Mingrui Mansion

　　Destination Introduction Mingrui Mansion refers to the courtyard house at No. 11 Neiwubu Street, a large, south-facing residential complex. Access is through the east gate.

　　Mingrui Mansion was the residence of Mingrui, the Duke Chengjia Yiyong of the First Rank during the Qianlong era. Mingrui, styled Yunting, was a member of the Manchu Bordered Yellow Banner. In the 24th year of Qianlong’s reign (1759), he was commended for his role in quelling a rebellion in the Ili region and was honored with having his portrait painted and displayed in the Ziguang Pavilion (on the western shore of Zhongnanhai). He died in battle against Burmese forces in the 33rd year of Qianlong’s reign (1768). After the fall of the Qing Dynasty, the property came into the possession of Yue Qianzhai, manager of the Salt Industry Bank.

　　It is a key cultural relic protected by Beijing Municipality.

　　Address: Courtyard House at No. 11 Neiwubu Street

　　Inside the main gate are four courtyards. The central area features two separate but adjacent main compounds, each with multiple layers of siheyuan (courtyard houses) that include various halls. The eastern courtyard has fewer buildings, consisting of just two rooms and no side rooms. The western courtyard also has limited housing. The rear of the entire compound ends with a backyard garden that includes an artificial hill, a flower hall, and pavilions.

　　 Dongcheng District, Beijing

　　Fuca · Mingrui (?～1768)　　Fuca · Mingrui (？—1768), styled Yunting, was a member of the Manchu Bordered Yellow Banner. He was the son of the Duke Cheng’en, Fu Wen, and the nephew of Grand Secretary Fuheng. He was a prominent general and imperial relative of the mid-Qing period. Mingrui initially inherited the dukedom as an official student. In the 21st year of Qianlong’s reign (1756), he was promoted to Vice Minister of Revenue and appointed as a Counselor due to his contributions in suppressing the rebellion of Amursana. In the 24th year of Qianlong’s reign (1759), during the campaign against Khudayar Khan (Huo Jizhan), Mingrui was awarded the prestigious peacock feather decoration for both eyes, granted hereditary status as a Yunqiwei officer, and promoted to the Commander of the Han Army of the Plain White Banner. In the 27th year of Qianlong’s reign (1762), Mingrui was appointed as the General of Ili and additionally granted the hereditary title of Qianduwei. In the 32nd year of Qianlong’s reign...   More+