Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo
伪满皇宫博物院
The former court of Puyi, the last emperor, during his time as the puppet 'emperor' of Manchukuo. It is an important site for understanding Japan's invasion of China and the history of Manchukuo.
The Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo is on Guangfu North Road in Kuancheng District, Changchun. The building was originally the office of the Jilin-Heilongjiang Customs and Monopoly Bureau, and from 1932 to 1945 it was converted into Puyi's 'Imperial Palace.' The complex has an inner court and an outer court. The Jixi Pavilion in the inner court was the living quarters of Puyi, Empress Wanrong and Consort Tan Yuling, displayed as it originally was. The outer court's Qinmin Pavilion housed Puyi's 'regency,' his 'enthronement' and offices, while the Tongde Hall was a palace built by the Japanese for Puyi. It was lavishly decorated but never formally used. The site also has an exhibition on Puyi's life, 'From Emperor to Citizen,' and the Northeast Occupation History Exhibition Hall, which systematically presents Japan's invasion of Northeast China. Admission is about 70 yuan, with discounts for students and people aged 60 to 65, and free entry for those under 18 or over 65. Tickets must be booked through the official mini-program with real-name verification. Allow 2.5 to 3 hours. Take Light Rail Line 3 to Manchukuo Imperial Palace Station.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–17:20 (summer) / 08:30–16:30 (winter); check official notices
Nearby sights
- Guangfu Road Morning Market
- Changchun Confucius Temple
- Bore (Prajna) Temple
- People's Square (Changchun)
- Changchun Zoological and Botanical Park
- Culture Square & Geology Palace
- Xinmin Avenue & Eight Ministries of Manchukuo
- Guilin Road Food Street