The Imperial City Minister's Mansion, a castle-style official residence complex of the Ming and Qing dynasties located in Beiliu Town, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, attracts an endless stream of tourists with its profound historical heritage and unique architectural style. This is the former residence of Chen Tingjing, a famous minister in the early Qing Dynasty, he was not only an important minister in the Kangxi period, but also the main compiler of the Kangxi Dictionary, and his family's prominent position and outstanding contributions in the Ming and Qing dynasties were vividly displayed in this ancient castle.
From 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., you'll arrive at this historic area, where you'll first see the solemn main entrance, where you can buy tickets. From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, you will step into the "Nakamido Village", which is the heart of the Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion and where the Tran Dinh King family has lived for generations. The Imperial Library has a collection of precious ink treasures given by the royal family, and the stone archway tells the glory of the family with exquisite carving art; The river and mountain towers stand majestically and once served as a strong fortress against foreign enemies; The Qilin Courtyard and the Shude Courtyard respectively show the importance that the Chen family attaches to the education and moral cultivation of their descendants, and each brick and tile carries a heavy historical memory.
At noon, you might as well enjoy an authentic Shanxi-style lunch at the restaurant in the scenic area, such as Yangcheng roasted liver, Gaoping ten bowls and other regional specialties, which can not only satisfy the enjoyment of taste buds, but also experience the local simple and warm folk customs.
The afternoon sun is just right, and from 13:00 to 15:00, you can continue to explore the mysteries of the "inner city" and the "outer city". The exquisite boudoir in the Miss's Courtyard reveals the life scenes of ancient women, and the South Academy is an important place for the Chen family to inherit the cultural context and cultivate talents; The courtyards such as the Shideokin Temple and the Tsukasa Jae Di all show the living environment and living outlook of the ancient scholar class, making people feel as if they have traveled through time and space to experience the era of many talented and beautiful people.
From 15:00 to 16:30 in the afternoon, the ecological agricultural park or landscape area around the Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion is also worth a visit. The natural scenery here is beautiful, and the cultural landscape and the ecological environment coexist in harmony, allowing you to enjoy the tranquility and comfort of nature while feeling the historical atmosphere.
As the sun sets, the Imperial City Minister's Mansion in the evening looks even more quiet and mysterious. From 16:30 to 17:00, you can move around freely in the scenic area, pick up some souvenirs with local characteristics, or stroll through the antique gardens to capture the moment of classical beauty. At 17:00, at the end of a pleasant day, you will return to your starting point full of knowledge and good memories.
It is worth mentioning that the Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion sometimes holds various cultural performances, if you can catch these rare cultural feasts, it will definitely add a different experience and harvest to your trip. In general, the one-day tour of the Imperial City is not only an in-depth exploration of history and culture, but also a spiritual journey of ancient and modern, which is worth savoring for every friend who loves history and culture.