Hello steemian friends:
Today I will continue to share with you the real life situation of Shenyang Imperial Palace. In my previous post, I shared with you some photos of The Imperial Palace, if you miss it, you can click here.
Last time, you saw the QingningPalace where the empress lived. The following is the Qingning Palace.
上次说到后宫的皇后的寝宫清宁宫。那这个院子里除了清宁宫中宫之外，还有四个配宫。嫔妃的住所。按照当时的等级东边西边各有两座宫殿。在级别上，东边比西边高一些。
There are four palaces on both side of the Qingning Palace in this yard . They were the places where the four concubines lived. Although their house look the same, but in fact they have a big different by their position. The east was higher rank than the west.
The Following photo is the Guanju Palace （ 关雎宫 皇帝最宠爱的妃子海兰珠的住所）
The Guanju Palace, also called eastern Palace, It got the name, Guanju Palace.it was the harem of Huangtaiji's concubine Chen whose full name was Hailanzhu.the niece of empress and sister of Concubine Zhuang was also from the Mongolian Khorehin tribe.
Among the Four Palace, Guanju Palace, which was in the east of Qingning Palace, was the highest rank, next to the Qingning Palace.
She was the most loved by emperor Huangtaiji.
When she was 26 years old, she married huangtaiji. Because the empress had no children, in order to consolidate her position, she selected her niece, hailanzhu's sister Zhuang concubine , to marry emperor. Although she born three daughters, had no sons. Hurry to inherit the throne, Huangtaiji selected Hailanzhu as his concubine. It is unusual that three women (aunt and nieces)married an emperor.
The emperor gave a special favor for her, next year Hailanzhu born a son, emperor proclaimed a general amnesty, which only happen when the emperor bestowed the prince on his son. But the child died soon, after two years, Hailanzhu also died of grief. This was really a tragedy!
其中东边紧邻皇后的关雎宫地位最高，仅次于皇后。这里当初住的就是皇太极最宠爱的妃子，海兰珠。
海兰珠26岁嫁给皇太极。她嫁过去是因为皇后一直没有孩子，为了巩固自己的地位，把自己的亲侄女，海兰珠妹妹先嫁过去，虽然生了三个女儿,还是一直没有儿子。急着继承皇位的皇太极又选中海兰珠。姑姑和侄女三人同侍一个皇帝，这是很少见的。
结果皇帝对海兰珠特别的宠爱，以至于海兰珠生完儿子，就大赦天下。这可是立太子时才有的待遇。后来孩子不到周岁就夭折了，两年后海兰珠也悲伤过度去世了。这真是一个悲剧！
The Divine Pole 神竿
it was used for holding ceremonies to worship heaven in the imperial palace according to the Shaman customs of the Manchu. During the ceremonies, people put grains and offal into the tin on its top to feed the "divine bird" (crow) to express thanks to god.
They regarded the crow as god. It is said that because the man, who was Manchu ancestors, was chased by many peoples . Finally, a crow was fell on the man. The pursuer thought that the man had died because crow could only stop on the dead, so they stopped chasing. And then the man survived and finally unified the tribes. So they expressed gratitude for the crows.
根据满族萨满教的风俗，每当祭祀的时候，竿上挂着猪肉，粮食啊供给乌鸦吃。他们把乌鸦看作是神。据说是因为满族的祖先有个人曾经遭受追杀，最后有只乌鸦落到此人的身上，追赶者认为乌鸦只能在死人身上驻足，所以他们停止了追赶。这样这个人就活了下来，并且最后统一各部落。因此他们一直对乌鸦怀有感恩之情。
The West Wing Palace （ 西配宫 另一个嫔妃的住所）
served as the residence of concubines of Huangtaiji. After the reign of Emperor Qianlong, it served as the place where sacrifices, such as cakes and wine, were prepared when the emperors visited Shengjing and offered sacrifices to the ancestors in the Qingning Palace.
What a beautiful vat ! 看着装水的大缸都这么漂亮！
接下来这个宫殿是四位后妃地位中最低的，永福宫。尽管庄妃当时地位不高，但是历史上庄妃确是斯妃中最有名气的一个，她还是海兰珠的亲妹妹。在这里她生下了儿子福临，也就是后来的顺治皇帝。一提电视剧孝庄秘史大家可能都知道。她被后人评价是清朝历史上最有作为的后妃。
Next, the palace was the lowest rank in this yard, named Yongfu Palace. Although Zhuang concubine‘s status was not high, she was the most famous concubine in the four concubines in history. She was sister of Hailanzhu, and born a son, named Fulin, who was the emperor Shunzhi. As mentioned the TV drama, XiaoZhuang Secret History, you all know it.
She was the most capable concubine in history by people.
So, can you guess the stone’s function?
Stone 栓马石：
It was used to tie up a horse, and there was a custom for a grown man, if he can move the stone, he was adult.
主要用于拴马，还有就是满族人有个习俗看男子是否成年，如果能搬动这个石头就算是成年了。
The Screen Wall in Prince Yu's Mansion 豫王府影壁
It was originally located in the Prince Yu's Mansion in Shenyang. Prince Yu is the 15th son of Nurhachi. The ancient site of this mansion is located in the north of Zhongjie in Shenyang today.
原来位于豫亲王府。豫亲王是努尔哈赤第15个儿子，其王府遗址在今沈阳中街北。
beautiful china
The Mural of Rivals of the Dragon 仙鹤图：
In ancient times, people looked the rivals of the dragon as the symbol of good health and longevity. It has the meanning of good luck , best wishes , honesty and blessing the imperial power and the country.
古代人们把仙鹤看作健康长寿的象征。仙鹤之“仙”，彰显于宫廷则更加尊贵，有吉祥的含义，有祝福的作用，有清正的象征，更有护佑皇权江山的功利性。
The Chimney 烟囱
It is the only chimney in Shenyang Featuring typical characteristics of Manchu"cross-ocean chimney"
寓意一统江山。是故宫里唯一的一座烟囱。
The Milling House 磨房
it was constructed before the Qing entered the Shanhai Pass, was later destroyed in fire and rebuilt in 1987. It served as the place where flour for imperial consumption was milled. Inside the mill, the millstone on display was the object used in the Qing Dynasty.
这里是磨房，能磨面粉，给皇宫里制作各类食物，糕点的地方。
The Rihua Tower and Shishan House 日华楼 和师善斋
They were the places where the emperor's children studied and read.
是皇子们读书学习的地方。私塾学校。
Now we see the beautiful Imperial Garden. 现在来到了漂亮的后花园（御花园）。
Walking in the long garden, I saw these various the stone. There is a small pavilion on the hill, a flight of stone steps leads to the pavilion, you can get there through it. but now the stone steps were stopped. I thought emperors and concubines enjoyed the beautiful flowers and the sound of birds singing in here at that time.
走在狭长的后花园中，看到形状各异、姿态万千的太湖石。假山上有一座小凉亭，穿过石阶即可登上凉亭观看美景。不过现在凉亭前的石阶已经上了锁，禁止入内了。想当年，皇帝后妃们就在这里赏花听鸟鸣吧。
So let's finish the sharing in the garden, hope you like this place, and next time I will share with you other interesting photos.
If you like this, don't forget to upvote and follow me.
好了，今天分享就到这里结束了，希望你们喜欢我的故宫之旅，下次再见！
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Wow some great imformitive and educstional infi here. Love your post about the rich history of the chineese palace. I would like you also to do one on the biggest clock tower in the world made in china hundred of years ago. Like your unique originality. Thank you fir the post and its great pictures.
thank you so much for the commenting. but where is the biggest clock tower in the word?
Wow some great
If she had been there . Photos like. So in detail all has described. Thank you. Porcelain is amazing. This was never seen. Vintage.
Shenyang is a beautiful city.
Yes, shenyang is a old city and has a long history. next time , I will introduce the wonderfule Dazheng Palace.
This looks like a lovely place! Thanks for sharing...
absolutely quiet place
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its always great to see old historic places
@waniowski, Yes, glad you also like this old historic places. :)
Thanks for sharing this and also including the english bit so that I can follow as well lol...I live different cultures and how diverse opinions are from one to the next..looking forward to your next post!
thank you for your reply.:)
thanks for information and safe ur travel @helene
thank you for your kind words.:)
u are wecome @helene
OMG these are gorgeous !!! thank you for sharing these
I would love to be able to visit there one day!
welcome..!
Once again nice post and photos!
The stone fountain in Imperial Garden (last 2 photos) look very creative!
yes, that is a beautiful garden. I didn' shoot well.
Awesome post...@helene
thank you @inviterx
beautiful place
yes, I like to walk in it. thank you!
Nice places
Before this , i just saw this places in chines movie
That is really really beautiful place and i love chines architecture
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thank you!
Pretty cool pics and i love the explanation on each, thankss
you are welcome.
Gorgeous photos, thanks!
thank you :)
Wow!!! Amazing
thanks!
Pleasure is all mine @helene
Thanks for sharing @helene It is a peace place of whole china. I have seen only in movies. I love this place which keeps my mind & eyes rest.
thank you @sam99. yes, this is also a relax place.
thanks for sharing @helene . I love the historical background you gave about the pictures. welldone! I'm following for more!
thank you for your support.
Another nice post. China has many places like this :)
is it? where are you from?
Yes- you are lucky you can target 2 language groups- Chinese and Eng looks cool in a blog. I also try to break up my text into short paragraphs so it doesnt become too long- lots of photos keep readers happy and your shots look good.
I am from the U.K. but I currently live and work in Bangkok, Thailand. Quite a few Chinese temples here- but they have become Thai style Chinese temples- still very unique but not like real china- I went to Dali and Lijiang- The architect is great- maybe I will do a post one day.
Dali and lijiang are aslo beautifule place where many people go there to enjoy holiday every year.
btw, The Palace is not the temple you said.
What unusual palaces, gardens and pavilions! I love reading your blog!
thank you for your reply :)
Looks like such a nice place to visit!
yes, is worth visiting
You are writing in English and Chinese.;that's cool😎👍 nice pics also 😊
thank you @btcunchained
它与北京故宫的主要区别在哪里呢？
建筑风格布局都不一样，主要区别之一。这里有满族文化的特点。比如屋顶北京只有黄色琉璃瓦，是没有绿色剪边的。当然还有别的区别。
love that you translate your posts keep it up :D
thanks@xontor.
Great post, love your pictures! I really want to learn professional photography to be able to post my photo series here on Steemit as well. Do you have any ideas? I thought about subscribing to Lynda and watch some courses. I am following you. If you want to support a beginner, I would appreciate you following me back and giving me some advice. Keep up the great quality of your content ;)
@freefuture, thank you for your reply.
I am learning how to take a beautiful photos, I think you need to do it as possible as many times, which can improve your skill except reading books.
Of cause I will support you, a beginner, welcome to steemit and looking forward to your good article.
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Yes, She's pathetic.
Wonderful reporting, in a nutshell you have given us the history of China's emperor, his marital history, the houses and the beautiful garden, what strike me most is the stone that is use to ties the horse and that any man that were able to use the horse to move the stone has qualify as a grown up man. That is very interesting. Is this custom still being practice in today's China?. What a nice picture you took here. Weldon for the good job. Upvoted. Keep it coming.
thank you @hynet, Yes, I feel the stone is very interesting , So I shot it. I'm not sure this custom is still being practice in today's China, it is he customs of the minority.
Okay, you did well.your welcome.
It looks absolutely amazing!
It's such a shame that there are not more of the old temples still standing. They are beautiful pieces of architecture.
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How lovely! Thanks for sharing this amazing journey with us. Upvoted!
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@carry0n, thank you !
Looks like a beautiful and amazing place to visit. I am currently learning Mandarin with the hope of visiting China within a year or two
thank you @steemuser45005, oh, you are learning Mandarin is very good! welcome to China..
I am not in China yet. I hope to visit soon. You inspired me to write my first steemit post!! Thanks. It is on learning Mandarin.
you are welcome..
Great country,,many historic places to visit,,thnxx for sharing..
@aasim, Yes, China is a large country.. thank you for stopping by.
I love learning about China. I have always wanted to visit. When I was a child I would go to all the old Chinese Kung Fu movies ! Thank you for all the hard work that you put into this post. Aloha!
@wavemaster, thank you for your commenting. wow! you watch the kung Fu movie , that is very great.
Wow! nice view, very amazing how they can turn some buildings that have been there for centuries to look like new!
thanks @debril, some buildings were being repaired and they need to be protected regularly.
A great post my sister, and a great adventures. I like your blog @helene . So interesting ..
Best regards,
@arfa
thank you @arfa :)
Btw, i'm followed you. Hope to follow me back for our friendship .. :))
Its one of the best post I got today, congrats
thank you so much! appreciate it @arfa
Is this in China ?
Yes, in Shenyang, China.
This brings back so many memories, thanks for posting!
@lval115, thank you ! it really reminds me of some memories.
This is beautiful. Makes me want to go to China!
Thanks @tanyads, and welcome to China
Honestly this is amazing, ive been to thailand, and the wat pho temple look like this 😍 Nice picture
@itravel, thank you so much!
No problem, would be an honor to show my content with you
Great post. The decorations in the palce is truly amazing, now I really want to go there.
@balder261, yes, decorations are wonderful ! thank you !
Love it!!!
thanks
cool beans
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Yea, Chinese history is astounding. Love the pictures.
對了!! 那麼這些房子裡面有開放參觀嗎? 外面雖然漂亮,但也好想看看裡面的擺設啊~~
可以参观的，不过里面都差不多啊。上期的皇后宫里就有里面的布局。所以这次就没介绍了。还有一些房间里摆设的都是故宫的珍宝，以后再单独分享给你们。
原來如此, 那就期待你下一篇分享囉!! :)
Thank you for this post. It's good to go places without not having to pysically be there. Thank you again.
Hi .. Thanks for this interesting and educating post... upvoted! Do check out my photos of the journey I made to the Tiger's Nest Of Bhutan.. https://steemit.com/travel/@marineman/my-travel-tales-1-a-trek-to-the-sacred-tiger-s-nest-of-bhutan-photos
Thank you for sharing the history and pictures of this beautiful place. I learned much about the history. My sister-in-law is Chinese and it is good to learn more about her country.
wow!! amazing pictures and stories of China!! Thank you so much @helene for sharing them with everybody! I am following you now! :D I am new in Steemit! And loving it so far! :3
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very nice!
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Roaming around ha :) How are you today? Its been a while since the last time we had a chat.
@juvyjabian, I'm glad to see what you had said. I'm fine. thank you !
have a good day!
Likewise, have a good day.