Theme 2: Travel Back to the Qing Dynasty

Guide: Morning –– Visit Shenyang Imperial Palace. Built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), it is one of the two best-preserved palace complexes in China, the other being the Forbidden City in Beijing. Shenyang Imperial Palace was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2004.

Noon –– Have a lunch of Laobian dumplings on Zhongjie Street. Laobian dumplings are famous for their ingredients, production process and taste.

Afternoon –– Visit Zhaoling Tomb, the burial place of Hong Taiji, the second emperor of the Qing Dynasty, and his wife.

Evening –– Savor eight traditional Manchu courses, including four meat dishes and four vegetable plates. Then go to Shengjing Moulin Rouge for a wonderful performance. Shengjing Moulin Rouge highlights a large performance integrating drama, song, dance, acrobatics, magic and opera in a showcase of Shenyang culture and North China’s most attractive features.

Shenyang Imperial Palace [Photo/VCG]