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ぴろーしき
Seto, Japan9,481 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Puyi, famous in Japan as the Last Emperor, lived in Tianjin for about two years until 1931. It's not a very large mansion, but it was a very atmospheric building, and some of the things that were reminiscent of that time were on display. The number of photographs seems to make him the new emperor of the era.
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Written October 10, 2024
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Pietly
Morieres-les-Avignon, France124 contributions
Jul 2013 • Solo
On November 29th 1924, Pu Yi, the former emperor Xuantong, expelled from the Forbidden City, put himself under the protection of Japan. He first spent some months at the Japanese embassy in Beijing, where he celebrated his 19 years.
On February 23th 1925, he moved to Tianjin in the Zhang villa. Empress Wanrong and first wife Wenxiu joined him soon. Pu Yi stayed there for five years then moved to another house of the same Anshan road, in the Japanese concession. This house, Jing Yuan or Garden of Tranquility, is now a museum dedicated to Pu Yi’s stay in Tianjin.
Pu Yi lived it up in Tianjin, with the treasures he had taken away from the Forbidden City, but also with the income of his considerable fortune, consisting of money deposited in foreign banks and bearing interests, investment properties or its vast rural areas of northern China. He lived and dressed up in the Western style, rejecting the Chinese model (with the exception of his imperial status). Wanrong being a native of Tianjin, it helped a lot. He used to frequent the Astor Hotel or the English Club though the rule was that the Chinese were not accepted.
During his stay in Tianjin he also maintained relations with the Chinese warlords, and with the French, English, American, Italian and of course Japanese embassies.
In 1931, Count Katsumi visited him on July 19th. September 18th, the Mukden incident occurred that would serve as a pretext for the Japanese offensive in the north-east. On September 30th, Pu Yi was informed by Colonel Itagaki that the Japanese would support for the restoration of the Manchu emperor on the throne. The Japanese Kwantung Army was empowered with this mission.
On November 10th 1931, Pu Yi left the Garden of Tranquility hidden in the trunk of his car and went to Dagu where he boarded the Japanese warship Awaji Maru, with Yingkou as destination for a new stage of his life, under Japanese control. He would sit on the throne of Manchukuo in 1933 under the name of Kangde and forfeit in 1945 at the end of World War II.
On February 23th 1925, he moved to Tianjin in the Zhang villa. Empress Wanrong and first wife Wenxiu joined him soon. Pu Yi stayed there for five years then moved to another house of the same Anshan road, in the Japanese concession. This house, Jing Yuan or Garden of Tranquility, is now a museum dedicated to Pu Yi’s stay in Tianjin.
Pu Yi lived it up in Tianjin, with the treasures he had taken away from the Forbidden City, but also with the income of his considerable fortune, consisting of money deposited in foreign banks and bearing interests, investment properties or its vast rural areas of northern China. He lived and dressed up in the Western style, rejecting the Chinese model (with the exception of his imperial status). Wanrong being a native of Tianjin, it helped a lot. He used to frequent the Astor Hotel or the English Club though the rule was that the Chinese were not accepted.
During his stay in Tianjin he also maintained relations with the Chinese warlords, and with the French, English, American, Italian and of course Japanese embassies.
In 1931, Count Katsumi visited him on July 19th. September 18th, the Mukden incident occurred that would serve as a pretext for the Japanese offensive in the north-east. On September 30th, Pu Yi was informed by Colonel Itagaki that the Japanese would support for the restoration of the Manchu emperor on the throne. The Japanese Kwantung Army was empowered with this mission.
On November 10th 1931, Pu Yi left the Garden of Tranquility hidden in the trunk of his car and went to Dagu where he boarded the Japanese warship Awaji Maru, with Yingkou as destination for a new stage of his life, under Japanese control. He would sit on the throne of Manchukuo in 1933 under the name of Kangde and forfeit in 1945 at the end of World War II.
Written August 31, 2013
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DrMSuleiman
Manchester, UK83 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
I have a fascination with Puyi, so I was quite happy to travel from Beijing to Tianjin to see his house. Taxi drivers are not particularly helpful, and seem to like going in circles here, so best to have an idea where this house is located. The house had fallen into ruins more or less and has been heavily renovated, but it does offer a glimpse into the more humble life of the Emperor after he abdicated. Some interesting documents are on display, such as some of his letters and a visiting card. I had my doubts about the authenticity of the furniture but it was probably at least from the same period, and created the right atmosphere. All in all worth making the effort to visit
Written April 18, 2015
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ahmni
Blacksburg, VA280 contributions
Feb 2011
The 1920s/30s residence of the former emperor Pu Yi reveals a lot about the man but also about the upper class of Chinese society in a period of rapid change and westernization. The mansion has only recently been faithfully restored primarily with foreign donations.. The main house contains the family living quarters, Pu-yi's and his wife's offices, and a large meeting hall where Pu-yi met often with his supporters. Pu-yi was ultimately smuggled out of the home in the trunk of a car by his Japanese collaborators. A peripheral building serves as a museum, containing artifacts from Pu-yi and his family, and a small movie theater with a short film about his life. No photos or shoes permitted inside
Written September 18, 2011
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chous450
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Aug 2018 • Friends
This place is good to go, but it’s 75% old and 25% kind remodeled. It ok as it put old pictures/photos on the wall that you can “image” it.
Written August 20, 2018
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TravellingJerz
Singapore554 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
The attraction way exceeded my expectations. Having been to many former residences of important figures, I was amazed at how beautifully preserved this establishment was. The villa had many original artifacts and was a great walk. Plan about 90 mins here. It might be worth asking for a tour guide for 60 RMB if you are really interested in Chinese history. This is my favorite attraction in the whole of China.
Written March 28, 2018
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Rey G
Orlando, FL69 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
if you are interested in world history and want to be where some of the most important actions that changed history happened in china that is the place to be. the house was restored to almost its original state after the destruction it suffered during the revolution. all rooms have so much history that you can almost feel it. there is a museum in the grounds that is highly recommended.
Written December 19, 2016
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Bunnysnaky
Hong Kong, China651 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
For Chinese history buffs, this place will give them an idea about the life of Puyi, the last emperor of Qing dynasty, after he was expelled from the Forbidden City. He stayed in Tianjin for a few years while in his exile, with his Queen and concubine, before his restoration as puppet emperor. This western style villa lurked amongst rows of houses in the area and not particularly luxurious. The exhibits were largely pictures of Puyi and his women, mostly bilingual. The furniture and settings in the house largely displayed in the same manner as he used to do. Fur coat in his Queen's room added some nostalgic air.
A small courtyard and a fountain next to his villa. On-site Cafe and souvenir shop available. Entrance fee RMB20. Full tour will take around one hour.
A small courtyard and a fountain next to his villa. On-site Cafe and souvenir shop available. Entrance fee RMB20. Full tour will take around one hour.
Written October 16, 2016
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FYL003
Chicago, IL1,050 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
This was Puyi's residence after he was forced out of Forbidden Palace. The onsite museum and the displays in the living quarters provided a glimpse on how Puyi's lived during this period. It is worth spending 60 to 90 minutes to learn about the history.
Written May 31, 2016
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When-on-me-travels
Stoke-on-Trent, UK1,289 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
We didn't know anything of Puyi before we went to his former residence, so some things were a bit lost on us. We had hoped to watch 'The Last Emperor' before visiting but just never had the chance.
20rmb for entry, plus 20rmb for an English audio guide is really good (you really need the audio guide as certain parts are in Chinese only!), otherwise for a Chinese speaker you have the luxury of a guide around the premise by a member of staff for 60rmb.
The museum takes on a chronological order when following the guide, although again it would be impossible to know where to start without it, and has a number of exhibits, as well as pictures and writings. Sadly, few of the exhibits are the originals & it's mostly just the walls and an odd item donated to the museum that have stood the test of time.
We room upstairs with the timeline of Puyi's family, as well as the small room beside the tea shop, offered no English translation so we were 100% dependent on the guide within these rooms.
A really good for that was over in less than 2hrs.
20rmb for entry, plus 20rmb for an English audio guide is really good (you really need the audio guide as certain parts are in Chinese only!), otherwise for a Chinese speaker you have the luxury of a guide around the premise by a member of staff for 60rmb.
The museum takes on a chronological order when following the guide, although again it would be impossible to know where to start without it, and has a number of exhibits, as well as pictures and writings. Sadly, few of the exhibits are the originals & it's mostly just the walls and an odd item donated to the museum that have stood the test of time.
We room upstairs with the timeline of Puyi's family, as well as the small room beside the tea shop, offered no English translation so we were 100% dependent on the guide within these rooms.
A really good for that was over in less than 2hrs.
Written February 22, 2015
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