Japan-Russia Prison Site of Port Arthur, Liaoning, China
4.0 (112 reviews) Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #12 in Dalian Historic Sites
You really needs to visit here.
I didn't mean to but got happened to visit this place on 15th, August, which was the day Japanese surrendered. It made my visit more meaningful and unforgettable. When i looked around the prison inside out, I couldn't help feeling anger and sadness. Many of my ancestors not only got a deathh penalty here, but also got literally killed at this place, on the day before 15th, August. This was such a tragedy that happened in human history, and more tragic thing is that there has not been an apology about it and less and less people remember it over time. For me it was really worth a visit. I was proud that many of my ancestors did not give up our independence in spite of 35 years under Japanese. Thankfully I realized that I am living in the period what they dreamed of, which i did not realize before. I wrote my review in English because i want to share my feelings and thoughts for this place with more people around the world. and hope you can visit here somday in your life.
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No.139 Xiangyang Street, Zhongshan District, Dalian 116013 China
Working hours
Monday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 07, 2024, 18:26
User Ratings
4.0 based on (112 reviews)
Reviews
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54our 5:00 PM Jan 14, 2015
There's no future to the people who forget their own history.
I realize japan's wrong. I anger japan's react. I hate japan's history condolences Ahn..
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4Saif R 5:00 PM Sep 1, 2014
An interesting window to the past
I won't say I enjoyed the visit in the true sense of the word. The prison visit was a moving experience. The cells were tiny for the number of people who were stuffed in them, very inhuman conditions. The equipment of torture shed some light on the brutality and cruelty of the oppressing Imperial Japanese forces. Some of testimonies in English are quite chilling. Made me realize the value of freedom to those who don't have it. Made me think about how we take for granted. The path is pretty straight forward, just follow the signs and you will go around the whole place in 30 -45 minutes. I was impressed by the weapons and shells from the world war era and impressed with the technological development of Japanese at the time. Seeing those huge shells gave me a picture of the horror it would cause when it would explode somewhere. I liked the old car and the huge anchor the most. The Japanese officer's photos with huge moustaches were quite amusing. I did not like the shops out front, cheap models of guns and stuff. Everything is monetized in china but a place like this deserve some respect for the memory of those who have suffered and fallen for their rights and freedom. The visit was very meaningful and though provoking. If you like history and want to glimpse into the past, I would recommend it. Be warned though. It might put you in a somber mood, even depressing to sensitive people.
