Shenyang Imperial Palace (Mukden Palace)

沈阳故宫 · Shěnyáng Gùgōng

The palace of the early Manchu Qing rulers, built from 1625 before they moved to Beijing; with the octagonal Dazheng Hall and the Ten Kings’ Pavilions. Part of the UNESCO site “Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang”.

Booking recommendedBring your passport2–3 hours

Tip

Start at the East Route (Dazheng Hall and the Ten Kings’ Pavilions), then the Central Route with the Phoenix Tower and Qingning Palace. Combine with Zhongjie and Marshal Zhang’s Mansion, both a short walk away.

Opening hours: 10 April–10 October 08:30–17:00 (tickets until 16:15); 11 October–9 April 09:00–16:30 (tickets until 15:45). Closed Mondays except public holidays.
Price: ¥50 for adults; ¥25 for students and seniors aged 60–69; free from age 70
How to book: Book a dated ticket on the official WeChat account “沈阳故宫博物院” (Services → tickets), the official website or Trip.com, choosing passport as your ID. Holiday dates sell out. To be confirmed
Getting there: Metro Line 1 to Huaiyuanmen (怀远门), Exit B, then 550 m east along Shenyang Road; or Zhongjie (中街), Exit B2, about 900 m
Address in Chinese: 辽宁省沈阳市沈河区沈阳路171号

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Encyclopedia · DynastiesQing dynasty 清朝The palace of the early Qing rulers, built from 1625 before they moved to Beijing.

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