Wan Rong’s Former Mansion (No. 35 and No. 37)

Wan Rong’s Former Mansion (No. 35 and No. 37)
Wan Rong was the last empress in Chinese history. She was raised here until her marriage into the royal family. Courtyard No. 35 is also known as Wan Rong Garden. There are three yards in this courtyard. Once you enter the gate, you will see a moon gate, with a bamboo forest behind it. Going through the forest, there is a backyard with the elegant rockeries and pools. Walking in the garden is like walking in a traditional Suzhou garden. The exquisite layout and beautiful scenery will give you a very comfortable feeling.

Wan Rong lived at No. 37 in Mao'er Hutong. The courtyard has four yards. There are seven rooms in the first yard along with a corridor. The second yard has an old floral-pendant gate. The red paint of it has faded and can’t be recognized. The third yard is where Wan Rong lived. Flowers and plants are growing in the yard making it very quiet.