Exhibitions continue at Shenyang Imperial Palace

An exhibition on the first three capitals of the Qing Dynasty (1611-1911) before the dynasty moved to Beijing is currently being held in Shenyang Imperial Palace, Chinanews.com.cn reported on June 15.

Some 110 items are on display in chronological order, including historical relics, archaeological materials and historic pictures, which showcase the architectural features and palace design of the three ancient capitals, along with descriptions of the lives and economic and trade activities of the Man people who lived in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

Umbrellas with dragon-shaped pictures on the surface were also launched to attract tourists.

A staff member in Shenyang Imperial Palace showcases the newly-launched Chinese dragon umbrella on June 15. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Meanwhile, the Chongzheng Temple of the Shenyang Imperial Palace, also called Jinluan Temple, is being repaired during the exhibition period, as a step to protect the precious cultural relics left from the ancient dynasty.

Shenyang Imperial Palace, also called Mukden Palace, was built in 1625 as the residence of Nurhaci and his son Hong Taiji, founders of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Shenyang was later used as an accompanying capital after the dynasty moved its capital to Beijing in 1644. Currently, it is one of the best-preserved palaces in China.

Covering an area of over 60,000 square meters, Mukden Palace has a total of 114 ancient buildings and more than 500 rooms, along with collections of valuable porcelain, lacquers, jewelry, clothing from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), writings and paintings.

A tourist photographs a ceramic vase in Shenyang Imperial Palace on June 15. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Tourists enjoy the exhibition in Shenyang Imperial Palace on June 15. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Mukden Palace was first approved as a museum in 1926 and opened to the public in 1929.

In 1961, Mukden Palace was approved as being part of the first group of national-level major historical and cultural sites.

In July 2004, the World Heritage Committee added Mukden Palace to the representative list of World Cultural Heritage sites.

At present, Mukden Palace serves as a museum and research institute for the history and cultural relics of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

The Chongzheng Temple of Shenyang Imperial Palace undergoes repair work on June 15. [Photo/Chinanews.com]