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10:15 — Daytrip to Shenyang — the train ride

I used up one of my valuable days off this week to take a day-trip to Shenyang, the capital of the Liaoning Province. Catching an early-morning train meant I was able to gawk at the many dozens of people practising... [more]

19:17 — Daytrip to Shenyang — ni hao, Chairman Mao

After grabbing a quick snack of baozi [steamed dumplings], our first stop was the enormous statue of Mao Zedong, situated in the centre of a huge roundabout since 1969. With his arm raised in gentle salute, he almost looks as... [more]

20:49 — Daytrip to Shenyang — the Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty

The main event of the day was a visit to the Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty. The following is taken from the information sign on display at the main entrance: The Imperial Palace in Shenyang was the founding base... [more]