1) The Shenyang Palace Museum is located in Shenyang, China and was originally built in 1625 as the palace for the first three Qing emperors until 1644. 2) The palace has over 114 buildings covering an area of over 60,000 square meters, about one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City. It is divided into eastern, middle, and western sections. 3) Notable buildings include the Dazheng Hall where emperors ascended the throne, the Ten Kings Pavilion, and the Phoenix Tower, representing a combination of Han, Manchu, and Mongolian architectural styles originating from nomadic tents.