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We went on a long weekend so there are a lot of people, which was a little bit annoying as you could not focus on enjoying the architecture and art with people everywhere pushing and shouting around. The mansion itself is very impressive with a rich history behind. It was occupied by a famously corrupt official and then a prince in the Qing dynasty. All the buildings are in red, blue and green, which coupled with the blossoming tree makes up a beautiful scene. The garden particularly is a gem that is worth taking a walk around. …
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Date of experience: April 2019
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A beautiful estate with a great garden, full of Qing Dynasty history. Each of the rooms/pavilions has mini exhibitions and exhibits of the living quarters from the era. Busier in the afternoon than the morning because most tour groups tend to visit other attractions in the morning (e.g. Forbidden City or the Temple of Heaven). Giving this place 4 stars only because I did not get a chance to experience the tour guide or the bathrooms because the original visit plan had to be changed. …
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Date of experience: March 2019
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This mansion has the same layout as the Forbidden City but being smaller, it is easier to grasp and also less visited, not as crowded, which was great. The area around it is also quite interesting, real hutongs, less commercialized than the ones that are east. I saw on the Beijing tourism website that it is temporarily closed in January 2019 so double-check before you head there.…
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Date of experience: November 2018
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Just a superficial grotesque commerical sight. It's a pure money grab dead spot for tourists. A total skip. Don't waste your time.
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Date of experience: August 2018
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This's a resident complex for a couple of very famous historical figures in Qing Dynasty, we came in expected to see and feel how the rich and powerful live and indulge themselves in those bygone era. You will get none of that. The Complex itself is well maintained, however almost all buildings were locked, very few opened doors were show contemporary artwork or overprized commercial souvenir in modern setting. There're 1000's interesting things to see in BJ, this's not one of them Oh, there's huge LED screen near front door, broadcasting in Chinese, bragging about how this corporation's brand marketing and commercial exploitation with outstanding results. Yeah, you heard and see this 'FU' (fortunate) word at every corner, one of the overhyped superstition word for common folks.…
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Date of experience: June 2018
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