Plan at a glance
The former palace and visit area
The Manchukuo Imperial Palace Museum is at No. 5 Guangfu North Road in Kuancheng District, Changchun. This former palace was where Puyi lived and worked during the Manchukuo period. The visit focuses on palace buildings, interior furnishings, and related history exhibitions. The main buildings are within the compound; allow about 2 hours for the main route or 3–4 hours for a closer visit.
Tickets, reservations, and opening hours
The current temporary adult ticket price is CNY 60. Student tickets cost CNY 20, tickets for visitors aged 60–64 cost CNY 35, and eligible visitors under 18 or aged 65 and older enter free. No date has been announced for the adult ticket to return to its regular price. Bring the relevant ID for a concession ticket.
Use the WeChat mini program “伪满皇宫约票系统” to select a date and entry time, then enter each visitor’s ID details. During the regular season, from April 16 to October 15, the museum opens at 08:30, stops selling tickets at 16:20, and closes at 17:20. From October 16 to April 15, it opens at 08:30, stops selling tickets at 15:40, and closes at 16:50. Public holiday hours may differ.
Tickets and visit details
View visit options for this attraction and confirm the visit date and current arrangements before you go.
Choose your visit
Qinmin and Jixi Buildings
Qinmin Building (勤民楼) was Puyi’s office for handling state affairs. Its displays include the signing table for the Japan–Manchukuo Protocol and an orchid-shaped imperial throne. Jixi Building (缉熙楼) presents the palace’s private living quarters. On the first floor, visitors can see Tan Yuling’s rooms and related displays; this is a good choice for those interested in the people and interiors of the former palace.
The second floor of Jixi Building is currently closed, so focus on the first-floor displays. If you are mainly coming to see the bedrooms of Puyi and Wanrong, call 0431-82866611 to ask whether access has changed.
Tongde Hall, Huaiyuan Building, and the Little White Building
Tongde Hall (同德殿) is a place to look at the palace’s interior decoration and layout. Huaiyuan Building (怀远楼) and the Little White Building (小白楼) add more architecture and exhibitions to a longer visit. Displays may change during maintenance, so use the on-site opening signs to decide which buildings to enter and in what order.
East Imperial Garden and the Northeast China Occupation History Exhibition Hall
The East Imperial Garden (东御花园) retains visitor stops such as a swimming pool and air-raid facilities. Alternate the indoor palace buildings with a walk through the grounds. The Northeast China Occupation History Exhibition Hall (东北沦陷史陈列馆) is on the east side of the compound and covers the occupation of Northeast China and the resistance against Japan. Call 0431-82866611 before your visit to confirm its opening status, entrance, and ticket arrangements for that day.
The site suits visitors interested in modern history, architecture and interiors, or the history of the Manchukuo court. There are stairs inside the buildings, and some spaces have no air conditioning. Visitors with limited mobility or sensitivity to temperature may want to keep indoor visits shorter.
For a separate street walk among former Manchukuo government buildings, see Former Manchukuo Government Buildings.
For a separate temple visit with its own entry and opening arrangements, see Changchun Confucius Temple Museum.
Build your day
Two-hour palace route
Enter through Baokang Gate (保康门). Visit Qinmin Building first, then the open first-floor area of Jixi Building, followed by Tongde Hall. Finish in the East Imperial Garden, where you can see the swimming pool and air-raid facilities. This highlights route takes about 2 hours. Follow the signs to an exit, then walk to Weiman Huangong Station (伪满皇宫站) for onward travel.
Three- to four-hour in-depth route
Start at Baokang Gate and visit Qinmin Building, Jixi Building, Tongde Hall, Huaiyuan Building, and the Little White Building in that order, then finish at the East Imperial Garden. Take time to look at the interiors and exhibit labels; allow about 3–4 hours in total. The closed second floor of Jixi Building is not part of this route.
Add the east-side exhibition hall
If you want to visit the Northeast China Occupation History Exhibition Hall, call 0431-82866611 first to confirm that it is open and check its entrance. Then decide whether to add it after the East Imperial Garden. The main palace route duration does not include this hall. Confirm that day whether admission is free or whether a separate reservation or ticket is required.
Get there
Rail transit and buses
Take Changchun Rail Transit Line 3 or Line 4 to Weiman Huangong Station (伪满皇宫站), then navigate to Baokang Gate. Bus 264 also stops at Weiman Huangong Station. Routes G10, Z131, Z141, 168, Z168, 241, and Z241 serve Qishi Middle School Station (七十中学站); walk from there to the compound.
Driving and parking
Set your destination to “Baokang Gate, Manchukuo Imperial Palace Museum” (伪满皇宫博物院保康门). The on-site car park was temporarily closed for municipal works; whether it has reopened remains unconfirmed. Ask about parking before driving. Rail transit reaches the area directly.
Know before you go
Temporary ticket offer and entrance changes
From October 8 to November 8, 2026, visitors with their own “Northeast Super League” ticket stub and ID can buy a CNY 35 adult ticket at the visitor center counter. The offer is limited to one ticket per person and cannot be combined with other discounts.
Laixun Gate (莱薰门) remains closed for construction, so visitors enter through Baokang Gate. Gongneifu (宫内府), Yinghui Gate (迎晖门), and Xingyun Gate (兴运门) reopened on October 1, 2026. Other exhibition areas may change; follow the entrance and gallery signs during your visit.
Timed reservations and guided tours
Make a reservation in your real name through the WeChat mini program. A passport can be entered in the corresponding ID field. Bring the document used for the reservation or show its QR code at entry. Children’s free tickets also require reservations, and visitors under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Online tickets are sold through the museum’s mini program; the museum says it has not authorized third-party platforms to sell admission tickets.
Walking and indoor conditions
Walking between palace buildings involves stairs, and some areas have no air conditioning. Wear shoes suitable for walking and adjust your clothing to the season.