Landmark
Shenyang Imperial Palace
The imperial palace of the early Qing dynasty before the conquest of Beijing. Built in 1625, it features 300+ rooms blending Manchu, Han, and Tibetan architectural styles.
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
¥60
Shenyang's history stretches back over 2,300 years. During the Warring States period, it was part of the Yan Kingdom's frontier territories. The city's true rise began in 1625 when the Manchu leader Nurhaci moved his capital here, building the Shenyang Imperial Palace.
In 1636, Huang Taiji officially renamed the city Shenjing (盛京) and established the Qing dynasty from this very city. After the Qing conquered Beijing in 1644, Shenyang remained the dynasty's spiritual capital.
The 20th century transformed Shenyang into an industrial powerhouse. Known as the "Cradle of the Republic," the city was China's heavy industry center during the 1950s-70s. The Shenyang Aircraft Corporation produced China's first jet fighter.
The Mukden Incident of September 18, 1931 occurred near Shenyang, triggering Japan's occupation of Manchuria. The city's liberation came in 1948 during the Chinese Civil War.
Today, Shenyang is reinventing itself. Heavy industry has given way to advanced manufacturing,信息技术, and services. The city's skyline is transforming, and its historic districts are being revitalized.
