Traditional Chinese wooden pavilion beside a calm lake with lush green trees reflected in still water, Beijing imperial garden.

Prince Kung’s Mansion: The Hidden “Fu” Stone

Prince Kung’s Mansion isn’t just another imperial estate in Beijing. Tucked inside a rock cave in its garden sits a 7.9-meter stone stele — and the Chinese character carved on it makes people queue for hours just to stand near it. That character is 福 (fú), meaning blessing, fortune, and happiness all at once. The…