Lüshun Prison

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Lüshun Prison, Former military prison in Lüshunkou District, Dalian, China

The prison complex contains multiple cell blocks, guard towers, execution chambers, and solitary confinement areas spread across the historical grounds.

Established by the Russian Empire in 1902 and later expanded by Japan in 1907, the prison detained over 20,000 people between 1906 and 1936.

The prison museum displays uniforms, cells, and artifacts that document the experiences of Korean, Chinese, and international political prisoners.

The facility operates as a museum with guided tours available, located at coordinates 38.824024 latitude and 121.261173 longitude in Dalian.

Between 1942 and 1945, the prison witnessed approximately 700 executions, including Korean independence activists An Jung-geun and Lee Hoe-yeong.

Location: Dalian

Inception: 1902

GPS coordinates: 38.82402,121.26117

Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54

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