Shenyang 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

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

postcard from Mukden, China - street scene, 1925
3782626 postcard from Mukden, China - street scene, 1925; (add.info.: Postcard from Mukden, China - 1925. Sent to: Miss Barbara P. Wade, Carfax, Durdham Park, Bristol, England, Via SIBERIA)

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

Shenyang JJ-5 NX69PP - 2269
Shenyang JJ-5 NX69PP / 2269 (ex PLAAF 1327), a melange of J-5 and JJ-2 (MiG-17 and MiG-15UTI) (J - Jianjiji-5 - fighter) (JJ - Jianjiji Jiaolianji - fighter trainer) Date: circa 2000

Shenyang J-8II F-8II at the 38th Paris Air Show on 17 June1989. Date: 1989

Shenyang J-5 N306DM (msn 0714), a Chinese built version of the MiG-17. Date: circa 1990

The Japanese March on Niuchuang (b / w photo)
1627857 The Japanese March on Niuchuang (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Japanese March on Niuchuang)

Sketches of Mukden (b / w photo)
1627805 Sketches of Mukden (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Mukden. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 January 1895)

South Entrance to the Fu-Ling, the Tomb of Nurhachu, Founder of the Manchu Dynasty (engraving)
1107816 South Entrance to the Fu-Ling, the Tomb of Nurhachu, Founder of the Manchu Dynasty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Manchurian Deities (engraving)
1107930 Manchurian Deities (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manchurian Deities)

The Seat of War in Eastern Asia, Mukden (b / w photo)
1107844 The Seat of War in Eastern Asia, Mukden (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seat of War in Eastern Asia, Mukden)

P Ailou at the Pei-Ling, the Emperor Tai Tsungs Tomb, Mukden (engraving)
1107815 P Ailou at the Pei-Ling, the Emperor Tai Tsungs Tomb, Mukden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: P Ailou at the Pei-Ling)

Production of mining machinery in a factory in Shenyang, Peoples Republic of China, 1950s (colour photo)
5232008 Production of mining machinery in a factory in Shenyang, Peoples Republic of China, 1950s (colour photo) by Chinese Photographer

Approach to the Governor-Generals Palace at Mukden (engraving)
1107814 Approach to the Governor-Generals Palace at Mukden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Approach to the Governor-Generals Palace at Mukden)

The Russo-Japanese War: a detachment of Baikal Cossacks, 1904. Private Collection

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

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

South Manchurian Railway Company Hospital - Shenyang, China
South Manchurian Railway Company Hospital - Shenyang (formerly Mukden), China. With the region under Japanese control following victory in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

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

Tomb of the Emperor Qing Taizong and the sacred path at Moukden, China (b / w photo)
XIR213174 Tomb of the Emperor Qing Taizong and the sacred path at Moukden, China (b/w photo) by Gribayedoff, Valerian (1858-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

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

Shenyang, China, Three ancient golden carved bells

Shenyang, China, close-up of ornate tile work and carvings at the Imperial Palace

Shenyang, China, Close-up of the wooden wheel of an Emperors ceremonial carriage

Japanese Military leaders st Shenyang, Manchuria
The Heads of the Japanese Military at the headquarters of their Manchurian Armies at Mukden (now Shenyang), Manchuria following the end of the Russo-Japanese war (1904-1905)

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

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Shenyang, a city steeped in history and culture, is a captivating destination in Liaoning Province, China. The Imperial Palace at Shenyang stands as a testament to its imperial past, offering visitors a glimpse into the grandeur of the Qing Dynasty. As you wander through its halls and courtyards, you can almost feel the echoes of emperors long gone. In the heart of Shenyang, an imposing Mao statue commands attention, reminding all who pass by of China's revolutionary history. Snowy roofs add a touch of enchantment to this bustling metropolis during winter months, creating picturesque scenes that are truly mesmerizing. Venturing further out from the city center will lead you to Zhaoling Tomb – an architectural marvel nestled amidst serene surroundings. This sacred burial site pays homage to Emperor Huang Taiji and his Empress Dowager Xiaoduanwen. For aviation enthusiasts, it offers an array of aircraft wonders like the Shenyang JJ-5 NX69PP - 2269 and the iconic Shenyang J-8II F-8II fighter jets. These magnificent machines showcase China's prowess in aerospace technology. History buffs will be captivated by The Fuling Mausoleum from the Qing Dynasty era – an intricate complex where several emperors rest eternally. Another historical gem is South Manchurian Railway Company Hospital which bears witness to significant events that shaped Chinese society. Amidst all these remarkable sights lies Mukden – forever etched in history due to "The Crisis in China. " A black-and-white photograph serves as a haunting reminder of tragic events that unfolded here involving missionaries who lost their lives while spreading their message. Shenyang is more than just a city; it is an amalgamation of ancient traditions and modern progress. With each step taken within its boundaries, one can't help but be awestruck by its rich heritage and the stories it holds.