Duan Qirui's Residence

Duan Qirui's Residence

Duan Qirui's Residence is situated in Cangnan Hutong (formerly Jizhao Hutong). Originally, this was the residence of Yunhu, the 22nd son of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. During the Beiyang government period, it was acquired by Duan Qirui. The estate spans 22,642 square meters. During his stay, Duan renovated the original residence. Along the central axis, the main hall remains intact, featuring a tubular-tile roof and a width of nine bays, in a double-eaved, interconnected architectural style. In front of the hall lies a courtyard encircled by a pool with three small stone bridges crossing it. Behind the hall is a square courtyard where small buildings are constructed on the east, west, and north sides, each with a small courtyard house attached to the east and west. To the west of the main hall stands a large building covering an area of over 500 square meters. Key structures within the estate, including the main hall, square courtyard, and Western-style building, remain largely in their original state. It is a key protected cultural relic in Dongcheng District.

Duan Qirui (1865–1936), originally named Qirui, courtesy name Zhiquan, and late pseudonym Zhengdao Laoren, was of Han ethnicity from Hefei, Anhui. Born on March 6, 1865 (the ninth day of the second lunar month of the fourth year of the Tongzhi reign in the Qing Dynasty), he was a politician during the Republic of China period and the leader of the Anhui Clique warlords.

From Taipingji in Lu'an County (now Jinqiao Township, Feixi County). He was born on March 6, 1865 (the ninth day of the second lunar month of the fourth year of the Tongzhi reign in the Qing Dynasty), at his ancestral home three li north of Taipingji in Lu'an County. His grandfather, Duan Pei (courtesy name Yunshan), had previously engaged in private salt trading and militia organization with Liu Mingchuan, and was rewarded for his contributions in suppressing the Nian Rebellion. He served as a commander of the Huai Army, leading troops in...   More details about Duan Qirui ++