2018 'micro travel' routes in Shenyang

Micro travel route 1: tour historical buildings

Recommended sites: Shenyang Imperial Palace, Marshal Zhang's Mansion, the site of Khan's palace, Northeast Army Lecture Hall, the site of the Shenyang trial of Japanese war criminals, the memorial museum at the site of the primary school Zhou Enlai used to study in as a child.

Shenyang Imperial Palace, built in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) is one of the two well-preserved palace complexes in China, with the other being the Forbidden City in Beijing. It was put on the World Heritage List by UNESCO in July 2004. 

Marshal Zhang's Mansion was owned by former army marshal Zhang Zuolin and his son Zhang Xueliang, a famous patriot. The museum was founded in 1914 and is a national 4A tourist attraction.

The site of Khan's palace was the resting place of Nurhachi, the founder of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and his wives.

The Northeast Army Lecture Hall was established in 1907 and was developed further during the reign of Zhang Zuolin and Zhang Xueliang in Northeast China. It is a comprehensive military education institution with the longest history and the largest number of military personnel in Northeast China.

The site of Shenyang trial of Japanese war criminals court is the only museum in China related to the trial of Japanese war criminals.

Memorial museum at the site of the primary school Zhou Enlai used to study in as a child was built to commemorate Zhou's schooldays.

Shenyang Imperial Palace [Photo/VCG]