Green, red, yellow, white and black, a spectrum of "Chinese colors" unfolds in Prince Kung's Palace, woven into its architecture and spaces.
Feb 06, 2026
The Winter Solstice, known in ancient China as the "Lesser New Year", marked a pivotal turning point in the cycle of time.
Feb 06, 2026
Haiman decorative painting (haiman caihua) at Prince Kung's Palace creates an overwhelming visual effect.
Feb 06, 2026
Xuanzi decorative painting(Xuanzi caihua) is characterized by spiral-petaled rosette motifs and was the most widely used form of painted decoration in Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) official architecture.
Feb 04, 2026
Suzhou-style decorative painting at Prince Kung's Palace bears the mark of Jiangnan artisans who brought southern elegance north to Beijing.
Feb 04, 2026
The rank of a traditional Chinese building can often be identified simply by its painted decoration. Hexi decorative painting (Hexi caihua, literally "
Feb 04, 2026
Qiushui Shanfang (秋水山房, Hillside Pavilion of Autumn Waters), a heritage-inspired tea lounge at Prince Kung’s Palace Museum, has opened to the public.
Feb 04, 2026
The “Fu” Character Stele is one of the “Three Wonders and One Treasure” of Prince Kung’s Palace and a precious piece of cultural heritage.
Feb 04, 2026