Introduction
The first Jingjiang King, Zhu Shouqian was appointed as the Jingjiang King by his grandfather Ming Tai Zu (the first emperor of Ming Dynasty). In 1372, Zhu Shouqian had the king residence built up at the foot of Duxiu Peak. It was completed in the year 1392 and was set up complying with the formation for all kings.
The main buildings include Chengyuan Gate in the front, Chengyun Hall in the middle with the living hall at its back and the royal garden at the end.There are 4 halls, 4 pavilions and other 40 constructions surrounding the main buildings. It covers a total area of 19.87 hectares.
During the 257 years from the founding of the mansion to the end of Ming Dynasty, 14 kings of 12 generations lived here. In 1921, Sun Yat-sen had been here for the Northward Expedition. In the winter of 1925, it was established to be Yat-sen Park and now is Guangxi Normal University. Duxiu Peak is standing nearby. The carved balustrades and marble steps of the mansion still remain to today. |
