The Baijiu Town with Manchu Charm—The Aisin Gioro Royal Museum
The Aisin Gioro Royal Museum is located in Banlashan Village, Dagujiazi Town, Faku County, Shenyang City, a national 4A-level scenic spot;
Opening hours: 8:00~18:00 Free
Transportation: Self-driving, Taxi
Tour Highlights:
The predecessor of the Aisin Gioro Royal Museum was a royal winery of the Liao Dynasty, renamed in 1635 as 'Zujiabang Burning Pot', and the 'Zujiabang Baijiu' brewed was a special imperial liquor for the Qing court; in 2002, it was renamed 'Shenyang Aisin Gioro Zujiabang Liquor Co., Ltd.'; in 2017, it was upgraded to the 'Aisin Gioro Royal Museum';
Upon arriving at the scenic area, the tall city gate tower, city walls, and a row of ancient houses outside the city gate, along with scattered Aisin Gioro liquor jars, give visitors a feeling as if they have traveled back to ancient times, and it's also a great spot for photography;
Entering the scenic area, you come to Niu Street, which is mainly a commercial street selling liquor and various specialties of Faku County; passing through Niu Street, you reach the Great Qing Granary, which is a great place for photography, whether below or on the city wall;
The Manchu First Square—Imperial Liquor Brewing Workshop, uses traditional techniques with stone pots for distillation and earthen pits for fermentation to brew liquor, and both stone pots and earthen pits have been listed as intangible cultural heritage;
The Tourist Center is also worth checking in, with Aisin Gioro royal characteristics reflected everywhere, making it an excellent spot for photography. Inside, it mainly displays and sells Aisin Gioro liquor, where you can taste and experience, and a long row of liquor jars is also great for photography! Aisin Gioro Royal Museum
Climbing the ancient city wall, with flags fluttering and Qing dynasty cannons rusted, the ancient city tower stands in the middle, making it a really great spot for photography! Overlooking the scenic area from the city wall, you can see the entire area at a glance; the wind turbines on the nearby hillside are also very beautiful against the blue sky and white clouds;
The Aisin Gioro Royal Museum is large in scale, with ancient buildings full of antique charm, such as Qian Huang Academy, Ziyun Palace, Dazheng Pavilion, Qian Gate, Daqian Gate, Qiankun Pavilion, etc., all reflecting the Manchu Qing style, definitely worth a visit and great for photography;
Warm Tips:
The scenic area is about 100 kilometers away from Shenyang. Navigate to the Aisin Gioro Royal Museum for directions, there is no public transportation, only self-driving or taxi is available, with ample parking spaces, and the parking lot is free.