Beiling, the biggest park of Shenyang, covers an area of 3,300,000m2. It was the tomb of the second emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Huangtaiji, and his wife. Its real name is "Zhaoling". In 1927, Fentian Provincial Government opened up the mausoleum as a park. As it is located in the northern part of the city, it is called "Beiling (Bei means north)". Zhaoling, the pride of Chinese ancient architecture, is one of the historic spots in Shenyang and a representative of cultural exchange between Han Nationality and Man Nationality. Along with the pavement in the park stand Beilou (building for stele), Huanbiao (the stone pillars with stone animals on the top), Qingtianzhu (stone pillars used to support the sky), stone elephants, stone horses, stone camels, stone Kylin (auspicious animal in ancient time), stone lion, and other stone animals. Fangcheng (square town) is the main part of the mausoleum. Under the town is the tomb of Huangtaiji and his wife. Yellow tiles on the roof and red bricks on the wall show the royal glory and magnificence of structure in Qing Dynasty. After the foundation of PRC, Beiling has been well preserved and extended. There are ancient buildings and modern entertainment facilities in the park. You can recall the past in sight of historic spots in Beiling Park. Beiling is the place you can never miss when you pay a visit to Shenyang.

　　Fuling (the East Mausoleum)

　　 Fuling is the tomb of Nu’erhachi and his wife. As it is 11 km from the city and is located in the northeastern part of the city, it is also called "Dongling (Dong means east)".

　　Nu’erhachi was Manchurian, and his family name is Aixinjueluo. He used to be conferred headman of Nüzhen Nationality (the ancestor Manchurian) in Jianzhou region. He unified the tribes of Nüzhen Nationality and founded Jin Regime (Post Jin in history). He had good command of Chinese and Manchu language. He created Baqi (Eight Banners) system and Manchu characters. For his great contribution to the development of Manchu in the early days, he was regarded the hero of Manchu and was buried in Fuling when he died. He was honored retroactively as Taizu of Qing Dynasty for his great contribution in military strategy, politics and culture after his son, Huantaiji, founded Qing Dynasty.

　　Construction of Fuling began in 1629 and 1651 saw the completion. Reconstruction during the reign of Kangxi and Qianlong formed today’s Fuling. The mausoleum faces Hunhe River with Tianzhu Hill behind. Although the layout of Fuling is exactly the same as Zhaoling, it has two distinguish features but it was built on the hillside and it goes up in the north and down in the south: first, you have to climb 108 stone steps if you want to approach it; second, the tomb looks great and magnificent on the hillside.

　　Fuling is smaller than Zhaoling, but its unique location and wonderful surroundings make it more attractive. After your visit to Zhaoling, your visit to Fuling never makes you feel alike. Fuling area has now been developed to a sanitarium area.

　　Shenyang Imperial Palace
　　Shenyang Imperial Palace was built by Nu’erhachi and Haungtaiji. Qingshizu, Fulin proclaimed emperor in the palace. Shenyang Imperial Palace is among the list of famous historical architectures and is one of two well-preserved architectural complexes in China. Its history, geographical condition and Manchu characteristic make it totally different from Beijing Imperial Palace. It has some unique buildings in the architectural history of China, such as golden dragon pillar in Dazheng Hall, Chongzheng Hall, flank-lined Shiwang Pavilion, bag-shaped Qingning Palace with the Kang built into the shape of fylfot, classical and elegant Wensu Pavilion, Phoenix Building, and etc. Especially, “High Palace and Low Hall” shows Manchu architectural characteristic, and you cannot enjoy it in other places. Construction of the palace with an area of 60,000m2 began in 1625 and was completed in 1636. It has over 90 buildings with more than 300 rooms.