Tour)
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Prince Kung's Mansion Half-Day Tour in Beijing (Morning/Afternoon, Including Admission Ticket, 2.5-Hour Guided Tour)

2 hours
Beijing
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  • Admission to: Prince Gong's Mansion
  • Chinese-speaking guide

Not included: Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses

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Overview

The design of Prince Gong's Mansion features characteristics of Chinese gardens and princely residences, making it exceptionally grand and magnificent. Its studies, rooms, verandas, and courtyards are intricately arranged, creating a serene and elegant landscape. It shares many similarities with Rongguo Mansion and Grand View Garden described in "Dream of the Red Chamber." According to a textual researcher, Prince Gong's Mansion was where Cao Xueqin experienced life and gathered material when writing "Dream of the Red Chamber." The garden, however, was consciously designed and built by Prince Gong Yixin, who later enjoyed reading "Dream of the Red Chamber," to resemble Grand View Garden. The mansion is open for two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, and private English tours are available, ensuring no language barriers for visitors to explore the princely residence.

Highlights

Expert commentary: The guide provides a detailed interpretation of the history of Heshen and Prince Gong, and the hidden meanings of the architecture, avoiding a "cursory glance."
Skip-the-line service: Enter through the group channel, saving time queuing during peak season.
High cost-performance ratio: Includes tickets and commentary, with low per capita cost.
Group tour itinerary: Meet at 8:20 AM at Exit B of Beihai North Subway Station, then the guide will lead the tour and explain, and the group will disperse on the spot after the explanation.
Private tour itinerary: Meet at the entrance of Prince Gong's Mansion at the time requested by the guest, then the guide will lead the tour and explain, and the group will disperse on the spot after the explanation.

What's included

Admission to: Prince Gong's Mansion
Chinese-speaking guide

What's not included

Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

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Prince Gong's Mansion implements a real-name, time-slot reservation system. Please ensure that the reserved ID number and name are correct, and bring the original valid identification document (ID card, passport) used during registration for entry. The core value of Prince Gong's Mansion lies in its historical stories and cultural details. It is highly recommended to follow a tour guide or use an audio guide; otherwise, you might miss the essence. There is usually a queue to touch the "Fu" (Fortune) character stele; please visit in an orderly manner and do not linger for too long. The mansion has many brick and stone floors and steps; please wear non-slip, comfortable shoes. Flash photography is usually prohibited in indoor exhibition spaces; please comply with the regulations. Prince Gong's Mansion is relatively compact and experiences dense crowds year-round, especially near the "Fu" character stele and the Grand Theater. Stay close to your guide to avoid getting separated. Private tours offer flexibility, allowing you to proactively ask the guide to spend more time and provide more detailed explanations on specific features, such as the Xijin Study (Nanmu Hall), the internal structure of the Grand Theater, and the meanings behind the 44 different-shaped windows in the Rear Covered Building.
Departure: Meet the operator at 08:15. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Please arrive at the location 5 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Prince Kung's Mansion, Guided Tour with Ticket Included [Return] 10:45 - 11:30, at [Prince Gong's Mansion,]() Day {num}
This activity has no age limit
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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