Lüshun Prison, Former military prison in Lüshunkou District, Dalian, China
Lüshun Prison is a former military detention facility in Dalian that now operates as a museum open to visitors. The complex contains multiple cell blocks, guard towers, solitary confinement areas, and other colonial-era structures spread across the grounds.
The facility was established by the Russian Empire in 1902 and later expanded by Japan in 1907. Between 1906 and 1936, large numbers of prisoners from different backgrounds passed through this place of confinement.
The prison preserves memories of Korean independence fighters and Chinese resisters whose names and stories are recorded throughout the grounds. Visitors can see how these prisoners lived and the traces they left behind.
The site is open to visitors today and guided tours are available to help understand the history. Wear sturdy shoes since the grounds are large and require considerable walking to explore all areas.
Severe atrocities against prisoners occurred during certain periods in the early 1900s, including against prominent independence movement leaders. This dark chapter is now documented in the museum and serves as a stark reminder of the brutality that took place here.
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