Prince Fu’s Mansion

Prince Fu’s Mansion

Prince Fu’s Mansion is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Prince Fu’s Mansion is located at No. 137, Chaoyangmennei Street, Dongcheng District. It was the residence of Yinzhi, the thirteenth son of Emperor Kangxi (1662–1723) of the Qing Dynasty, when he was granted the title of Prince Yi.

The mansion faces south and its architectural layout is divided into three sections: east, middle, and west. The main structures in the central section include: the main hall (Yin’an Hall), with seven wing rooms on either side in front of the hall, a rear hall of five bays, a sleeping quarters of seven bays, and finally a rear enclosed building of seven bays. On either side of the rear enclosed building are standalone courtyards. Several siheyuan (courtyard houses) to the west of the main courtyard served as the residential area for the mansion’s family members. The eastern section originally housed the treasury, stables, and living quarters for servants and attendants.

The mansion features a rigorous and well-organized layout and is a typical example of Qing Dynasty princely residences. It is also one of the relatively well-preserved mansions still existing in Beijing, holding considerable historical value. (National Cultural Heritage Administration)

Further Reading:

· Second Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Relics Protection Units in Beijing

· Fifth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units