On April 11, 2021 (Sunday), the sixth cultural tour of BC Mandarin School came to Prince Kung's Mansion.

The tour members came from the Japanese media industry, tourism industry and government departments. They all said that this was the first time they came to Prince Kung’s Mansion. Although Prince Kung’s Mansion is the most luxurious palace in the entire Qing Dynasty, it is not as well-known as the Forbidden City among the historical sites in Beijing. They did not expect it to be so interesting and full of design, everyone is amazed.

For example, the palace uses a lot of expensive wood and precious floor tiles, which have been exclusively provided by the royal family since ancient times.

For another example, the windows of a building are different from each other. Why? It turned out that He Shen, who is greedy for money, likes to count money while strolling downstairs. The windows are made differently, and He Shen will know which room contains the treasure.

There are also the most meaningful stone steles with the word "福" in the world, there are bat graphics everywhere, there are the most eye-catching big stones in the back garden, and the strange shapes on the floor tiles in the pavilion...Every design secret, Teacher Long introduced the historical stories in detail, and the interesting explanation attracted many Chinese tourists to stop and listen.

Finally, the tour members asked: Heshen was so greedy, why didn't the emperor punish him if he knew about it? Teacher Long introduced a lot, such as he is handy in handling of government affairs, proficient in the four languages of Manchu, Chinese, Mongolian, and Tibetan, and successfully received diplomatic missions from the United Kingdom. His elegant conversation and rich knowledge left a very deep impression on the British.

The study tour is coming to an end. Through this luxurious palace, we not only saw the wisdom of ancient Chinese people, but also understood the rules of the workplace with history as a mirror. It is a worthwhile trip!

Do you think you can fully understand Prince Kung's Mansion during this visit? There are more secrets waiting for everyone to develop. BC Mandarin School welcomes more friends who like Chinese and foreign exchanges to participate in our cultural study tour.