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The former imperial palace of Puyi, the last emperor of China, who served as the puppet emperor of Manchukuo under Japanese occupation.
Key Information
Historical Period
1932-1945
Architectural Style
Mixed Chinese-Western
UNESCO Status
Not listed
Best Time to Visit
April to October
Audio Guide
Available
The Puppet Manchurian Palace Museum offers a profound glimpse into a controversial period of Chinese history. This extensive complex served as the official residence of Puyi from 1932 to 1945 during the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo. The museum preserves the original architecture and furnishings, allowing visitors to walk through the same halls and rooms where Puyi lived his constrained imperial life. The exhibits provide comprehensive historical context about this occupation period and Puyi's transformation from emperor to puppet ruler.
Things to Do
- Explore the main palace buildings including the Qinmin Building and Jixi Building
- View historical photographs and documents in the exhibition halls
- See Puyi's personal living quarters and office spaces
- Watch documentary films about the Manchukuo period
- Walk through the beautiful surrounding gardens
- Visit the adjacent museum with additional historical artifacts
