introduce
Located in Xicheng District, Beijing, Xicheng No.12 Hospital is a municipal-level cultural relics protection unit in Beijing, which consists of 12 courtyards. It is one of the best preserved and most representative ancient private gardens in Beijing. These quadrangles were built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and each quadrangle has a unique historical and cultural background. The Twelfth Courtyard of Xicheng is a journey through time and space, which makes people appreciate the garden culture and historical features of old Beijing.
operation sequence/order
1. Buy tickets
Visitors can buy tickets at the ticket office at the gate, and the ticket price is 120 yuan/person. Students and the elderly can enjoy half-price concessions.
visit
Visitors can arrange tour routes according to their own interests and time. Visitors are advised to start their tour from the "Ancient and Elegant Courtyard", which is one of the most representative courtyards in the Twelve Courtyards. Here, visitors can enjoy traditional garden landscapes, such as rockeries, ponds and pavilions.
Understand history
During the tour, visitors can learn about the historical and cultural background of each courtyard. For example, "Donghuamen Courtyard" is the former residence of Xu Zhimo, a scholar in Qing Dynasty, and was once a place where cultural celebrities gathered. In the "Jianggongfu", visitors can learn about Chiang Kai-shek's life story.
Taste food
In these twelve yards, there are some traditional restaurants, such as Cuixiangju and old Beijing instant-boiled mutton. Visitors can taste authentic old Beijing cuisine here.