Changchun - Provincial Museum

(Local Name: 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)