The Imperial Palace Of The Qing Dynasty In ShenYang China

The Shenyang Imperial Palace is famous for its Manchu characteristics and is the founding area of the Qing Dynasty. In 1616, Nuerhachi the chief of Nuzhen tribe in Jianzhou in the Ming Dynasty, unified all the Nuzhen tribe and declared himself "Khan" or King.

an old stone carving




come across this cute warning sign



After the Qing Dynasty moved its capital to Beijing in 1644, the Shenyang Palace was preserved and continued to expanded. From 1671 to 1829 the Qing emperors including KangXi, QinLong, Jiaqing and Daoguang all stay in the palace during their visit and offer sacrifices to their ancestor ceremonies and held celebrations.

the 8 personal Flags of the great Generals of the Qing Dynasty


one of the weapons display




the feeding pole for feeding the crow every morning


On 1 July 2004 Shenyang Palace was inscribe on the list of The World Culture Heritage.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion - Penang

The Pinang Peranakan Mansion was originally the home of Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee.



The building was refurnished and turned into a “Baba Nyonya” Museum to showcase the lifestyle and culture of the eclectic Chinese Straits Settlement in Penang called the Peranakan. The gentlemen were known as “Baba” and the ladies as “Nyonya”.



The mansion was the locations for the filming of the Little Nyonya, a 34 episode drama series by Singapore MediaCrop TV Channel 8.


inside the mansion






the kitchen area


Address of Pinang Peranakan Mansion
29 Church Street
10200 George Town
Penang
Tel: 604-2642929
Fax: 604-2641929
E-mail: mhbaba@gmail.com
Web Site: http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/

Visiting Hours: 9.30am to 5pm
Monday to Sunday including Public Holidays
Entrance Fees: RM10.00 for adult and free for children below 6 years

Harbin Night Scene

Here is few Harbin night scene photos taken nearby my hotel


Milky Way Hotel the hotel I stay in

Bintulu Tugu Council Negri Sarawak

The first Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was establish after its inaugural meeting in Bintulu 8 September 1867.

the first Sarawak DUN building in Bintulu 8 September 1867

source: news clip from Borneo post

The council now is 144 years old and located at Lebuh Abang Galau in honour of one of the founder council members.


The Bristish officers were James B. Crookshank, William H. Rodway, Alfred R. Gouhton, Thomas S.C. Chapman and James H. Nelson. Locals recorded attending the meeting were Pengiran Matusin (Datuk Bandar), Pengiran Matahir, Pengiran Abu Bakar, Abang Matassan, Tuan Khatib, Awang Dulla, Mani, Abang Ain, Abang Tek, Abang Apong, Abang Leman, Abang Man, Abang Galau, Abang Ali and Abang Usup.


I come back again during the night to shot the night view of the monument.


The monument is located at the Popular Corner Seafood Restaurant.