When visiting the Prince Gong’s Mansion, to ensure that your tour experience is both pleasant and respectful to this historic cultural heritage, please pay attention to the following points:

First, reservation and tickets

Advance reservation

The Prince Gong’s Mansion implements a reservation and ticket purchasing system. You can book your tickets in advance through the official website, the official wechat official account or platforms such as Ctrip. Especially during the peak tourist season, tickets may be sold out. Therefore, it is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and purchase tickets in advance to avoid missing the opportunity to visit.

Ticket information:

The ticket price during the peak season (April 1st to October 31st) is 40 yuan, and during the off-season (November 1st to March 31st of the following year), it is 32 yuan.

Specific groups of people (such as children aged 6 and under, retired cadres, people with disabilities, people aged 60 and above, active-duty military personnel, and full-time undergraduate and below students) can enjoy a 50% discount.

Second, opening hours

The opening hours of the Prince Gong’s Mansion are from 8:30 に 17:00 every day (ticket sales stop at 16:00 and entry stops at 16:10). The museum is closed on Mondays (except for legal holidays). Please arrange your visiting time reasonably.

Third, transportation and location

住所: いいえ. 17, Qianhai West Street, Xicheng District, 北京, located on the northern shore of Shichahai.

Mode of transportation:

Subway: Take Line 6 to Beihai North Railway Station and exit from Exit B. It’s about a 10-minute walk from there.

By bus: You can take bus No. 3, 13, 42, 107, 111, 等. Get off at Dongguanfang Station and walk to your destination.

Self-driving: There are limited parking Spaces nearby. Traffic congestion is likely to occur on weekends and holidays. It is recommended to travel in an environmentally friendly way. If you go by car, you can navigate to the parking lot of Prince Gong’s Mansion.

Fourth, visiting etiquette and regulations

Obey order

Please visit in an orderly manner according to the signs and the guidance of the staff. Do not touch or damage the cultural relics and historic sites at will.

No smoking:

Smoking is prohibited in the Prince Gong’s Mansion. Please abide by the relevant regulations.

Keep quiet.

During the visit, please keep quiet and do not make loud noises or engage in any other behaviors that disturb others.

Pay attention to fire safety

Most of the buildings in the Prince Gong’s Mansion are made of wood. Please pay attention to fire safety and do not bring flammable or explosive items into the scenic area.

Fifth, visiting suggestions

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing:

The tour route of the Prince Gong’s Mansion is quite long. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothing to facilitate walking and standing during the visit.

Rent an audio guide or hire a tour guide:

To gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the Prince Gong’s Mansion, it is recommended to rent an audio guide or hire a tour guide for explanations.

Take photos and check in

There are many scenic spots worth taking photos and checking in within the Prince Gong’s Mansion, such as the Western Gate, the Bat Pool, and the “Fu” Character Stele. When taking photos, please be careful not to use a flash to avoid damaging the cultural relics.

Stamp Collection Activity

There are multiple stamp check-in points inside the Prince Gong’s Mansion, distributed across various scenic spots and specific areas. Friends who like collecting stamps can look for these stamps to take photos and keep as souvenirs.

Sixth, catering suggestions

The dining options in the Prince Gong’s Mansion are rather limited. There might only be simple snacks like potato chips and biscuits. To better experience the historical atmosphere of the Prince Gong’s Mansion, it is recommended to bring your own food. There are many restaurants nearby, such as Barbecue Season (a specialty of hot pot meat) and Huguo Temple Snacks (old Beijing snacks like pea Yellow and Donkey Roll), 等. You can go there to taste them after your visit.

Seventh, other precautions

Take good care of your personal belongings.

During the visit, please take good care of your personal belongings and pay attention to your safety.

Note the adjustment of opening hours:

The opening hours of the Prince Gong’s Mansion may be adjusted due to special reasons. Please check the official website in advance or consult the staff for the latest information.

Through the understanding of the above precautions, we believe that your visit to the Prince Gong’s Mansion will be smoother and more pleasant. Have a pleasant journey!