Tianjin Jingyuan | The former residence of Puyi, the last emperor
Jingyuan was built in 1921, originally named Qianyuan, and was the private residence of Lu Zongyu. From 1929 to 1931, Puyi, the last emperor, moved here, taking the meaning of 'watching changes quietly' and 'waiting for the right moment', renamed it Jingyuan, and from here he fled to Dalian and ascended the throne of the 'pseudo-Manchukuo'.
The lawn and sunshade chairs in front of the fountain in the courtyard give it a high-end feel of a golf course from a distance due to the leisure of resting visitors, and the small western-style building is also exquisite and stylish, instantly transporting you to the life of the Republic of China's nobility.
🚇Transportation: Get off at Anshan Road Station on Line 1 and walk for 10 minutes
🎫Ticket: 20 yuan/person (tickets can be purchased by scanning a code at the entrance)
⏰Opening hours: 09:00-17:30 (entry stops at 17:00)
📍Address: No. 70 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin
Tour time: 1-2 hours
👉🏻Main buildings to visit
① Puyi Exhibition Hall:
The original waiting area for those requesting an audience with Puyi, now used to display photos, with a screening room that plays a rolling video, about ten minutes long, which can give you a brief understanding of the history of Puyi and Jingyuan before touring.
② Main Building:
Three floors, combining the characteristics of Japanese wooden architecture and Spanish architectural style. The structure and materials of the doors are typically Japanese, simple, natural, and minimalist.
👉🏻1st Floor
◆ Original entrance hall: The fish-shaped wall fountain at the entrance is a characteristic structure of Jingyuan.
◆ Original large/small dining room: Rooms for entertaining guests.
◆ Original council hall: Where discussions about the restoration of the monarchy took place.
◆ Original reception room: A place for private talks.
◆ Original embroidery room: Bigger than the rooms of Puyi and Wanrong! The material life in Jingyuan could not alleviate the spiritual pressure.
◆ Cultural and creative shop: Sells cultural and creative popsicles and some peripheral products.
👉🏻2nd Floor
◆ Original Puyi's bedroom/study: Sustained life by selling calligraphy and paintings brought out from the palace, carefree but also frustrated.
◆ Original ancestral hall: The first direct feeling that the Qing Dynasty really perished just over a hundred years ago.
👉🏻3rd Floor Corridor: Not open to the public
◆ Where the guards stood watch, the wooden structure is a carefully preserved historical original.
③ West Courtyard:
A place for enjoyment and leisure, the continuous arch design of the gallery is a medieval Spanish architectural style.
There is also a fish-shaped blue spring here, because of Puyi's fondness for it, a similar dragon-shaped wall fountain was also built in the pseudo-Manchu palace.
④ Jingyuan Restoration Exhibition Hall:
Photos from the restoration of Jingyuan and some technical introductions.
It's hard to imagine that this exquisite little western-style building once became a large courtyard housing 45 families, became a dangerous building, and after relocation and renovation, it was restored to its current state according to the principle of 'restoring the old as it was'.
💯For those who like history and photography, Jingyuan is a good place to visit. The overall feeling during the tour is very comfortable, the exhibition is well organized, and you can indeed learn something, with a strong sense of immersion.
Not bad, you can visit the historical and cultural attractions in half an hour to understand the life of the last emperor Puyi. There is a video screening room where you can take a look at it first. The basic Puyi life introduction is very clear.
Very good, the overall price is worth a visit, far from the subway station, it is best to take a taxi, we are taking the elderly, it is not convenient to go to the toilet, there is no explanation, all by yourself.
Entering Anshan Road, it feels very similar to Shanghai Hongkou and Dalian. Because it is the relationship with the Japanese concession, there are mostly Japanese-style neoclassical Western buildings on both sides of the road. Jingyuan, located at No. 70 Anshan Road, (formerly Miyajima Road, Japan Concession Area), was built in 1921. Jingyuan was originally named dry garden, which was the residence of Lu Zongyu, the minister of the Beiyang government in Japan. From July 1929 to November 1931, the last emperor Puyi lived here, and changed his name to "Jingyuan", which means "quietly watching changes, waiting for the time".
After the last emperor Puyi was evicted from the Forbidden City, and moved to Tianjin after the residence, the ticket is 20 yuan, which is still acceptable. The small building is a combination of Western and Japanese style. There are two floors in total. The first floor is the restaurant, the reception room and the bedroom of Wenxiu. The second floor is the bedroom of Puyi and Wanrong. The layout inside restores the scene at the time, and also displays the text and photos of Puyi's life.
The scenery is very beautiful, small but exquisite, with historical heritage, people feel, the furnishings are very beautiful, and the combination of Chinese and Western is very good. There is a small fountain at the door, which is very beautiful. The introduction of the scenic spot also has logic, so that people can understand the historical background clearly.
It is worth a visit to the scenic spot, a rare check-in point in Tianjin, where the last emperor Fuyi residence is displayed, which is very flavorful in the Republic of China. Many decorations and beds are exquisite. Thank you for keeping the cultural relics and buildings so well!
Located at No. 70 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China (formerly Miyajima Road, Japan Concession Zone), it was built in 1921. Jingyuan was originally named dry garden, which is the residence of the Japanese minister Lu Zongyu of the Beiyang government in Japan. July 1929-November 1931, the last emperor Puyi lived here, changed his name to "Jingyuan", meaning "wait for change, wait for the time".