The architectural art of ancient China is among the best in the world. There are amazing ancient buildings everywhere. For example, Suzhou has the world-famous Suzhou Gardens, Tibet has the mysterious Potala Palace, and Beijing has the Forbidden City, the largest architectural complex in the world. The spirit of craftsmen in ancient China is admirable and amazing, and it is still amazing today. It is almost impossible to replicate it.
Today's China is already full of high-rise buildings, and various modern buildings are towering into the sky. Along with the rise of these modern buildings, China's housing prices are also rising steadily. The cheaper ones cost several thousand per square meter, while the expensive ones cost hundreds of thousands per square meter. However, no matter how expensive it is, it is not as expensive as an ancient mansion. This mansion was built in ancient times. In 1962, experts estimated that this house would cost at least 30 million to buy. You must know that dozens of years have passed since 1962. Years later, it must have more than doubled. Now according to relevant data, one square meter of this house costs 1 million!
Having said so much, many people may have guessed that this mansion is Prince Gong’s Mansion in Beijing. Of course, Prince Gong’s Mansion in Beijing is currently unoccupied and belongs to the state. What we are talking about is an estimate by experts. Speaking of Prince Gong's Mansion, it was very famous in the Qing Dynasty. Its first owner was He Shen, the most corrupt official in ancient China. Only a corrupt official as rich as He Shen could build such a huge mansion.
He Shen's choice to buy this mansion was not a random choice, but after consideration by a Feng Shui master, geographical location, and even economic benefits, he finally chose to purchase it. After the mansion became Heshen's property, Heshen felt it was not grand enough, so he upgraded the house. How to upgrade it? First, add a garden. Although He Shen is greedy, he is still a bit sentimental. He likes to admire flowers and the moon. Building a garden just meets his needs. Later he added stages, pavilions, etc. Some people even discovered that the material used in Heshen's mansion was actually golden nanmu. You must know that this is only used by the royal family, which shows the nature of Heshen, a corrupt official.
However, those who do too much evil will be punished sooner or later. Emperor Qianlong soon passed away, and Heshen lost his only supporter. Coupled with the empty treasury of the Qing government at that time, Emperor Jiaqing finally took action against Heshen. After Heshen's house was confiscated, his mansion was given to his brother by Emperor Jiaqing. Finally, it was passed down to Prince Gong through inheritance. Therefore, It was renamed Prince Gong's Mansion. However, although Prince Gong's Mansion was once glorious in the hands of Prince Gong, after Prince Gong's death, Prince Gong's descendants once sold the house to foreigners for 40,000 silver dollars. Of course, after the founding of the People's Republic of China, through hard work, Prince Gong finally returned to the country. all. It is now a 5A-level scenic spot.
Nowadays, the housing prices in Beijing are among the highest in the country. According to some websites, the house next to Prince Gong’s Mansion has been sold for 100,000 per square meter. Some people estimate that the priceless Prince Gong’s Mansion is at least one square meter. One million square meters. In fact, someone made a valuation very early on. At the time when New China was founded, Premier Zhou sent people to repair Prince Gong's Mansion. Some experts believed that it was worth at least 30 million. The 30 million at that time was probably six to seven billion today. However, Prince Gong's Mansion is a national architectural treasure, and no amount of money can show its value.