Changchun - Provincial Museum Sheng Bowuguan
The Provincial Museum is housed in the former Imperial Palace (Weiman Huanggong) in the northeast of the town. This magnificent edifice covers an area of 43,000sq.m/47,000 sq.yd. The various buildings form two complexes: the inner one served as Puyi's private residence, while the outer was used for official purposes only.
The following sections of the palace are of special historical interest: the Palace of Study and Kindness (Jixu Lou), where the Emperor's bedchamber, study, bathroom and prayer-hall are well preserved; the Palace of Diligence and Love of the People (Qinmin Lou), in which Puyi was crowned ruler of Manchuria; the Palace of Longing for Distant Lands (Huaiyuan Lou), used for banqueting, and finally the Hall of Common Virtue (Tongde Dian), where the Emperor received his relatives.
The present museum houses displays including provincial archaeological finds, old paintings and calligraphic documents.
The following sections of the palace are of special historical interest: the Palace of Study and Kindness (Jixu Lou), where the Emperor's bedchamber, study, bathroom and prayer-hall are well preserved; the Palace of Diligence and Love of the People (Qinmin Lou), in which Puyi was crowned ruler of Manchuria; the Palace of Longing for Distant Lands (Huaiyuan Lou), used for banqueting, and finally the Hall of Common Virtue (Tongde Dian), where the Emperor received his relatives.
The present museum houses displays including provincial archaeological finds, old paintings and calligraphic documents.
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