Shenyang Imperial Palace | The birthplace of the Qing dynasty and the capital of two emperors

🐉 Shenyang Imperial Palace Museum | Comprehensive guide & tour guide ✨|||🐉 Shenyang Imperial Palace Museum 🕰 Opening hours: Closed on Mondays, except for public holidays ✅ Apr 10–Oct 10: 8:30 am–4:15 pm (closes at 5 pm) ✅ Oct 11–Apr 9: 8 am–3:45 pm (closes at 4:30 pm) 🗺️ Address: No. 171, Shenyang Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 🚇 Transportation: Take Subway Line 1 to Zhongjie Station or Huaiyuanmen Station, then walk for about 10 minutes 🅿️ Parking: Limited parking spaces, public transportation recommended 📣 Guide: Guided tours recommended, no reservation required with ticket, cheaper than direct ticket ⏳ Duration: 2–3 hours 🗺️ Route: Start from the East Route, then visit the Middle Route and West Route 📍 East Route: 1️⃣ Daqing Gate: Main gate, the plaque "Shenyang Imperial Palace" was inscribed by Guo Moruo. 2️⃣ Ten Kings Pavilion: Left Wing Pavilion and Right Wing Pavilion, representing the Eight Banners system. 3️⃣ Dazheng Hall: Yurt-style building, used for grand ceremonies • Emperor Shunzhi ascended the throne here. • The kang (a traditional heated bed) was removed during the Qianlong period. • There is a mirror in the corner of the scenic area, perfect for photos. 4️⃣ Luangjia Warehouse: Stores ceremonial items, musical instruments, etc. 📍 Middle Route: 1️⃣ Jingtian Pavilion: Stores genealogy, exhibits Yongzheng's red dragon plate 2️⃣ Yihe Hall: Residence of Empress Dowager Niohuru 3️⃣ Chongzheng Hall: All-wood structure, used for court meetings (the kang was removed during the Qianlong period) 4️⃣ Phoenix Tower: Inscribed with "Purple Air Comes from the East" by Qianlong 5️⃣ Qingning Palace: Empress's bedroom 6️⃣ Linzhi Palace / Guanju Palace / Yongfu Palace: Three open palaces 7️⃣ Mill: Rebuilt in 1986 based on ancient books. 8️⃣ Baoji Palace / Diguang Hall: Where the emperor handled military and political affairs during the Eastern Tour 📍 West Route: 1️⃣ Wenchao Pavilion: Stores "Siku Quanshu", painted green to prevent fire • The original "Siku Quanshu" is stored in Gansu 2️⃣ Jiayin Hall: Theater, Jiaqing once watched opera here 🔖 Stamp guide: 1️⃣ Visitor Center at the exit, 11 free stamps 2️⃣ Ten Kings Pavilion stall, hand-drawn map for CNY 15, 8 stamps 3️⃣ Wenbo Bookstore, 12 stamps with any purchase 📌 Must-see artifacts at Shenyang Imperial Palace: 🔆 Qing Dynasty Gold Lacquer Nine Dragons "Purple Air Comes from the East" Plaque: Located at the main entrance of Phoenix Tower, inscribed by Emperor Qianlong 🔆 Qing Dynasty Emperor Hong Taiji's Deer Antler Chair: Located in the Imperial Palace Museum (East Hall, additional ticket required) Hall 3, made from deer antlers hunted by Emperor Hong Taiji himself, the only remaining deer antler chair, stored here 🔆 Qianlong Famille Rose Duomu Pot: Located in the Imperial Palace Museum (East Hall, additional ticket required) Hall 2, a national first-class cultural relic, with a unique shape and gorgeous patterns 🔆 Qing Dynasty Yellow Sesame Gauze Embroidered Gold Dragon Robe: Located in the Imperial Palace Museum (East Hall, additional ticket required) Hall 2, a national first-class cultural relic, showcasing the superb textile and embroidery techniques of the time, demonstrating the majesty and nobility of the royal family