[2025 Shenyang Attraction] Travel Guide for The "9.18" Historical Museum (Updated Apr)

🇨🇳 Northeast and North China Tour - Day 10 🗓 January 17, 2025 I explored the exhibition detailing the events of September 18, 1931, when Japanese imperial soldiers fabricated the Mukden Incident, blaming it on China, and used it as a pretext to invade not only Shenyang but the entire Manchurian region. As a Korean, I deeply empathize with the severe harm inflicted by Japan on both Korea and China, and I firmly believe such unprovoked aggression is utterly unforgivable.

Northerners have heating in winter, so they are not used to living in the south. Southerners tend to open windows for ventilation, which can make northerners feel freezing. But the large chimneys burning coal for heating in the north have also become one of the strange sights for southern children traveling to the north. Shenyang, an industrial city, what fun is there? In terms of ice and snow, it is not as good as Harbin, and in terms of cultural characteristics, it is not as good as Beijing. So why go to Shenyang? If you are based on the above two points, I sincerely advise you to change your itinerary; if you are exploring a new city or adding it to your itinerary, Shenyang is also a good choice. After all, flights to Shenyang are cheaper. 📖3-Day, 2-Night Itinerary: 1. DAY 1 (History and Culture): Shenyang Imperial Palace - Shengjing Department Store Observation Deck (a good spot to view the overall layout of the Imperial Palace) - Marshal Zhang Xueliang's Mansion - Xita Food Street. 2. DAY 2 (History and Nature): Beiling Park Ice and Snow Activities - September 18th History Museum - Catholic Church. 3. DAY 3 (Nature): Xiaoheyan Morning Market - Hun River - Qipan Mountain. ✅Attraction Notes: 1. The Shenyang Imperial Palace opens at 8:00 a.m., and going early can avoid crowds. 2. The Shengjing Department Store Observation Deck closes at 5:00 p.m., so pay attention to time planning. 3. The view of the sunset over the Hun River is very beautiful. In the morning, you can watch wild ducks/geese, which fly back every winter and migrate again in April; in the evening, you can watch the sunset, the beauty of the setting sun reflecting on the long river. 4. For Beiling Park, you need to buy a combined ticket for the park entrance and the ice and snow park. For the ice and snow park, it is sufficient to buy a combined ticket for 3 powered activities. 5. Try to arrange the Xiaoheyan Morning Market on the last day of your trip, so you can take your purchases with you directly. 🏠Accommodation Recommendation: Zuoyoujia Life Guesthouse, Laobeishi Scenic Area. The guesthouse is very clean and offers great value for money.

💥As soon as you enter the museum, you can feel the weight of history. The precious cultural relics, photos, and historical materials 📜 seem to be telling the painful history. 😢 🌟The exhibits in the exhibition hall are shocking. The realistic scene restoration makes people feel as if they are in that war-torn era. 🕯 The deeds of the anti-Japanese heroes are even more touching, as they wrote a magnificent chapter with their lives and blood. 💪🏻 🌈Here, we can deeply feel the indomitable spirit of the Chinese nation. It constantly reminds us to cherish the hard-won peaceful life we have now. 🥰 🙏🏻Let's walk into the September 18th History Museum together, remember history, and commemorate the martyrs. 💕 Work hard for a better tomorrow. 💗 🎫 Tickets: Free, but reservations are required in advance. ⏰ Opening hours: Open from Tuesday to Sunday all year round, from 9:00 to 17:00 (last entry at 16:30) in summer (April to October); from 9:00 to 16:30 (last entry at 16:00) in winter (November to March). Please note that the museum is usually closed all day on Mondays, except for public holidays and special circumstances. 🚇 Transportation: 📍 Address: No. 46, Wanghua South Street, Dadong District, Shenyang City. 🚌 Bus: Take bus No. 163, 212, 253, 298, etc. to the September 18th History Museum Station, and walk to the museum. 🚅 Subway: Take Metro Line 10 to Beita Station (Exit A), and walk about 1.1 km to the museum. 🚗 Self-driving: There is a parking lot in the museum, but the number of parking spaces is limited, so it is recommended to check the parking situation in advance. The surrounding roads may be subject to traffic control during holidays or special events, so plan your route in advance. ⭐ Visiting route: ➡️ After entering the museum, it is recommended to visit the exhibitions in order. There are seven exhibition halls in the museum, which comprehensively display the historical background, process, and impact of the September 18th Incident through more than 800 photos, more than 300 objects, and nearly 100 documents and archives. ➡️ Pay special attention to the Remnant Calendar Monument, which is a landmark building of the museum, 18 meters high, 30 meters wide, and 11 meters deep. The monument looks like a huge and incomplete desk calendar, with the calendar of September 18, 1931, on the right side, and the relevant inscription on the left side, reminding people to always remember the day when the national disaster occurred. ➡️ During the visit, you can carefully watch various scene restorations, sculptures, oil paintings, etc., to feel the historical atmosphere more deeply. The museum provides free Chinese guided tours at 10:00 am and 14:00 pm. If you want to learn more about the exhibition, it is recommended to follow the guide.

Shenyang September 18th History Museum is a hall that carries the painful and resistant memories of the Chinese nation. It stands quietly at No. 46, Wanghua South Street, Dadong District, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. It was the site of the September 18th Incident and a place of eternal pain in the hearts of the Chinese people. Walking into the museum is like traveling through a time tunnel, back to that era of broken mountains and rivers and turbulent times. In the exhibition hall, historical photos, precious cultural relics, and touching historical records all tell the story of humiliation and resistance. Seeing those heroes and heroines who sacrificed their lives for the independence of the country and the dignity of the nation, a strong sense of patriotism arises in my heart. Every exhibit in the museum carries heavy historical memories. They silently tell the story of Japanese imperialism's aggression and oppression of China and also show the great spirit of the Chinese people's indomitable and heroic struggle. These exhibits not only remind us of history but also make us cherish the hard-won peace and prosperity. Standing in the museum, I deeply feel the weight of history and the greatness of the nation. Every time we look back at history, it is to move forward better. We must remember history, commemorate the martyrs, and turn this memory into motivation to contribute to the prosperity and strength of the motherland. Shenyang September 18th History Museum is an eternal monument. It witnesses the suffering and glory of the Chinese nation and inspires us to stay true to our original aspirations and keep our mission in mind in the new era, and strive for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

It is recommended for those who come to Shenyang and have time to come and see. Located in the Dadong District of Shenyang, Liutiao Lake Bridge is also the site of the "September 18th Incident" that shocked China and foreign countries 76 years ago. The "Remnant Calendar Monument" at the door is eye-catching, and the exhibits inside are heavy but not too depressing. 🏠September 18th History Museum ⏰Recommended duration: 1 hour 💰Admission: 🆓

A museum worth visiting, and no tickets are required The live tour is very detailed and touching🥲 And the fee is reasonable If you have a must-see place in Shenyang #沈