Saturday, November 5, 2011

China (Shenyang, Liaoning) Aug/Sept 2011

Hostel: Shenyang Sanpi Youth Hostel - Y90 (dorm x 2 nights)
Train: Baihe > Shenyang - Y50 (hard seat)
Taxi / Bus: Y23
Emtrance fee: Y30 + Y25
Food & groceries: Y47
Total cost incurred (3 days): Y265 (Rm127)

" Shenyang, a Mongol trading centre (11th century) & a capital of Manchu empire (17th century). War lords, the Japanese rule (1931), the Russians (1945), the Kuomintang (1946) & finally in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party (1948) "

1) Imperial Palace, Shenyang - a UNESCO cultural heritage site, a mini version of Forbidden City, Beijing, entrance fee Y30 (Senior)


Shenyang Imperial Palace Museum, Liaoning




2) North Tomb - an UNESCO cultural heritage site, the burial place of Huang Taiji (1592-1643) ans Zhao Ling Tomb - entrance Y25 (senior)



3) White Pagoda & 18 September History Museum, Shenyang, Liaoning - closed for renovation at the time of my visit !


4) General Chang's residence, Shenyang, Liaoning


North tomb, Zhaoling, Imperial Palace (the mini Forbidden City), General Chang's residence, 18 Sept History Museum .... these past history tells us all !

The secret of life: If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps life moving "

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