Prince Gong's Mansion

China Tourist Attraction
Beijing and surrounding areas
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In the southwest corner of the scenic Shichahai in Beijing, there is a long, quiet street shaded by green willows. In this street, there is a prince's mansion, which is the most intact Prince Gong's Mansion among the existing prince's mansions. The predecessor of Prince Gong's Mansion was the residence of Heshen, a powerful official in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, and the residence of Yonglin, the younger brother of Emperor Jiaqing. As the residence of a prince in the Qing Dynasty, Prince Gong's Mansion has a regular architectural layout, excellent craftsmanship, and staggered pavilions, which fully reflects the glorious and wealthy style of the royal family and the elegant and simple charm of the people. Prince Gong's Mansion consists of two parts: the mansion and the garden. It is about 330 meters long from north to south and more than 180 meters wide from east to west. It covers an area of about 61,120 square meters, of which the mansion covers 32,260 square meters and the garden covers 28,860 square meters. The mansion buildings are divided into three roads: east, middle and west. Each road from south to north is composed of multiple courtyards with a strict central axis running through it. The main buildings in the middle road are Yin'an Hall and Jiale Hall. The roof of the hall is made of green glazed tiles, which shows the majesty of the middle road and also reflects the prince's status. The main house in the front yard of the east road is called Duofuxuan. There is a wisteria that has grown for more than 200 years in front of the hall. It is still growing well today, which is extremely rare in Beijing. The main house in the back yard of the east road is called "Ledao Hall", which was the living place of Prince Gong Yixin. The quadrangle of the west road is relatively small and exquisite, and the main buildings are Baoguang Room and Xijinzhai. The masterpiece is the tall and imposing Xijinzhai. There are exquisitely carved nanmu partitions in the hall, which are the style of Heshen imitating the Ningshou Palace in the Forbidden City (this is one of the "twenty major crimes" for Heshen's extravagance and excessiveness). At the deepest part of the mansion, there is a two-story rear building, which is 156 meters long from east to west. There are 88 windows on the back wall and 108 rooms inside, commonly known as "99 and a half rooms", which means "full when full" in Taoism.

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Interpretation of Prince Gong's Mansion from the perspective of Eastern philosophy From the perspective of Eastern philosophy, Prince Gong's Mansion is not only a historical building, but also a space that contains profound philosophical thoughts. In Taoist philosophy, the layout and design of Prince Gong's Mansion embody the concept of "harmony between man and nature". Its garden design follows the laws of nature and pursues the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. In Confucian philosophy, Prince Gong's Mansion is a place that embodies "ritual". The symmetry and rigor of its architecture, as well as the decoration and layout of its interior, all reflect the Confucian emphasis on order and etiquette. At the same time, the rise and fall of Prince Gong's Mansion also reminds people of the concept of "impermanence" in Buddhism, reminding people that all things in the world have their birth and death, and should be faced with a peaceful mind. Interpretation of Prince Gong's Mansion from the perspective of Western philosophy From the perspective of Western philosophy, Prince Gong's Mansion is a symbol full of historical and cultural conflicts and integration. From the perspective of Enlightenment philosophy, the architecture and art of Prince Gong's Mansion reflect mankind's pursuit of beauty and respect for history, and embody the combination of rationality and sensibility. From an existentialist perspective, the existence of Prince Gong's Mansion is itself a philosophical proposition. It witnesses the complex relationship between individuals and society, history and reality, and triggers people's thinking about the meaning of existence. At the same time, as a royal garden, Prince Gong's Mansion, with its luxury and refinement, also reflects the discussion of power and aesthetics in Western philosophy, that is, how power is expressed through aesthetics, and how aesthetics serves power. Whether it is Eastern philosophy or Western philosophy, Prince Gong's Mansion provides a rich space for philosophical thinking, allowing people to appreciate its historical and artistic value while also thinking deeply about the deep meaning of human civilization, nature, society and personal existence.

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