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Gao's Mansion

The Footprints of Emperor Kangxi at Gao's Mansion in the Ten Scenic Spots of Xixi 高庄

Gao's Mansion, also known as Xixi Mountain Villa, gained fame when Emperor Kangxi visited the place in the 28th year of the Kangxi reign (1689 AD).The present-day Gao's Mansion was restored and opened to the public in 2007. It features a layout of three entrances and three courtyards in front of the main residence and rear garden. The first hall serves as the sedan hall, the second hall is the reception hall for guests, and the third hall is where Gao Shiqi received Emperor Kangxi.

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Xixi, also known as Hezhu in ancient times, is characterized by winding waters, surrounded by mountains, famous gardens and ancient temples, with numerous reeds and sandy Xu trees. Historically, Xixi covers an area of about 60 square kilometers, and the total area of Xixi National Wetland Park under protection is about 11.5 square kilometers, which is divided into the eastern wetland ecological protection and cultivation area, the central wetland ecological tourism and leisure area, and the western wetland ecological landscape enclosure area. The importance of Xixi lies in its ecology.