Huai'an Prefecture in Jiangsu Province is the largest ancient government office in China

Huai'an Prefecture Office || The Huai'an Prefecture Office is one of the only two remaining ancient government offices in China, with a relatively large scale and well-preserved. Huai'an is also a city with a long history, boasting over 2000 years of urban history. Due to its location along the Grand Canal from Beijing to Hangzhou, Huai'an was very prosperous in ancient times, and it was known as one of the four major cities along the canal, together with Yangzhou, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. The Huai'an Prefecture Office, a historical masterpiece that spans 650 years, is located to the north of the Governor's Transport Department. The main hall is the largest in the country, covering an area of more than 500 square meters, making it the largest ancient government office in China! Moreover, the entire government office is very imposing, with more than 50 buildings and 600 rooms divided into east, central, and west routes. The central route includes the main hall, the second hall, and the rooms for the six departments, the east route was the place for ancient government offices to welcome guests and host banquets, which is now commonly referred to as the banquet hall for dining and gatherings, and the west route was the military arrest hall, with stone lions, screen walls, archways, etc., outside the main gate, which are very imposing and particularly deterrent! Behind the government office, there is a garden originally named 'Stolen Joy Garden'. Opening hours: 8:30 to 17:30 Ticket prices: 60 RMB per adult, 30 RMB per student The scenic area is located in the urban area of Huai'an, with very convenient transportation. You can drive directly to the parking lot, and there is a bus stop at 'Huai'an Prefecture Office'. Visiting the main hall and the six departments: The main hall is the core of the government office, where the prefect worked and handled cases on a daily basis. To the left of the main hall are the departments of civil administration, finance, and rites, and to the right are the departments of military, justice, and public works. The government office has handled well-known cases such as 'The Injustice to Dou E' and 'The Granary of the World'. Visitors can also see the ancient fire brigade - the Water Dragon Bureau, as well as the waist-chopping platform, exhibitions of torture instruments, and there is a garden in the back, which is the government office's backyard garden. In summer, the lotus flowers bloom, offering a unique Jiangnan style.