Day 01
Shenyang Imperial Heritage and Ancient Civilizations
Morning
- Begin the day at Shenyang Imperial Palace (Mukden Palace).
- Explore the layout and aesthetics of ancient Chinese architecture.
- Appreciate the unique blend of Han and Manchu cultural elements.
- Learn about the Qing Dynasty's early history and the role Shenyang played as a former capital.
- Discover the significance of imperial design, including courtyards, halls, and gates.
- Understand the origins and rise of the Manchu people.
- Proceed to a local restaurant for lunch.
- Sample traditional Northeastern Chinese dishes such as dumplings, stews, or cold noodles.
- Experience local flavors and hospitality.
Afternoon
Visit Marshal Zhang's Mansion.
- Stroll through the residence once home to warlord Zhang Zuolin and his son Zhang Xueliang.
- Examine the combination of Chinese and Western architectural styles.
- Learn about the Zhang family's political legacy in Northeast China.
- Understand the mansion's role in modern Chinese history.
Enter the nearby Shenyang Finance Museum.
- Discover the development of China's financial systems and currency evolution.
- Observe historical banking tools, ledgers, and currency specimens.
- Gain insight into the economic changes of the 20th century.
Conclude the tour at the Xinle Archaeological Site Museum.
- Explore a recreated Neolithic village that reflects life 7,000 years ago.
- View artifacts such as pottery, tools, and reconstructed dwellings.
- Learn about early human settlement and the significance of the Xinle culture.
