No. 6 Courtyard in Maoer Hutong is Dabeizi Mansion. Beizi is the title name of Manchu nobles. After princes, county kings, and beile, it is the fourth-level imperial relative. Dabeizi is Dalai, a descendant of Princess Hejing, the daughter of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. He originally lived in Princess Hejing’s mansion. In 1923, Dalai sold this mansion to Zhang Zongchang, the commander-in-chief of the Zhili-Shandong coalition army for 150,000 silver dollars and moved to No.
6 Maoer Hutong. After the death of Dabeizi, his son Dorji inherited the title. In 1940, Dorji, the Beizi, moved from Maoer Hutong to No. 18 Qinlao Hutong. The two migrations of Dabeizi Mansion also reflect the gradual decline of the Qing imperial clan with the disappearance of the Qing Dynasty. At present, the entrance of this noble residence is occupied by small stalls selling sugar figures, wooden toys, etc. Inside, it has been converted into a residential area and is not open to the public. Only the magnificent four door hairpins on the gate, exquisite colored paintings, and stone lions in front of the door and other relics faintly prove its once prominent status. Opening hours: Open all year round and all day long. The exterior is open all day long.Dabeizi Mansion
No. 6 Courtyard in Maoer Hutong is Dabeizi Mansion. Beizi is the title name of Manchu nobles. After [...]
