Prince Jingjiang Mansion
Guilin Scenic Area
Prince Jingjiang Mansion
Prince Jingjiang Mansion, also known as Jingjiang Princes’ Palace, is a remarkable historical site located in downtown Guilin, at the foot of the famous Solitary Beauty Peak. Built during the Ming Dynasty (1372–1392), it served as the royal residence for 14 princes over 12 generations and is the best-preserved princely palace of its kind in China.
🌟 Highlights:
- Historic architecture: Ming-era palace buildings, gates, shrines, and walls preserved in excellent condition
- Solitary Beauty Peak: A 66-meter karst hill with panoramic views and over 130 ancient stone inscriptions
- Cultural heritage: Former site of Confucian temples, imperial exam halls, and historical government use
- Peaceful setting: A quiet space surrounded by trees and hills, right inside the city center
🚶♂️ Things to Do:
- Walk through the ancient palace grounds and stone-walled corridors
- Climb Solitary Beauty Peak for views of the Guilin city skyline and karst landscape
- See the well-preserved gates, ancestral halls, and traditional courtyards
- Explore stone tablets, inscriptions, and pavilions with historical significance
📋 Visitor Information:
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Downtown Guilin, near Solitary Beauty Peak |
| Construction | Built from 1372 to 1392 (Ming Dynasty) |
| Main attractions | Palace gates, Solitary Peak, temples, city wall |
| Visit duration | 1.5–2 hours |
| Best time | Spring and autumn for pleasant weather |
| Difficulty | Easy, short uphill walk to peak |
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