Yi Lu Garden is nestled to the west of Longhu Tai Village in Nankou Town, Changping District, Beijing, at the junction where the Yan Mountains meet the North China Plain. This historic site dates back to the Northern Wei Dynasty, when a village named Xiakou had already taken shape. The village itself is perched on a hillside slope, facing the mountains, with a north-south length of three miles and an east-west width of two miles. It is elevated and flat like a platform, backed by mountains and facing water, which gives it a grand and imposing presence, thus earning the name Longhu Tai.
Yi Lu Garden carries on the court architectural style from the Ming and Qing dynasties, with wooden structures as its core. It took 13 years to construct, costing 3 billion yuan, and utilized 30,000 cubic meters of wood, 90,000 cubic meters of stone, and 9 kilograms of gold. The garden combines the classic style of traditional Beijing royal courtyards with the characteristics of garden art architecture that are distinctive to the north.
Visitors to Yi Lu Garden begin their journey from the ‘Ruiqi Heguang’ archway, passing through eaves corridors and walkways, and entering the first, second, and third courtyards, as well as the backyard garden and the Guan Yu temple. This sequence forms a large modern ancient architectural complex that spans over 50 acres. The overall layout of the garden faces north to south, extending vertically with clear levels and twists and turns. It embodies the essence of traditional Chinese architectural culture, with the harmonious idea of ‘unity of heaven and man’. The design emphasizes axial symmetry, is square and rigorous, and presents an outward rather than gentle style, being both elegant and profound.Embark on a journey to experience the opulence and grandeur of a modern royal residence while delving into the rich history of the Ming Dynasty. As the last feudal dynasty of Han culture, the Ming Dynasty stands out for its 276-year reign characterized by no land cessions, no indemnities, no marriage alliances, and no vassalages. The emperors were the guardians of their nation’s borders, and the kings laid down their lives for their country. This enduring spirit of the monarch and his ministers continues to inspire to this day.
Yi Lu Garden brings to life the majestic 276 years of the Ming Dynasty’s history through meticulously crafted scenes and life-sized wax figures that replicate the ancient era. The garden is open to visitors all year round, with operating hours from 09:00 to 16:00.
For your convenience, here are the preferential policies in place:
– Free ticket policy applies to children under 6 years old or with a height of 1.2 meters, active duty soldiers with valid certificates, retired personnel with retirement certificates, disabled personnel with valid certificates, and holders of the Beijing Tong – Elderly and Disabled Assistance Card.
– Additional preferential policies are available for elderly people over 60 years old with valid certificates, minors aged 6 to 18 years old, full-time university undergraduate and below students, and people with social security benefit certificates with valid certificates.
Please note that the above information is for reference only, and specific details should be confirmed with the daily disclosures provided by the scenic spot.Youth from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan with valid certificates such as ‘Hong Kong and Macao Residents Traveling to Mainland Pass’, ‘Taiwan Residents Traveling to Mainland Pass’ or student cards.
