Brush shoulders with history, half amazed, half sighing.

Shenyang Imperial Palace, although only one-twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing, is a treasure of the early Qing Dynasty with its unique Manchu style. **Travel Tips** 1. **Guide Experience**: I tried hiring a guide, wearing headphones and following their steps, but unfortunately, I still got lost. If you prefer to explore freely, you may need to be well-prepared. 2. **Stamp Souvenirs**: Free stamping service is available here, with a total of 19 stamps, adding a unique memory to your trip. 3. **Beverage Supply**: Whether it's thirst-quenching water or refreshing drinks, you can find it all here to meet your different needs. **Opening Hours** - **Peak Season (April 10 to October 10)**: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm - **Off Season (October 11 to April 9 of the following year)**: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm **Ticket Information**: Online reservation is required in advance, and the ticket price is CNY 0. Students and seniors can enjoy a half-price discount. **Address Guide**: No. 171, Shenyang Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Take Metro Line 1 to [Huaiyuanmen] Station, and walk about 10 minutes from Exit C or B. **Parking Information**: There are parking spaces in the scenic area, but parking conditions are relatively limited, so it is recommended to plan your travel in advance. **Scenic Overview** The Shenyang Imperial Palace can be divided into three areas according to the layout and construction time: - **East Road**: With the Dazheng Hall and the Ten Kings Pavilion as the core, this is where the emperor held grand ceremonies and the Eight Banners ministers worked, showing the majesty and authority of the royal family. - **Middle Road**: Built by Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty, it is the area where the emperor handled government affairs and the concubines lived, full of the atmosphere of court life. - **West Road**: This is where the Qing emperors read books and watched operas during their "Eastern Tour" and stored the "Siku Quanshu," showing the cultural heritage and leisure life of the Qing royal family. Iconic Buildings: The magnificent Dazheng Hall, the solemn Ten Kings Pavilion, the ancient Daqing Gate, the splendid Chongzheng Hall, the flying eaves and corners of the Phoenix Tower, the simple and elegant Qingning Palace, the mysterious and ancient Solon Pole, the well-arranged East and West Palaces, the unique chimney buildings, and the bookish Wensu Pavilion together constitute the brilliant architectural treasures on this land.