Fushun War Criminals Management Centre Museum
Former detention center for WWII Japanese war criminals
The former detention and re-education site in Fushun where wartime prisoners were held after World War II; the complex operates as a museum documenting that history and related exhibits.
Fushun War Criminals Management Centre at a Glance#
About Fushun War Criminals Management Centre#
The Fushun War Criminals Management Centre is a detention and rehabilitation facility in Fushun, Liaoning province, used after World War II to hold Japanese war criminals and collaborators. It is widely known for its role in the detention and re-education of wartime figures, including the former Manchukuo emperor Puyi.
The centre was operated by Chinese authorities in the early years of the People’s Republic of China to process, detain, and politically re-educate prisoners captured or transferred after the war. It later featured in accounts and studies of postwar trials and the Chinese approach to wartime collaborators.
The facility lies within the city of Fushun in northeastern China and is associated with the post-1945 period of legal and political handling of wartime detainees.
- Notable detainees: Famous for holding Japanese war criminals and other detainees after World War II and for detaining the former Manchukuo emperor Puyi during the 1950s.
- Significance: Now interpreted in some accounts as a historical site linked to postwar trials and re-education programs in the early People’s Republic of China.
How to Get to Fushun War Criminals Management Centre#
Fushun lies east of Shenyang in Liaoning province. The management centre is in Fushun city; access is usually by road from Fushun’s central district. Travelers should arrange visits in advance through local authorities or heritage institutions, as access and guided tours can be restricted.
Tips for Visiting Fushun War Criminals Management Centre#
- This is a sensitive historical site with painful associations-respect restrictions on photography and guided tour rules.
- If planning research, contact local heritage authorities in Liaoning for access and archival materials.
- Visit with a historian or translator if possible; many records and exhibits are in Chinese and contextual explanations can be sparse.
Best Time to Visit Fushun War Criminals Management Centre#
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to visit; summers can be hot and winters cold.
Weather & Climate near Fushun War Criminals Management Centre#
Fushun War Criminals Management Centre's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -18°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (721 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -18° - -6° | -17° | 6 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | -14° - -2° | -12° | 7 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| March | Good | -6° - 6° | -4° | 14 mm | some cloud | 59% | 3.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 3° - 16° | 7° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 55% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.2h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 57% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 16° - 27° | 21° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.0h |
| July | Good | 20° - 29° | 24° | 186 mm | overcast | 74% | 2.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.7h |
| August | Very Good | 19° - 28° | 24° | 169 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 1.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.7h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 24° | 17° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 3° - 16° | 9° | 40 mm | some cloud | 67% | 2.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | -5° - 6° | -2° | 19 mm | some cloud | 70% | 2.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | -14° - -3° | -12° | 9 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |