Explore the mysteries of the Shenyang Imperial Palace and experience its unique charm
The Forbidden City in Beijing is renowned and a popular tourist attraction nationwide, often with tickets in high demand. It served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. But did you know that there is also an imperial palace in Shenyang? It was the palace before the Qing dynasty moved its capital to Beijing and, along with the Forbidden City, is one of the two major existing palace complexes in China. It was included in the World Cultural Heritage list in 2004 as an extension of the Ming and Qing imperial palaces.
Recommended tour route:
From the perspective of architectural layout and construction time, it can be divided into three main parts: the east route, the central route, and the west route.
The east route mainly includes the Dazheng Hall and the Pavilion of Ten Kings. This area was built after Nurhaci, the founder of the Qing dynasty, moved the capital to Shenyang in 1625. It features early architecture, with the iconic Dazheng Hall in the center, flanked by the Left Wing King Pavilion and the Right Wing King Pavilion, followed by the pavilions of the Eight Banners Kings.
The central route encompasses the Daqing Gate, Chongzheng Hall, Phoenix Tower, and the Five Palaces on the Platform (Qingning Palace in the center, Guansui Palace and Yanqing Palace on the east side, Linzhi Palace and Yongfu Palace on the west side), which were areas for the emperor's political activities and the residence of the empresses. These were built during the reign of Huang Taiji, the second emperor of the Qing dynasty, and represent the second phase of construction.
The west route includes the theater stage, Jiayin Hall, palace gate, Wensu Pavilion, Yangxi Studio, stele pavilion, and Jiujian Hall, among others. This area was used by the Qing emperors for reading and watching plays during their eastern tours to Shengjing, and for storing the Complete Library of the Four Treasuries. The construction began in the 46th year of the Qianlong era (1781) and represents the last group of buildings. Today, the scenic area's coffee shop and exit are located in this area.
Opening hours:
April 10 to October 10, 8:30-17:30;
October 11 to April 9, 9:00-16:30.
Note: Closed on Monday mornings (except for statutory holidays and July and August), opens at 13:00.
Ticket price: 50 yuan.
In addition, Shenyang has many other attractions worth visiting, such as Beiling Park, which is beautiful and has a long history.
Food recommendations:
- Yang's Hanging Oven Pancake: Crispy on the outside, soft and fragrant on the inside.
- Old Four Seasons Noodles: Delicious chicken soup noodles.
- Xita Cold Noodles: A specialty with a unique taste.
- Shenyang Roasted Chicken Rack: Aromatic and memorable.
- Kragus Sausage: Rich meat flavor, firm texture.
Shenyang Forbidden City is located at No. 171 Shenyang Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. It was built in 1625 and covers an area of more than 60,000 square meters and has a construction area of about 9,000 square meters. It is one of the only two Royal Palace complexes in China, and the only Royal complex outside Guanwai. It is a national-level museum. It is the intelligent creation and artistic crystallization of Chinese and foreign architectural art. The collections in the museum are also the results of cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries.
Learn more about the history of the Qing Dynasty after entering the customs, Shenyang Forbidden City can help you understand the history of the Qing Dynasty before entering the customs, especially the history of the Qing Dynasty before and after the establishment, feel the development history of the female Zhen nationality.
The preservation is very good, the real and real historical original appearance. There are a lot of people going on holidays. Every point has to be lined up. The photos are very good. It is worth going to the Shenyang Forbidden City to see in Shenyang.
There are many travel photo studios around the Shenyang Forbidden City. The price is OK. During May 1st, I took a set for my lover. More than 200 pieces. When the clothes were changed, the feeling of the drama style of the Qingting Palace came, a bit awkward. After the photo, I made a string in a barbecue restaurant in Prince Zheng's Mansion Lane. His door face is too big. The layout is a long strip. It has a long corridor feeling. The small string is delicious, fragrant and spicy, and cool! I ate a lot of them alone, and drank a few bottles of [Shenyang] beer. The boss also gave me a plate of flower hair. That trip was delicious and delicious.
"The Forbidden City that fell snow is not necessarily Beijing, but also Shengjing. It is probably the preference of the Emperor Taiji for Hailanzhu. Therefore, the Forbidden City in Shenyang has more ease and stability." The Forbidden City in winter was described by Fang Qi as ❤️ No snow ❄️ but still stepped on at the beginning of the year. On the road to Shenyang, looking up at the monuments. Presumably, under the current flower season 🌹, the Shenyang Forbidden City that is about to usher in the summer will also have a different kind of beauty ✨🔽 Small Tips: • Be sure to go early ❗️ equivalent to disguised "staggered peak" • It is best to visit in an order in a fixed direction. Those with a weak sense of direction can choose to follow the tour guide 💁. In order to avoid leaving many places • The sense of pursuit of ritual is not only to choose beautiful clothes 👗 to take pictures, but also to come to a Wenchuang ice cream 🍦 to give you the sweet joy of summer • There is a Wenchuang store on the left side of the Grand Palace. Collection lovers can buy a small book of hand accounts 📒 stamp stamp • the main entrance of the Forbidden City. The ancient cultural furniture museum also has some exhibitions to visit. 🎫 When buying tickets, it is accompanied by the Forbidden City. After visiting the Forbidden City, remember to go directly to get the eggs (the furniture hall has a daily limit of 2,000 people, don't go too late ❗️) 🎫 50 yuan/person (half price for student ticket vouchers) 🔽 Recommended tour order & punch points: Communist East, Middle, Xisan Road 🕙 It is expected to take time 2-3h East Road - Dazheng Palace ➡️ Shiwangting ➡️ Sky Mirror Middle Road - Daqingmen ➡️ Chongzheng Palace ➡️ Phoenix Building ➡️ Shangwugong ➡️ Wendefang ➡️ Wugongfang West Road - East and West Sisuo ➡️ Wensu Pavilion ➡️ Feilong Pavilion ➡️ Yangxizhai ➡️ Jiayintang ➡️ Theater
There were a lot of people on May Day. We went there at 8 or 9 o'clock. When we finished shopping, we couldn't count people. It was almost 😭 But the Forbidden City scenery is very good. It’s also very good to take pictures and wear those beautiful clothes.
Zhang Dao was very punctual. When I went to see the Forbidden City today, the weather turned from rain to cloudy. Luck was not bad. Although the Shenyang Forbidden City is very small, it is still very fun. I learned very well what is the difference between the Shenyang Forbidden City and Beijing, including the color of the tiles and the statement of the plaque. The subsequent Zhang Dashuai house also let me have a type to enter Zhang Dashuai's room as an ordinary person. Very good trip