🇨🇳 The September 18th History Museum, where you can learn about the painful history of the Manchurian Incident

#TravelGuide 📍 1. Basic Information •Chinese notation: 九一八历史博物馆 •Location: Datong District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China •Characteristics: A history museum documenting the September 18 Incident (Manchurian Incident) carried out by the Japanese Kwantung Army. ⚔️ 2. Historical Background 💥 September 18 Incident (1931) - On the night of September 18, 1931, the Japanese Kwantung Army planted explosives on the Yujokou (柳条湖) railway near Shenyang. They detonated their own explosives and fabricated a "Chinese army attack." Using this as a pretext, they launched a full-scale invasion of China's three northeastern provinces. This incident served as a catalyst for Japan's establishment of Manchukuo and its rule over the northeast. In China, this incident is remembered as a "Day of National Shame." The museum documents the process of this invasion, evidence, damage, and resistance. This is where it is shown in detail. 🗺️ 3. Museum Layout & Attractions ① Outdoor Plaza (钟楼广场) - A large clock sculpture with the date "1931·09·18 22:20" on the ground. - Symbolizes the exact time the incident occurred. - A powerful first impression: all tours begin here. ② Exhibition Hall A · The Beginning of the Incident - 💥 A model of the Japanese military bombing a railway. - 📜 Documents from the time, including the Hatsuki bombing report. - 🎧 The powerful sound effects create a sense of wartime tension. ③ Exhibition Hall B · The Development of the Manchurian Incident - ⚔️ Learn about the occupation of Shenyang and the fall of major cities. - 🗺️ Military maps and actual weapons are on display. - 📺 Archival footage is recreated. ④ Exhibition Hall C · Suffering and Resistance - 👥 Learn about the civilian casualties, refugee data, and the lifestyles of the time. - 🔥 Records of the anti-Japanese struggle, including the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army, remain. - 😢 This is the most emotionally charged section. ⑤ Exhibition Hall D · Liberation and Reflection - Covers the events leading up to Japan's defeat in 1945. - 🕊️ It features the message, "Don't forget history and protect peace." - 📽️ The Peace Video Room at the end leaves a lasting impression. 📸 4. Recommended Photo Spots - ⏰ Large September 18th Clock Sculpture - 🏚️ Model of a Railway Bombing - 🪖 Intense lighting in the exhibition hall passageways - 🕊️ The final peace-themed sculpture 🗺️ 5. Recommended Tour Route Outdoor Clock Plaza → Hall A (Initiation of the Incident) → Hall B (Development) → Hall C (Struggle) → Hall D (Liberation and Peace) / Total Visiting Time: 1.5-2 hours • The emotional stakes are high, so take your time. Recommended 🚇 6. Transportation (Public Transportation) •Bus No. 116, 328, or 399 → Get off at the September 18th History Museum stop •Taxi: Search for "918th History Museum" and enter 💡 7. Visiting Tips •🎫 Free admission (ID or passport required) •🧧 Avoid peak times with Chinese groups (peak hours: 10:00-14:00) •🥶 It's very cold in winter, so it's best to visit the outdoor clock square early and leave. •🕒 Closed on Mondays 🧭 8. Recommended for: •🏛 Those who enjoy historical travel •🇨🇳 Those interested in the Manchurian Incident and modern Chinese history •🎧 Those who enjoy immersive exhibitions •🕊️ Travelers who value meaningful messages about war and peace