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Why Shenyang
Imperial Palace
is special
This sprawling, impressive royal complex was the first palace of the founders of the Qinq
Dynasty.
Interesting insights about
the Shenyang Imperial Palace
 The palace's day in the sun was
brief. The Qing Dynasty moved its royal seat from the Shenyang Imperial Palace to the Forbidden City in Beijing after their armies defeated the Ming Dynasty in
Beijing in 1644 and later conquered large areas of China.
Today, many of the buildings are
well preserved. However, some have deteriorated or lost their former royal character due to weathering, commercial
encroachment, or official indifference. The good news is today's government plans to restore and refurbish some buildings, interiors, and street ambiances. Moreover, I have heard that the palace complex
executives plan to showcase key relics using
modern lighting, multi-language audio guides, and educational touch-screen video monitors for the benefit of visitors.
Shenyang Imperial
Palace tidbits
Dazheng Hall (see photo) is the leading attraction of the
palace. It houses the throne.
The Banner Pavilions are another major tourist draw. These
small buildings form neat rows along the left and right sides of the large open plaza fronting Dazheng Hall.
Each was assigned to a particular tribe for its embassorial role.
Ground was broken for the palace
complex in 1625 under the auspices of the Qing Dynasty's first founder. It took ten years to complete.
The Shenyang Imperial Palace is significantly
smaller than its Beijing counterpart, but still majestic in feeling.
Location
The palace complex is in the city of Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning province.
Pronunciation guide
Shenyang: sh'un-y'ahng
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