Former Site of the Meeting House in Shuishiying, Dalian

Former Site of the Meeting House in Shuishiying, Dalian

The Russo-Japanese War broke out in 1904 as both nations vied for control over Chinese territory, ending in Russia’s defeat. On January 5, 1905, General Nogi Maresuke, commander of the Japanese Third Army, and Russian Fortress Commander Stössel of Port Arthur formally signed the instrument of Russian surrender here.

After the war, the Japanese army built this monument, which has a bluish-gray granite base and a body made of white marble, inscribed with the words "Shuishiying Meeting House." It now stands as a testament to the crimes of imperialist powers that used military force to invade and carve up China. The former site of the Shuishiying Meeting House is located 4 kilometers north of downtown Lüshunkou District, Dalian, on the right bank of the Longhe River. Originally the site of a Qing Dynasty naval garrison, the garrison was disbanded in the late Qing period, and the area gradually developed into a residential town. Amid the chaos of the Russo-Japanese conflict, Shuishiying Village suffered severe damage, but one civilian house at No. 29 Northwest Street remained intact. This was because the Japanese army chose it as the first division's medical dressing station during their general offensive on Port Arthur, and later as the meeting place for the commanders of the two armies.

During the 40 years of Japanese rule in Lüshun, the "Shuishiying Meeting House" remained one of the preserved "war relics." It now stands as a testament to the crimes of imperialist powers that used military force to invade and carve up China.

Location: Xijie, Shuishiying Subdistrict, Lüshunkou District, Dalian, Liaoning Province

Transportation: Take a bus from Dalian to Lüshunkou, then transfer to bus routes 7, 8, 12, 22, 26, or 27 and get off at the Shuishiying stop.