[Travel Notes - Nanjing] Six Dynasties Dreams of Jinling and Six Dynasties, Songs of Ten Miles of Qinhuai and Ten Miles of Songs

In addition to the central axis of the Nanjing Presidential Palace, there are three or four self-contained small axes on the east and west sides. The Presidential Palace complex has experienced historical periods such as the Six Dynasties, the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and the Republic of China. The main axis of the Presidential Palace complex consists of the gate tower, The lobby, second hall, eight-character hall, reception room, Qilin Gate, Government Affairs Bureau Building, and Zichao Building are composed of architectural styles. The first half is mainly Chinese style, and the second half is Western style.

There are 6 large-scale oil paintings on the inner wall of Baoxia, including "The Storm of Heaven", "Amnesty on the Two Rivers", "The Beginning of the Republic", "The Westward Movement of the Government", "Peace Talks between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party" and "Dawn in the Garden". Six historical nodes are selected to reproduce the " The Presidential Palace has a tumultuous and turbulent history.

Don’t misinterpret the history of the Presidential Palace just because of its name. The history here can be traced back 600 years ago. In the early Ming Dynasty, it was the Mansion of the Marquis of Guide and the Mansion of the Han Dynasty; , Qianlong's southern tour all used it as their palace; after the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom established its capital in Tianjing, it built a large-scale Tianwang Palace here; on January 1, 1912, Sun Yat-sen was sworn in as the interim president of the Republic of China here, and it was established as the Presidential Palace. Later it became the Presidential Palace of the Nanjing National Government. This is completely the most important political and economic center in modern Chinese history and one of the most important relics that bear witness to the modern history of China.

central axis

The main axis of the presidential palace complex consists of the gate tower, lobby, second hall, eight-character hall, reception room, Qilin Gate, Government Affairs Bureau Building, and Zichao Building. The first half of the architectural style is mainly Chinese style, while the second half is mostly Western style.

west axis

east axis

• "Sun Yat-sen, the Forerunner of the Revolution" Exhibition

• Hong Xiuquan and the Celestial Palace Historical Exhibition Hall

 

 

The past glory of the Celestial Palace is reproduced with simulated landscapes such as the throne of the Heavenly King, the study room, the harem, and the secret room; in addition, several models of architectural remains where Hong Xiuquan lived in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hubei and other places show the development and evolution of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. historical trajectory. The exhibition also displays some cultural relics, pictures and materials, reflecting some historical events of the Taiping Rebellion in Tianjing. In short, the museum embodies the characteristics of the "three days" (Tianwang, Tianjing, and Celestial Palaces) in terms of content, and shows the style of the ruins in form.

Why is Chiang Kai-shek's desk tilted?

 

People who have visited the Nanjing Presidential Palace may have seen Chiang Kai-shek's office in the Zichao Building, and they will find that the table in the room is placed at an angle.

There are two reasons why Chiang Kai-shek’s desk is placed at an angle;

1. Because the customs in some places in modern times attach great importance to Feng Shui. Chiang Kai-shek’s hometown is at Xikou, Fenghua. That place pays special attention to Feng Shui, so there are strict requirements for the placement of furniture.

2. Opposite Chiang Kai-shek's office is Li Zongren, a big warlord of the Guangxi faction. He has been fighting openly and secretly with Chiang Kai-shek. He is also the only force in the Kuomintang army that can shake Chiang Kai-shek. It is said that the reason why Chiang Kai-shek's table is placed at an angle, and the upper right corner of the table faces the door, is to defeat the villain. This "villain" is Li Zongren in the office opposite.

Xiyuan

Xiyuan is a typical Jiangnan garden, which is integrated with the Presidential Palace. It still retains many famous historical sites and attractions, such as Shifang, Xijia Tower, Wangfei Pavilion, Yilan Pavilion, Yinxin Stone House, etc. In the early Ming Dynasty, it was the garden of the Han Palace, named after the character "Xu" in the name of Han King Zhu Gaoxu. In the Qing Dynasty, it was the garden of the Governor-General of Liangjiang. When the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom built the Celestial Palace, it was expanded. Because the garden is located on the west side of the palace, it is also called the "West Garden" and is symmetrical to the East Garden. It was destroyed when the Qing army captured the city, and Zeng Guofan rebuilt it.

In January 1912, the provisional government of the Republic of China was established, and Sun Yat-sen's provisional presidential office and living room were located in the Xuyuan. Later, it served as the office of Nanjing Left-behind Mansion, Jiangsu Governor's Mansion, Military Governor's Office and other institutions. After the establishment of the National Government in April 1927, the General Headquarters of the National Revolutionary Army, the Military Commission, and the Military Affairs Bureau of the Presidential Palace all had offices in the park.

Opening hours

March 1st to October 15th 8:00～18:00

October 16th ~ November 15th 8:00~17:30

November 16th to February 28th (29th) 8:00～17:00

Ticket sales stop 1 hour before closing.