Liaoning Collection

Imperial Palace at Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
Part of the Imperial Palace at Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. Construction began in 1625 under Nurhachi, and was completed in 1636 by his son, Huang Taiji (Emperor Taizong)

Mao statue in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
A large statue of Chairman Mao Tse Dong in Zhongshan Square (once called Red Flag Square) at Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China

Lushunkou - Port Arthur
Railway Station at Lushunkou (a district in the municipality of Dalian, Liaoning province, also called Lushun City or Lushun Port, formerly known as both Port Arthur and Ryojun...!). Date: circa 1910s

Zhaoling Tomb, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
View of the Zhaoling Tomb in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. It is the mausoleum of Huang Taiji (Emperor Taizong) of the Qing Dynasty and his Queen. Construction began in 1643 and took eight years

Siege of Port Arthur - 203 Hill - Japanese Memorial
Japanese memorial on the summit of 203 Hill, high ground located in Lushunkou District, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, China - scene of bloody fighting between Japanese

The Fuling Mausoleum, Qing Dynasty - Shenyang, China
The Fuling or Fu Mausoleum (" Mausoleum of Happiness" ) also known as the East Mausoleum - the mausoleum of Nurhaci, the founding emperor of the Qing dynasty and his wife

Tower - Baiyu Hill (Baiyushan), Dalian
The War Monument (Baiyu Mountain Tower), at the summit of Baiyu Hill (Baiyushan) (Mt. Hakugyoku), Dalian, Liaoning province (also called Lushun City or Lushun Port)

Scene of operations south of Port Adams, Manchuria, Russo-Japanese War, 1905. The Russo-Japanese War arose due to the two countries conflicting territorial ambitions in East Asia

Port Arthur, Manchuria, showing Japanese and Russian fortifications, Russo-Japanese War, 1905. The city of Port Arthur, leased from the Chinese by Russia

Field Marshal Marquis Oyama Iwao, Japanese soldier, Mukden, Manchuria, 1906. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Field Marshal Marquis Oyama Iwao, Japanese soldier, Mukden, Manchuria, 1906. Detail from a stereoscopic card. Japan was leased the Liaodong Peninsula in Manchuria as one of the terms of the Treaty of

A man eating, Mukden (Shenyang), China, 1936. Artist: Wide World Photos
A man eating, Mukden (Shenyang), China, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Japanese troops attacking Russian trenches, Mukden, Manchuria, October 1904. Fighting during the Russo-Japanese War

Old Imperial Temple roofs in the snow in Beiling Park, Shenyang China
Shenyang, China - January 2000; Beiling Park has always acted as the green lungs of polluted Shenyang, an otherwise grim industrial city of Chinas NE Liaoning Province

Sunrise in the city - Shenyang, China
Shenyang, China - December 2000 It could be anywhere, but this city is Shenyang, in Chinas industrial north-east; a place definitely not frequented by tourists

Shenyang Copper Smelter, China
Shenyang, Liaoning China - December 2000 I lived in Shenyang for a year as Director of an EU/China air pollution project, and came to know it well

Benxi cement plant in NE China
Benxi, China, April 1999; Cement plants anywhere in the world tend not to win beauty contests. And this one, in the bleak industrial city of Benxi

Dramatic mid-winter sky and rooftops in a shanty town in Shenyang, NE China, 1989
Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China - 12 December 1999; no people in view; Shenyang is not the sort of place in China that tourists would knowingly want to - or get to - visit

Astonishing mid-winter sky and rooftops in a shanty town in Shenyang, NE China, 1999
Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China - 12 December 1999; no people in view; Shenyang is not the sort of place in China that tourists would knowingly want to - or get to - visit

The Yellow Sea. the Bohai Sea. Dalian. Liaoning. China

Treaty - Battle of Lushun - Anatoly Stessel, Nogi Maresuke
The Shuishiying in Lushunkou District, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China, where the cease fire treaty of the Battle of Lushun was signed between Anatoly Stessel (1848-1915)

Shenyang Imperial Palace, also named Mukden Palace, start built in 1625 year'and finished in 1636 in the Qing dynasty in China

Little girl in costume at Shenyang, Liaoning Province, Chi
A little Chinese girl in traditional costume standing on a large black and gold chair at Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China

Port Arthur - Lushunkou - China
A panoramic view of Lushunkou (a district in the municipality of Dalian, Liaoning province, also called Lushun City or Lushun Port, formerly known as both Port Arthur and Ryojun)

Patriotic Shrine - Paiyushan - Port Arthur
Patriotic Shrine - Paiyushan - Lushunkou (a district in the municipality of Dalian, Liaoning province, also called Lushun City or Lushun Port, formerly known as both Port Arthur and Ryojun)

Matsu Park - Dalian, China - a major city and seaport in the south of Liaoning Province, Peoples Republic of China. It is the southernmost city of Northeast China

Martyrs Monument, Hakugyokuzan Ryojun, Port Arthur, Memorial. ort Arthur is now under Chinese control and is known as Lushunkou (a district in the municipality of Dalian, Liaoning province)

Port Arthur, Weihai, China. At various times also known as Ryojun, Lushunkou, Lushun City and Lushun Port. Date: circa 1890

Yutyrannus huali is a feathered tyrannosauroid from the Early Cretacous of China

Shenyang city, Liaoning Province, China - Kasugacho Street
Shenyang city, Liaoning Province, China - The lively (Commercial) Kasugacho (Kasuga-Cho) Street - small inset illustration of three men playing the traditional Chines boardgame Go. Date: circa 1910s

The Tartar General of Mukden (Shenyang), China
Fing-tun, The Tartar General of Mukden (now called Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning province in China) - forced to withdraw from the town during the Russo-Japanese War by the Russian Admiral

Russo-Japanese War - The Capture of Port Arthur - Jan 1905
Russo-Japanese War - The Japanese Capture of Port Arthur - January 1905. Date: 1905

Red Cross Tents at Mukden - Russo-Japanese War
Red Cross Tents at Mukden - the last major land battle of the Russo-Japanese War, fought from 20th February to 10th March 1905 between Japan and Russia near Mukden in Manchuria

Chinese Boatmen at Port Arthur
Chinese boatmen in the Port at Lushunkou, a district in the municipality of Dalian, Liaoning province, also called Lushun City or Lushun Port, formerly known as both Port Arthur and Ryojun

China - Dalian City
Dalian, China. The settlement was occupied by the British in 1858, returned to the Chinese in the 1880s, and then occupied by Japan in 1895 during the first Sino-Japanese War

Province of Liaoning, China, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the province of Liaoning, China. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

Province of Liaoning, China, Relief Map
Relief map of the province of Liaoning, China. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Reconstruction, Long-tailed, Seed-eating Bird Fossil, illustration Prehistory

Lushunkou / Port Arthur - The Harbour
Lushunkou (a district in the municipality of Dalian, Liaoning province, also called Lushun City or Lushun Port, formerly known as both Port Arthur and Ryojun...!) - The Harbour. Date: circa 1905

Lushunkou / Port Arthur - General Panoramic View
Lushunkou (a district in the municipality of Dalian, Liaoning province, also called Lushun City or Lushun Port, formerly known as both Port Arthur and Ryojun - General Panoramic View. Date: circa 1905

Microraptor dinosaur, artwork
Microraptor dinosaur. Computer artwork of a microraptor dino-bird on a fern around 120 million years ago during the early Cretaceous period, in what is now Liaoning, China

Cretaceous life, artwork
Cretaceous life. Artwork of a number of different prehistoric creatures that existed during the Lower Cretaceous period (between 146 and 98 million years ago) in the Yixian Formation, Liaoning

Port Arthur (Dalian) - Japanese bombardment
Port Arthur (Dalian) - a Russian administrative building damaged during the Japanese bombardment in February 1904. Dalian, Liaoning province

North Pagoda, Falun Temple, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, Chi
View of the North Pagoda of the Falun Temple at Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, built in 1643

Panorama of the Main Square - Dalian (Dairen) in the Liaoning Province, China - 40km from Port Arthur (modern Lushunkou). In 1898

Russian troops at Port Arthur
Port Arthur - held by Russia prior to defeat in the Russo-Japanese war. In this photograph, the 1st Company of the 10th Regiment pose for an official photograph

Dalian, China - The Harbour and Railway Depot, during Japanese occupation. The settlement was occupied by the British in 1858, returned to the Chinese in the 1880s

Port Arthur - Red Cross Tent
Red Cross tent at Port Arthur, near to the foundation stone for a new Red Cross Hospital to be built on the site. Port Arthur (modern Lushunkou) is a district in the municipality of Dalian

Port Arthur - The Pushkin School during the period of Russian occupation of the city. Port Arthur is now under Chinese control and is known as Lushunkou (a district in the municipality of Dalian)

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"Liaoning: A Journey Through History and Beauty" Immerse yourself in the captivating wonders Province, China. Begin your adventure at the Imperial Palace in Shenyang, a majestic structure that echoes the grandeur of ancient dynasties. Marvel at its intricate architecture and delve into the rich history it holds within its walls. As you wander through Shenyang, stumble upon a towering Mao statue, an emblematic figure representing China's revolutionary past. Feel the weight of history as you stand before this powerful symbol. Venture to Lushunkou, also known as Port Arthur, where East meets West in a harmonious blend. Explore its picturesque landscapes and witness remnants of both Japanese and Russian fortifications from the Russo-Japanese War. Stand on 203 Hill and pay tribute to those who fought bravely during this historic conflict. Journey further into Shenyang to discover Zhaoling Tomb, an enchanting burial site from the Qing Dynasty. Admire its serene beauty surrounded by lush greenery while contemplating the legacy left behind by emperors long gone. Uncover more treasures at The Fuling Mausoleum in Shenyang – another testament to Qing Dynasty's opulence. Step back in time as you explore this sacred resting place for royalty and marvel at its architectural splendor. For breathtaking panoramic views head towards Baiyu Hill (Baiyushan) Tower located in Dalian cityscape - let your eyes feast on nature's masterpiece while breathing fresh air atop this magnificent vantage point. Transport yourself back to significant moments with scenes depicting Manchuria during World Wars; observe strategic battlefields like Port Adams or gaze upon Japanese-Russian fortifications during Russo-Japanese War - reminders of turbulent times etched into Liaoning's landscape. End your journey with Field Marshal Marquis Oyama Iwao’s portrait captured by Underwood & Underwood - a tribute to the courageous soldiers who shaped history in Mukden, Manchuria.