Tianjin Jingyuan | The former residence of Puyi, the last emperor
Jingyuan was built in 1921, originally named Qianyuan, and was the private residence of Lu Zongyu. From 1929 to 1931, Puyi, the last emperor, moved here, taking the meaning of 'watching changes quietly' and 'waiting for the right moment', renamed it Jingyuan, and from here he fled to Dalian and ascended the throne of the 'pseudo-Manchukuo'.
The lawn and sunshade chairs in front of the fountain in the courtyard give it a high-end feel of a golf course from a distance due to the leisure of resting visitors, and the small western-style building is also exquisite and stylish, instantly transporting you to the life of the Republic of China's nobility.
🚇Transportation: Get off at Anshan Road Station on Line 1 and walk for 10 minutes
🎫Ticket: 20 yuan/person (tickets can be purchased by scanning a code at the entrance)
⏰Opening hours: 09:00-17:30 (entry stops at 17:00)
📍Address: No. 70 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin
Tour time: 1-2 hours
👉🏻Main buildings to visit
① Puyi Exhibition Hall:
The original waiting area for those requesting an audience with Puyi, now used to display photos, with a screening room that plays a rolling video, about ten minutes long, which can give you a brief understanding of the history of Puyi and Jingyuan before touring.
② Main Building:
Three floors, combining the characteristics of Japanese wooden architecture and Spanish architectural style. The structure and materials of the doors are typically Japanese, simple, natural, and minimalist.
👉🏻1st Floor
◆ Original entrance hall: The fish-shaped wall fountain at the entrance is a characteristic structure of Jingyuan.
◆ Original large/small dining room: Rooms for entertaining guests.
◆ Original council hall: Where discussions about the restoration of the monarchy took place.
◆ Original reception room: A place for private talks.
◆ Original embroidery room: Bigger than the rooms of Puyi and Wanrong! The material life in Jingyuan could not alleviate the spiritual pressure.
◆ Cultural and creative shop: Sells cultural and creative popsicles and some peripheral products.
👉🏻2nd Floor
◆ Original Puyi's bedroom/study: Sustained life by selling calligraphy and paintings brought out from the palace, carefree but also frustrated.
◆ Original ancestral hall: The first direct feeling that the Qing Dynasty really perished just over a hundred years ago.
👉🏻3rd Floor Corridor: Not open to the public
◆ Where the guards stood watch, the wooden structure is a carefully preserved historical original.
③ West Courtyard:
A place for enjoyment and leisure, the continuous arch design of the gallery is a medieval Spanish architectural style.
There is also a fish-shaped blue spring here, because of Puyi's fondness for it, a similar dragon-shaped wall fountain was also built in the pseudo-Manchu palace.
④ Jingyuan Restoration Exhibition Hall:
Photos from the restoration of Jingyuan and some technical introductions.
It's hard to imagine that this exquisite little western-style building once became a large courtyard housing 45 families, became a dangerous building, and after relocation and renovation, it was restored to its current state according to the principle of 'restoring the old as it was'.
💯For those who like history and photography, Jingyuan is a good place to visit. The overall feeling during the tour is very comfortable, the exhibition is well organized, and you can indeed learn something, with a strong sense of immersion.
The garden is small, but very delicate and very historical. Combined with the explanation, you can understand a history more. There are other attractions nearby, there are dogs to eat buns, and it is very convenient to ride a bicycle to various attractions.
It is worth a visit to the scenic spot, a rare check-in point in Tianjin, where the last emperor Fuyi residence is displayed, which is very flavorful in the Republic of China. Many decorations and beds are exquisite. Thank you for keeping the cultural relics and buildings so well!
The price of 20 is a bit expensive. The garden restores the life of the last emperor in Tianjin. If you don't read the materials, it is estimated that you can visit in half an hour. After all, it is a private compound. It is estimated that it will take more than 1 hour to watch the materials and videos.
Tianjin Jingyuan, founded in 1921, is located at No. 70 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, covering an area of about 3016 square meters, construction area of about 2,900 square meters, is a key cultural relics protection unit in the country, is an important site in special historical period. It was once the place where the last emperor Fuyi lived and one of the important cultural sites in Chinese history. Jingyuan was originally named dry garden, and later renamed "jingyuan", taken from Zhuge Liang's "jing to cultivate body, frugal to raise virtue", to show the owner high self-responsibility, indifferent fame and fortune. The park is built with a brick and wood structure two-story building, integrating Chinese and Western architectural styles. Surrounded by winding corridors, rockery ponds, trees and flowers, the overall environment is elegant and fresh. From 1929 to 1931, the last emperor Puyi lived here with the queen Wanrong and the concubine Wenxiu, which is also one of the most famous periods in Jingyuan history. During this period, the garden was renovated and transformed into a luxurious residence in the style of the palace. In addition to being the residence of the garden, the garden also carries many historical events. During the War of Resistance Against Japan, Jingyuan served as the command of the Japanese army and was later taken over by the Kuomintang government. During the War of Liberation, Jingyuan became the military command of the People's Liberation Army. Today, Tianjin Jingyuan has become an important cultural attraction, attracting many tourists to visit. It is not only a precious heritage of Chinese history and culture, but also an important part of Tianjin city culture.
Tianjin Jingyuan, located at No. 70 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, is a long-standing garden. This garden was once a royal garden in the Qing Dynasty and one of the residences of the last emperor Puyi. Jingyuan has a unique architectural style that combines Chinese tradition and Western elements. The complex in the park is mainly garden architecture in the Qing Dynasty, the most famous of which is the residence of Puyi - "Jingyuan". This building has a high historical and cultural value, showing the essence and unique charm of the Qing Dynasty palace architecture. The rockery, corridor pavilion, Architectures and landscapes such as gardens and gardens are masterpieces of traditional Chinese garden art, showing the unique charm of ancient Chinese garden architecture. In addition to the beauty of architecture, the cultural connotation of Jingyuan is also very rich. The park displays many precious cultural relics and artworks, such as porcelain, jade, calligraphy and painting. These artifacts and artworks are an important part of China's cultural heritage. Here, you can feel the deep heritage and unique charm of Chinese traditional culture, and you can also learn about the development history and cultural connotation of ancient Chinese garden architecture. In addition, Jingyuan is a beautiful garden. The garden has a variety of flowers and plants, such as peony, osmanthus, plum, pine trees, etc. These flowers and plants are an important part of traditional Chinese garden art, showing the unique charm of Chinese garden culture.
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Convenient transportation, not far from Anshan Road subway station. As the place where the last emperor was a residence, the architecture is elegant and noble, and the interior is wonderfully restored. It is a typical villa residence in the Tianjin Concession of the last century.