Experts' Choice Award Mandarin's House
What the experts agree on
This 1860s Zheng family mansion spans 60+ rooms across a sprawling compound, featuring serene courtyards and thoughtful spatial design that rewards architecture enthusiasts exploring its historical layers.
“Built around 1869, the Mandarin’s House, with over 60 rooms, was the ancestral home of Zheng Guanying, an influential author-merchant whose readers included emperors, Dr Sun Yatsen and Chairman Mao.”
– Lonely Planet
Frommer's "Constructed around 1860 by the Zheng family, it's a magnificent home, occupying a 4,000-sq.-m (43,055-sq.-ft.) compound of more than 60 rooms and a series of courtyards. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Beautiful serene space with a courtyard and interesting division of space through the whole mansion - definitely something for architecture buffs." Full review
