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  • Funambulator
    The Rocks, Australia1,789 contributions
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    If you visit Shenyang’s Gu Gong only after seeing the Forbidden City in Beijing, you might not be that impressed with the northern provincial city’s Imperial Palace. It was built in the 17th century by the founding Qing Dynasty emperors to resemble the much larger Beijing royal palace (Gu Gong is only one-twelfth the size of the Forbidden Palace). Nonetheless the architects have packed a lot into a relatively small space - the Emperor ‘s Palace has over 300 rooms and around 20 courtyards. The most interesting thing about the buildings is that the architecture consists of an amalgam of styles including Han, Mongolian, Manchu and Tibetan. For a charge of 60-100 yuans you can get dressed up regally as a Qing emperor or empress and be photographed astride a mock imperial throne. One of the things I enjoy in China is the authorities’ attempt to render signs in public places into English. At the Shenyang palace the translation that especially caught my eye was “Splash tears when stepping on. After stepping grass heart-wrenching” - meant to convey the message “please keep off the grass”. Pure ‘Chinglish’ at its most mangled and yet quite poetic in its own idiosyncratic way.
    Written 14 September 2019
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  • KodoDrummer
    Buenos Aires, Argentina65,207 contributions
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    The park grounds were previously a part of the Qing Zhaoling Mausoleum which was completed during the Qing Dynasty. This park is home to various ancient buildings, monuments, statues, old unusual-shaped trees, ponds, and more. Some of my colleagues often come here to dance in traditional Chinese costumes.
    Written 9 March 2024
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  • wetfoot
    Ohio181 contributions
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    Even though the museum covers the horrible things that happened during the Japanese occupation to the north of China, the museum was well done with the material in Chinese and English and in good taste.

    If you want to learn more about the history of China and the difficult time in the 40's this museum is a must. You will also learn about how China perceives history and how they are preparing for the future.

    BTW, even though the museum was super busy, it didn't feel extremely crowded and we were able to see the whole exhibitions.

    Really well done museum super worthy the time and the experience.
    Written 5 October 2023
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  • 陆澄矞
    Beijing, China22 contributions
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    The square is in the center of Zhongshan Rd.
    This sculpture is chairman Mao surrounded by proletariat, showing their highest salute to him.
    Written 2 September 2018
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  • Funambulator
    The Rocks, Australia1,789 contributions
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    Marshal Mansion is located on Chaoyang Street, by itself an interesting and varied street in Shenyang. This was the Zhang dynasty home of Dongbei warlord Zhang Zuolin and his son and successor Zhang Xueliang. The layout of the mansion has several buildings connected by courtyards. The main building, the mansion, is neo-Gothic in style and is fronted by a concentration of large stones which have a prehistoric resemblance. The other buildings include an amalgam of different architectural styles (eg, traditional Siheyuan buildings, South China pavilions and Chinese-Western mixed styles). There’s lots of military stuff and a good collection of material on the younger Zhang’s life after his fall from power and emigration to the US. Other items of interest at the museum include the Zhang family carriage and one of China’s very earliest motor vehicles. Admission is ¥60 adult and ¥30 concession (the same as the Emperor’s Palace).
    Written 16 September 2019
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  • KodoDrummer
    Buenos Aires, Argentina65,207 contributions
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    In shopped in four buildings of this wholesale/retail market. I found every vendor I bought from during my two days of shopping, was willing to sell even one item. At some I bargained, at others, I paid the asking prices. In a few cases, we could not come to agreement on price. A small percentage of the goods sold at the market, maybe 2%, I would classify as above average quality. The remainder are average to low or basic quality.
    Written 25 July 2023
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  • Rincewind
    Anshan, China180 contributions
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    I went to the Shenyang Internation Horticultural Expo when I first opened in 2006. At that time, this was quite something to see. The site was incredibly busy. Really quite a hectic experience. You didn't really have enough space by yourself to enjoy the gardens.

    Twelve years on, I revisited this site. They still charge a 50 RMB entry fee. The exhibits have all aged. In some cases, the maturity actually helps the gardens, in other cases, they have allowed the garden to be spoiled by neglect.

    The International Horticultural Expos are a curiosity. I don't think everyone really gets what they are about. The original Expo was a huge park, within which were about three dozen display gardens. There were gardens representing each city in Liaoning, a set of gardens representing other large cities in China, such as Shanghai, Nanjing and Suzhou, and a third set of gardens representing various counties around the world such as Kenya, the DPRK, Pakistan, etc.

    In addition to the show gardens, there were many buildings and fun displays such as dinosaurs and such like. At one site, there was the Lily Tower, which if you queued for long enough, gave you a great view of the hazy pollution that hung over the city back then. There were also fun fair type rides for the kids.

    Today, the show gardens have been neglected. The staff maintain them clearly don't quite understand what they are. The water pools are dry or not cleaned. Other displays have been set up obstructing the pathways. It is a shame. If they were maintained, they would be every bit as interesting as they were when the park was new. However, it is clear that the current administrators treat the site as just a big city park like any other park in China. They don't really understand the value of the display gardens.

    The Lily Tower is still there. It costs 20 RMB per adult and 10 RMB per child to go up the elevator. The view from the top is not great. You can see a long way. You can see Qipaishan, Shenyang city, and Fushun city, however, the structure of the tower and the security fencing blocks out much of the view. The really went a bit OTT with the barriers.

    Half of the original park is no longer there. The area that used to house the museums and exhibit buildings, to the Southwest end, have been demolished and the site is under ongoing construction. Of what I don't know. What remains is more than enough for a good day out if you want a day out in a park.

    It is a park. A big park. Don't expect it to be any more than that. If you want a walk in a park with trees, flowers, and not too many people, then come out here. If you don't mind the crowds, then there are other parks in the centre of the city that are more convenient.

    BTW, the best place to eat within the park is the former Pakistan garden. The building there has been converted into a cafe with western food.
    Written 1 September 2018
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  • Teo ZQ
    Singapore, Singapore536 contributions
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    New and nice museum. The museum is 3 story with multiple exhibition halls. Each halls is different exhibition eg ancient coins, culture and so on.

    The museum is located quite far from city centre but easily accessible via metro line 2.

    Will recommended at least half a day to visit to see all the exhibition.
    Written 27 October 2023
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  • KodoDrummer
    Buenos Aires, Argentina65,207 contributions
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    Dongling Park is home to a collection of ancient buildings and structures, including the mausoleum of Qing Taizu Nuerhachi (1559-1626) and his queen. Nuerchachi was a chieftain of a Manchurian tribe and a co-founder of the Manchu/Qing Dynasty. The park has many beautiful flower beds, stone statues of animals, an ancient-style Chinese bridge, and more. It's definitely worth a visit!
    Written 9 March 2024
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  • bziegela
    Stoneville, Australia3 contributions
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    The park was well worth visiting on its own
    Even to see Chinese families enjoying themselves
    Many groups were dancing some in traditional costume
    Seemed to be the only non Chinese person there on the day
    Parts of. The tomb were being renovated
    Written 2 September 2018
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  • mintymooo
    Dublin, Ireland282 contributions
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    Interesting market ... completely underground and large. I went on a very cold day.. and it was good to be out of the cold. A lot of stalls with a variety of cut price goods... worth a visit particularly on a cold day.
    Written 7 February 2018
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  • KodoDrummer
    Buenos Aires, Argentina65,207 contributions
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    I was here twice during my Shenyang stay. Both times, a moderate number of people were walking on, shopping, and enjoying Taiyuan Pedestrian Street's offerings. A few stores were offering substantial discounts of 50% to 70%.
    Written 9 March 2024
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