Snowy Shenyang Imperial Palace
Shenyang Imperial Palace (沈阳故宫) or Mukden Palace (盛京宫殿) is located in the center of Shenyang, the capital and largest city of China’s northeast Liaoning Province.
It was the former palace of the Later Jin dynasty and the early Qing dynasty, built in built in 1625, and the first three Qing emperors lived there from 1625 to 1644.
Early construction began in 1625 by Nurhaci, the founder of the Later Jin dynasty. By 1631, additional structures were added during the reign of Nurhaci’s successor, Hong Taiji.
The palace was built to resemble the Forbidden City in Beijing. However, the palace also exhibits hints of Manchu and Tibetan architectural styles.
In 1955, the Mukden Palace was converted into the Shenyang Imperial Palace Museum.
In 2004, it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as an extension of the Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, or Forbidden City, in Beijing.
Video Source: 2025年春节 雪后盛京 沈阳故宫 on Bilibili