Hongli (1711-1799) was the fourth son of Emperor Yongzheng. He ruled China four 60 years and just less one year than Emperor Kangxi’s ruling time (Emperor Qianlong highly respected his grandfather and once said his ruling time should be shorter than his grandfather. His grandfather ruled China for 61 years, so his ruling time is 60 years. So after his abdication, he also acted as three-year Post Emperor(太上皇)). He died at the age of 89. After his enthronement, he took many measures to develop the economy, and the whole society was prosperous and powerful. 

Yinzhen was the fourth son of Emperor Kangxi. He was born in 1678. At the age of 45, Yinzhen was enthroned to be the emperor. He ruled China for 13 years and died in Yuanmingyuan garden. At the early period of Kangxi-Qianlong Flourishing Age(康乾盛世), he acted as the top leader of China. At the time, the whole society was in stagnant period. The complicated society gave this emperor the chance to show his talent. He held many important reforms. He made a great contribution in his 13- year nation administration. And it laid a good foundation for the coming of prosperous time in the reign of Emperor Qianlong.

Emperor Kangxi was the third son of Emperor Shunzhi. Kangxi was born on May 4, 1654. Kangxi was the only emperor that ruled China for the longest time. The ruling time was 61 years. Since his childhood, Kangxi was very industrious. He was excellent in literature and martial arts. And he was talented in politics and national administration. He killed the cursed officer Ao Bai; he eliminated three local separatists and united Taiwan. He conquered the rebel of Zhungeer. He went to the battleground by himself and made the military decision boldly. He cautiously selected the officials and highly praised the clean-handed officials. He rebuilt the river bands and channels and put many Han officials in the important positions. All of these show that he was a talented politician and administrator. Compared with his political life, his family life was not so good. His sons’ conflicts in pursuit of next emperor let him feel exhausted. Emperor Kangxi was one of greatest leaders in ancient China.

In order to stabilize the society and promote the social development, he paid more attention to the danger of eunuch and many different parties based on different profit orientations. He also learned the lessons of breakdown of Ming Dynasty. He was cross easily and he was also perverse very much. After his loved concubine Donger died, he was very passive and had the sense of world-weariness. This is also one reason to show why he died so early. But there was another saying that he turned to be a monk in Wutaishan Mountain, because his son Emperor Kangxi used to visit Wutaishan Mountain unusually. He was only emperor that trusted Zen deeply.

She wielded significant influence over the Qing court during the rule of her son and grandson. Known for her wisdom and political ability, Xiaozhuang has become a largely respected figure in Chinese history, strictly in contrast to the despotic reputation of Empress Dowager Cixi)). Hence Fulin had to deal with national affairs in advance. Fulin was every smart and diligent, he learned a lot of advanced culture of Han people and changed the tradition and law in accordance with reality. He put officials and officers of Han people in an important position. He refused to give the nobles of Manchu priorities. 

Emperor Shunzhi was the first emperor of Qing Dynasty after Manchu troops successfully entered Shanhai Pass. He was the ninth son of Huangtaiji. He was born in 1638 and died in 1661 at the age of 24. He ruled China for 18 years. After his enthronement, Duergun(多尔衮) who was Shunzhi’s uncle helped him administrate the country. When he was 14 years old, his uncle went out for hunting and died in hunting field (in accordance with some non-governmental record and some folksays, Emperor Shunzhi was the son of Duoergun who fell in love with Dayuer(大玉兒，historically she was called Queen Mother Xiaozhuang or Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang(孝莊文皇后(1613 - 1688), known for the majority of her life under the title "Grand Empress Dowager", was the concubine of Emperor Huang Taiji, the mother of the Shunzhi Emperor and the grandmother of the Kangxi Emperor during the Qing Dynasty in China.

Huangtaiji was the eighth son of Nurhachu, who was the founder of Qing Dynasty. Huangtaiji was born in 1592 and died in 1643. During his reign, he united the northeast of China, southwardly entered Korea Peninsula, westwardly fought against Mongolian and defeated the troops of Ming Dynasty for several times. In 1636, he officially established Qing Dynasty, and changed his tribe’s name to be Manchuria. He was ambitious and led his troop forward west. Via two large battles, he annihilated the strongest part of troops of Ming dynasty. Huangtaiji read a lot of books concerned about history and management. In military, he was bold and smart; in politics, he was pioneering and exploring; in culture, he largely learnt from Han people. He died before his military entered Shanhai Pass.

In 1559, Nurhachu was born in a slaver family in Manchu, roughly today in Xinbing County of Liaoning Province. In 1583, by right of thirteen suits of armors inherited from his father, he established his own troops. He led his troops and members of his race fought in the area of Changbaishan Mountain and Heihe River, and experienced a lot. After more than 30 years. He united many tribes of Manchu. In 1616, he founded a country named Houjin（后金）. Since then his power became more and more strong, and begun to lay a strong foundation for establishment of Qing Dynasty. He was hurt seriously during the war with troops of Ming Dynasty under the leadership of General Yuan Chonghuan. He died in 1626 at the age of 68. He was buried in the east area of Shenyang. Publicly, people call his tomb Fuling(福陵).

This is one exciting cultural place that surprisingly is not on most tourist itineraries, though numerous celebrities and foreign tourists have visited here. It is named after the novel "Tea House" by the famous author Lao She. Originally established to give customers a glimpse of a Lao She era teahouse, it has instead transformed into an entertainment house with short shows by comedians, singers, musicians, acrobats, and opera performers. The teahouse provides a historic-flavor, Beijing-styled environment, where you can enjoy a wide view of Beijing culture while sipping tea with light refreshment. Evening performances of Beijing opera, folk art, music performances, acrobatics, and magic are the most popular.

Shichahai historic and cultural tourist scenic area now offers a unique fusion of modern and ancient Beijing, one of the most popular ways to explore this alleyways and Hutongs and temples of Shichahai is by the annual Shichahai Culture and Tourism Festival. And it has created its own tourism brands including "Hutong Tour by rickshaw" and "glimpse tour to ancient Beijing before", etc. Heading off to enjoy a quiet drink or some expertly prepared Chinese cuisine or simply wander through a 'courtyard villa', Shichahai offers tourists in Beijing an authentic Chinese experience.