Shenyang is not far from Beijing, only four-hour train or one-four flight. Since it is not a big city, I mobbed the city last Friday
just as planned, starting from Wulihe and ending at Mukden Palace. Later I took a drive to
Liutiaohu and
Beiling (the tomb of
Huang Taji). The next day I visited Yongling (tombs of Ancestors of
Nurhaci) in
Fushun, a nearby city.
There are many amazing Manchu characteristics. For example, the Mukden palace resembles Manchu tents, rather a different style from that of the Forbidden City.
Besides, loongs/dragons are usually flying in Chinese culture. However, I saw some sitting loongs in Yongling, which were said to have evolved from dogs.
Here are some snapshots.
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