A city, vibrant and vibrant because of it, with a national color and fragrance. In the mortal world, you and I are intertwined, gathering and nurturing each other. It is said that there are three trillion and three trillion things flooding this world. Although they may seem silent and tamed, they are carriers of our desires, migration, leisure, work, and even daily life.
Shenyang, an ancient city dating back 2300 years. The name Shenyang first appeared in the second year of the Yuanzhen reign of Emperor Chengzong (1296). The name of Shenyang has undergone many changes. From the Chinese Historical Atlas and maps published and printed since ancient times, you will see that Shenyang once had a Houcheng. Today, Uncle Seven will talk about the former names of Shenyang, such as Shenzhou, Shenyang, Shengjing, Chengde, and Fengtian.
The earliest appearance of humans in Shenyang was 7200 years ago. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, this was a major town of Yan State, where the Sushen and Donghu tribes were active. After the unification of China by Emperor Qin Shi Huang in 221 BC, the country was divided into 36 counties, and Shenyang was under the jurisdiction of Liaodong County. During the Western Han Dynasty, Shenyang already had a city outline and was called the “Hou City”
Hou Cheng
During the Western Han Dynasty, Shenyang was called “Hou City”, which marked the beginning of its construction and has a history of over 2600 years. At that time, Houcheng was just a simple city, and it gradually formed a scale due to the entry of the army, and then a city was built here.
Shenzhou (921 AD)
In the Tang Dynasty, it was renamed as “Shenzhou”. In 921 AD, Emperor Taizu of Liao immigrated here and built a earthen city, leading to the development of production. During the Jin Dynasty, Emperor Taizu of Jin captured Shenzhou and adopted the name “Shenzhou”.
Shenyang Road Shenyang (1296 AD)
In 1296, the Yuan Dynasty rebuilt Tucheng and renamed Shenzhou as “Shenyang Road”, which was under the jurisdiction of Liaoyang Province. Due to the fact that Shenyang is located north of the Shen River (Hun River), according to the traditional Han orientation theory, “the north of the mountain is yin, and the north of the water is yang”, Shenzhou was changed to Shenyang. From then on, the name “Shenyang” officially appeared in historical records, with a history of more than 700 years.
Shenyang Zhongwei (1386 AD)
In 1386, the Ming Dynasty renamed “Shenyang Road” as “Shenyang Zhongwei” and built the Shenyang City Wall (brick city). Shenyang’s military position became increasingly important, serving as a crucial base for the Ming Dynasty’s management of the Kanto region.
Shengjing (around 1625 AD)
In 1625, Emperor Taizu of the Qing Dynasty, Nurhaci, moved the capital from Liaoyang to Shenyang and began building the Imperial Palace (now the Shenyang Imperial Palace) within the city. In 1634, Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty renamed Shenyang as “Shengjing”. In 1644, after Emperor Fulin of the Qing Dynasty moved the capital to Beijing, Shenyang became the accompanying capital.
Fengtian (1657 AD)
In 1657, the Qing Dynasty established Fengtian Prefecture in Shenyang with the intention of “Fengtian Transport”, and Shenyang was also known as “Fengtian”. In 1911, after the Xinhai Revolution, Shenyang became the capital under the rule of Fengtian warlords. In 1923, the Fengtian Municipal Office was officially established, marking the first establishment of a city system in Shenyang.
Shenyang Fengtian Shenyang (around 1929 AD)
In 1929, Zhang Xueliang changed “Fengtian City” to “Shenyang City” after the “Northeast Flag Change”. In 1931, Japanese imperialism launched the “September 18 Incident” and occupied Shenyang, then changed “Shenyang City” to “Fengtian City”. In 1945, after the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan and the liberation of Northeast China, “Fengtian City” regained its name as “Shenyang City”.
