Shenyang Imperial Palace opens to the public after 30 years
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The tourists visited Shenyang Imperial Palace of Phoenix Building on Tuesday in northeast China's Liaoning Province. After nearly 30 years of closure, the Imperial Palace of Phoenix Building opened to the public in 1990. /VCG Photo

The tourists visited Shenyang Imperial Palace of Phoenix Building on Tuesday in northeast China's Liaoning Province. After nearly 30 years of closure, the Imperial Palace of Phoenix Building opened to the public in 1990. /VCG Photo

Imperial Palace of Phoenix Building is the only existing royal palace in China outside of the Forbidden City in Beijing. A square building with a yellow and green roof, it is decorated throughout with dragons. There is a great view of the city from the top of the building. /VCG Photo

Imperial Palace of Phoenix Building is the only existing royal palace in China outside of the Forbidden City in Beijing. A square building with a yellow and green roof, it is decorated throughout with dragons. There is a great view of the city from the top of the building. /VCG Photo

The Phoenix Building was the highest building in the city of Shenyang at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, which was built in 1625 when the founding emperor Nurhachi was in power. The Imperial Palace of Phoenix Building was finished in 1636 by his son Abahai (Huangtaiji). /VCG Photo

The Phoenix Building was the highest building in the city of Shenyang at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, which was built in 1625 when the founding emperor Nurhachi was in power. The Imperial Palace of Phoenix Building was finished in 1636 by his son Abahai (Huangtaiji). /VCG Photo

In order to provide a comfortable visit experience for the tourists, the Shenyang Imperial Palace decided to allow 20 people to visit per day. /VCG Photo

In order to provide a comfortable visit experience for the tourists, the Shenyang Imperial Palace decided to allow 20 people to visit per day. /VCG Photo