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Huangcheng Prime Minister's Mansion Scenic Area Admission Ticket

Visit Huangcheng Prime Minister's Mansion Scenic Area, a 5A fortified Ming-Qing official residence in Jincheng, Shanxi, linked to Qing statesman Chen Tingjing.

JinchengSuggested 3.0 hoursManual confirmation
Huangcheng Prime Minister's Mansion Scenic Area Admission Ticket
ABOUT THIS TICKET

Overview

Huangcheng Prime Minister's Mansion Scenic Area (Huangcheng Xiangfu) is a 5A scenic area in Huangcheng Village, Beiliu Town, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province. It is a key part of the broader Huangcheng Xiangfu Ecological and Cultural Tourism Zone. The site was the ancestral residence of Chen Tingjing, a Qing Dynasty Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Hall and Minister of Personnel, chief editor of the Kangxi Dictionary, and tutor to Emperor Kangxi. The complex includes an inner city, outer city, Ziyunqian burial grounds, and Xishan Courtyard. Notable features include Yushu Pavilion, Zhongdao Manor, continuous residential courtyards, Heshan Tower, and a multi-layered hidden military tunnel network. A suggested visit duration is about 3 hours.

Attraction information

Attraction address

Huangcheng Village, Beiliu Town, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province

About the attraction

Huangcheng Xiangfu (The Prime Minister’s Residence in Huangcheng) is located in Huangcheng Village, Beiliu Town, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province. It serves as a key component of the broader Huangcheng Xiangfu Ecological and Cultural Tourism Zone in Jincheng.

This site was the ancestral residence of Chen Tingjing—a distinguished statesman of the Qing Dynasty who served as a Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Hall and Minister of Personnel, and who also acted as the chief editor of the *Kangxi Dictionary* and a tutor to Emperor Kangxi. The complex comprises several sections, including an inner city, an outer city, the Ziyunqian burial grounds, and the Xishan Courtyard. Notable features include the resplendent Yushu Pavilion (Imperial Calligraphy Pavilion), the imposing Zhongdao Manor, a continuous series of residential courtyards, the formidable and precipitous Heshan Tower, and an ingenious, multi-layered network of hidden military tunnels. As a rare example of a fortified, castle-style official residence dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, it has been hailed by experts as "the premier ancestral residence of a prominent cultural lineage in Northern China."

At the 2018 China Yellow River Tourism Conference, Huangcheng Xiangfu was named one of the "Top 50 Scenic Spots along the Yellow River."

Destination
Jincheng
Confirmation
Advisor-managed
Advance notice
At least 24 hours
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL

Highlights

1

Fortified Ming-Qing Official Residence

A rare castle-style official residence from the Ming and Qing dynasties, described by experts as 'the premier ancestral residence of a prominent cultural lineage in Northern China.'

2

Chen Tingjing Heritage

The ancestral residence of Qing statesman Chen Tingjing, Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Hall, Minister of Personnel, Kangxi Dictionary chief editor, and tutor to Emperor Kangxi.

3

Architectural Landmarks

See Yushu Pavilion, Zhongdao Manor, a continuous series of residential courtyards, and the precipitous Heshan Tower.

4

Hidden Military Tunnels

Explore an ingenious, multi-layered network of hidden military tunnels within the fortified complex.

5

Yellow River Recognition

Named one of the 'Top 50 Scenic Spots along the Yellow River' at the 2018 China Yellow River Tourism Conference.

Opening hours

Opening hours are subject to official notices.

How to use your ticket

  • Carry the passport used for the booking.
  • Enter during the confirmed visit period.
  • Follow the ticket instructions sent by your HelloChinaTrip advisor.

What's included

  • Entry to Huangcheng Prime Minister's Mansion Scenic Area, subject to manual advisor confirmation
  • Huangcheng Prime Minister's Mansion Scenic Area admission ticket
  • HelloChinaTrip manual booking and ticket delivery service

What's not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Third-party payment fees, if applicable
  • Items not listed under included items
  • Transport to and from the attraction
  • Meals, drinks, shopping, and personal expenses
  • Optional guide or audio-guide services
  • Third-party payment processing fees
BEFORE YOU BOOK

Good to know

  • Ticket availability is confirmed manually after payment.
  • A USD 10 service fee applies to each issued ticket.
  • Please provide passport details exactly as shown on the passport.

Cancellation policy

Full refund before the advisor starts procurement. Once procurement has started or tickets have been issued, customer-initiated cancellations are non-refundable. If the supplier cannot fulfill the booking, the ticket amount and service fee are refunded in full; third-party payment processing fees are not refundable.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where is Huangcheng Prime Minister's Mansion Scenic Area?

It is in Huangcheng Village, Beiliu Town, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province.

How long should I plan for a visit?

The suggested visit duration is about 3 hours.

What is the site known for?

It is the ancestral residence of Qing statesman Chen Tingjing and a rare fortified, castle-style official residence from the Ming and Qing dynasties, with features such as Yushu Pavilion, Zhongdao Manor, Heshan Tower, and hidden military tunnels.

Are opening hours included?

Opening hours are not provided in the supplied facts; please confirm with a manual advisor before visiting.

What should I bring for entry?

Passport entry may be required; please confirm entry details with a manual advisor.

What is the cancellation policy?

You may cancel for a full refund before procurement starts. Once procurement has started or the ticket has been issued, the order is non-refundable unless HelloChinaTrip cannot fulfill it. Third-party payment processing fees are not refundable.

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