I bet you didn't know this about Shenyang!

Published 2023-02-13
Although not very well known Internationally, Shenyang played a very important role in China's history and is Home to one of the most important structures of the last #ImperialDynasty.


The #Mukden Palace, also known as the Shenyang Imperial Palace, is a palace complex located in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. It was the former palace of the Later Jin dynasty and the early Qing dynasty. It was built in 1625, and the first three Qing #emperors lived there from 1625 to 1644.

The palace complex is divided into three sections: the eastern, the central, and the western sections. The eastern section is the oldest and most important section. It contains the main palace buildings, including the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Perfect Harmony, and the Hall of Preserving Harmony. The central section contains the palace gardens and the imperial tombs. The western section contains the palace offices and the imperial stables.

The Mukden Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the most important historical and cultural sites in China. It is a popular tourist destination, and is known for its beautiful architecture and its rich history.

All Comments (20)
  • @Bob_just_Bob
    I've been to Shenyang a number of times and visited the palace years ago, thanks for reminding me about it, I'll probably go for another visit soon. China is an amazing place with so many "hidden gems" places to visit that are full of surprises. Living in China for 25 years now I've been lucky enough to have visited over a hundred towns and cities and villages in this country, mostly well off the beaten tourist track. I just got back from a road trip where I drove 4 days from Beijing to Hainan Island for CNY and 4 days back just me and my dog. We stopped in Kaifeng both ways because it has one of the rare Chinese hotels that will accept larger dogs. This turned out to be a lucky thing and Kaifeng is now on my Must visit again list because what I discovered while I was there is that Kaifeng was the Northern Song Dynasty capital from the 10th to 12th century! Unfortunately, my dog was not going to be permitted entry so I couldn't visit the historical sites this time but it's ok, I will go back. I highly recommend traveling around this country to anyone, you never know what you are going to find!
  • @santin4reel
    Anyone visiting Shenyang please go walk around the old buildings near the train station . Many bronze sculptures on the street and you may have a drink at an American bar .
  • @manchu-qu9mw
    Thanks, I supposed this once significant palace of the Qing Dynasty was somehow overlooked by many. The Peking Forbidden Palace is all I know. North East China had seen many struggles in the wars of China vs Japanese and even old Russia. Pretty intriguing.
  • @Harveyinchina
    Nice video! Great style.. Also loved the B-roll 😁
  • @Thomas-Chin10
    True for me. I have never been to Shenyang nor had I ever heard of Mukden Palace, until now, thanks to you! You did a great job of showing us this beautiful place, which looks like a small version of the Forbidden City in Beijing. I guess only some of the rooms are open to the public.
  • @TripBitten
    I don't remember it looking that pretty! They might have improved it more in the last 10 years.
  • @santin4reel
    Nice! I just visited it this May 2024 took so many pictures
  • @gufangiya4535
    哎呀,你住在沈阳呀?我也住在沈阳~🤝🤝😄
  • i want to visit these please one months ago i stuck in my dormitory. plz any one here living in shenyang northeastern university help me out.
  • @larssrensen4353
    Are there many North korean defectors who live their in hiding? It's a major city relatively close to North korea.
  • @JuanCarlos-dz7wc
    Qing's royal family ancestor came from Korea: 金之始祖諱函普,初從高麗來,年已六十餘矣 from "金史"
  • @weenrasmin12
    Hey 👋 Is it easy to find muslim restaurant in Shenyang?