Dalian Lushun Puyi Building and Wanrong Building | Half of modern history in one Lushunkou

Lushun can be called the open-air museum of China's modern history, scattered with historical buildings. European, Russian, or Japanese styles. There are many mansions of dignitaries, as well as old sites of schools, churches, and hospitals. There is also the villa where the last emperor Puyi and his empress Wanrong briefly met at the Golden Hill in Lushun, where they played ball and took shelter from the summer heat. These two villas are later named 'Puyi Building' and 'Wanrong Building' and preserved. 📍Address: No. 113, Golden Street, Desheng Street, Lushunkou District, Dalian, near the coast of Golden Hill Puyi Building and Wanrong Building are just a stone's throw away from each other, with Wanrong Building being closer to the Submarine Museum side. 💰Cost: Free It is uncertain whether the two buildings are still maintained, but they are historical buildings that do not charge a fee. You can visit freely outside the buildings, but cannot enter inside. ⏰Best season for sightseeing: All year round Spring and summer are warm and full of life, with lush greenery. Autumn and winter are bleak, lonely, and being there makes it easier to connect with history, making it more suitable for expressing one's feelings. We approached Wanrong Building from the small path on the side of the Submarine Museum, and at first glance, it was hard to believe that this was a place where a former empress had stayed. After nearly a century of weathering, the buildings are now somewhat dilapidated, with overgrown weeds in the front and back yards. However, in terms of the size and decoration style of the small villas, they might not have been very glorious a hundred years ago. Puyi Building is much larger in size, with a European architectural style. Because it was once transformed into a club, the exterior of the building looks newer and the colors are brighter. 📌Tips: Many history enthusiasts, based on numerous materials, believe that Puyi and Wanrong did not actually live in these two villas. Currently, there is still controversy surrounding this point. However, regardless, these two old buildings have certain reference value for the study of the late Qing history, the modern history of Dalian, and the history of Japanese aggression in China. Puyi Building Lushun Wanrong Building