Shenyang Imperial Palace | Travel back in time to Shengjing and touch the warmth of history.

Basic Information - Address: No. 171, Shenyang Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province - Transportation: Take bus No. 117, 118, 132, etc. to Gugong Station, and walk for 5 minutes; or take Metro Line 1 to Zhongjie Station, and walk for 10 minutes - Tickets: CNY 50 for adults; CNY 25 for students and seniors; free for minors; free for seniors over 70 years old and other specific groups - Opening hours: Peak season (April 1 to October 31) 8:30–17:00; off season (November 1 to March 31 of the following year) 9:00–16:30 Tour Route - East Route: Enter from the Daqing Gate, turn right and pass through the East Yimen Gate, and visit the Dazheng Hall first. It was built by Nurhaci, the founder of the Qing Dynasty, and was the place where the emperor held grand ceremonies. You can check in at the Dragon Year Blessing Wall nearby, and take a good photo of the Dazheng Hall from the Left Wing Pavilion; then visit the Ten King Pavilions on both sides, which were the places for holding grand celebrations and the Eight Banners Office. - Middle Route: Then visit the Chongzheng Hall, which was the place where Emperor Taiji held court; then go to the Phoenix Tower, which is the tallest building in the palace and was the place where Emperor Taiji and his concubines lived. There are large chimneys corresponding to the 12 emperors of the Qing Dynasty behind it; then visit the Qingning Palace, which was the resting place of Emperor Taiji and the empress, and preserves many elements of Northeast China, such as the large kang bed-stove on three sides. - West Route: Finally, go to the West Route and visit the Wensu Pavilion, which houses the Siku Quanshu. The building has black tiles and green pillars for fire prevention, and there are also buildings such as Yangxi Zhai, Jiayin Hall, and the theater nearby. Travel Tips - You can get a paper map at the visitor center opposite the entrance. - There are not many shops and vending machines in the scenic area, so it is recommended to bring your own water and snacks. - There are stamp points at the Wenbo Bookstore at the entrance of the Chongzheng Hall, the cultural and creative store opposite the Dazheng Hall, and the West Garden of the Imperial Palace next to the theater. - Do not bring prohibited items such as lighters. Nearby Food and Attractions - Food: After the tour, you can go to Zhongjie to taste local specialties such as Laobian Dumplings and Shenyang Huitou. - Attractions: Attractions near Shenyang Imperial Palace include Zhang's Marshal Mansion and the Governor's Office of the Three Eastern Provinces, which can be visited together.