Prince Li’s Mansion, also known as the Li Wangfu, is located on the South Xi Huangchenggen Street in Xicheng District, Beijing. It was the residence of Daisan, the second son of Nurhaci, the founder of the Qing Dynasty, and one of the eight original iron-hatted princes. Later, it served as the residence for Yonghuang, the eldest son of Emperor Qianlong. This mansion was not originally Daisan’s residence but was newly constructed by his grandson, Jieshu, after he inherited the title.
It was also referred to as the Kang Wangfu. In the 43rd year of the Qianlong era (1778), the title of Prince Li was restored, and it became known as Prince Li’s Mansion. The mansion is grand in scale and extensive in area. It once served as dormitories for North China University and is now the location of the State Affairs Administration. The overall preservation of the mansion is relatively good, with most of the main buildings on the central route still intact, several courtyards on the northern part of the eastern route remaining, and most of the buildings on the western route having been demolished. This vast residence has been the subject of some fabricated horror stories online, once being labeled as one of the four most haunted houses in the capital. In reality, it is simply because the mansion has always been surrounded by high walls and heavily guarded, exuding a sense of mystery and fear to the common people, thus becoming a medium for ghost story circulation. Opening hours are 00:00-23:31 all year round. Visitors can only see the exterior and are not allowed to enter.Prince Li’s Mansion
Prince Li’s Mansion, also known as the Li Wangfu, is located on the South Xi Huangchenggen Str[...]
