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Shenyang Imperial Palace (Gu Gong)

No.171 Shenyang Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110011, China
024-24843819
Ranked #6 of 103 attractions in Shenyang
4.0 of 5 stars 240 Reviews
Type: Castles, Museums, Architectural Buildings
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Edmonton, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

It is interesting to visit this place and compare and contrast it to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. The Qing tombs are well kept and has some similarity to the Ming tombs in Xian. More

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Darwin, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

A wonderful heritage site to visit. Authentic and kept in good condition. Worth a visit. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Wonderful step back in time and right next to great shopping and other interesting cultural experiences More

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indonesia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I went to some museums when i visited China. Shenyang Imperial Palace is also like other historical buildings in CHina. The architecture, the collections, the vibe. I enjoyed my museum visit in China actually, since I am a museum fan:) More

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Caracas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

To fell a part of China history you must visit Shenyang Imperial Palace, some calm you can find whenyo are inside and a very nice museum too More

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Shanghai, China
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

A much more manageable size than Beijing's Forbidden City the Imperial palace in Shenyang is equally grand in form and architecture. That it was empty had more to do with the fact that it was Chinese New year's Eve when we visited and it was -25 C outside with the wind chill. It was a gorgeous sunny day however and... More

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Fushun, China
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

This palace was constructed by the first Qing dynasty when the capital was in the 'dong bei' (东北)region 4+ hours north of Beijing. The architecture is similar to that of the forbidden city in Beijing, which was built by the Ming dynasty, and has a similar feel. There are small differences between the Beijing and Shenyang palaces that you will... More

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Lancashire, England, UK
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Intricate complex with lots of different aspects with insights into the istorical social structure that existed beneath the Emporer More

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Darien, Illinois
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54 reviews 54 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
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This is a must see in Shenyang, especially for those interested in learning how the Manchurians rise up from this part of China and ultimately rule the whole country. Zhong Jie (Middle Street) that leads you into Gu Gong is full of interesting shops. More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

I stayed in Shenyang for just over a week and was determined to get to see the Imperial Palace. Which I did, but picked the wrong day to do it, I went on a Sunday, which was a big mistake, as most local's work a six days a week and the only time they have to visit places is a... More

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