Prince Gongs Mansion
Prince Gongs Mansion is the largest 'siheyuan' courtyard in the world.This complex is covered a total area of 60,000 square meters. Over half of this is the residential portion, while the reminder is an garden to the rear.
The Prince Gongs Mansion is divided by three roads,creating an eastern area,middle area and western area.The mansion is constituted of more than forty houses. The Western-style Gate, the Grand Theater House and the 'fu' stele are the three uniqueness in Prince Gongs Mansion.
The Western-style Gate is the perfect harmanization of western style with ancient China carvings.The Grand Theater House was total built by the timber wood and still stand firmly over 100 years .The character 'fu' carving on the 8 meter long stele is the largest 'fu' character in Prince Gongs Mansion.Moreover, this character is the copy of the emperor of Kangxi's handwriting.
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