Shenyang, the largest city in Northeast China, is the political, economic, and cultural center of Liaoning Province. It is also an important industrial base and a famous historical city. As the host city of the 2006 International Horticultural Exposition and venue for the football (soccer) matches of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Shenyang will soon be the focus of world-wide attention.
Shenyang is located in the central part of Liaoning Province. Its climate is relatively dry most of the year with spikes in precipitation during the summer months due to the influence of monsoons. Temperatures vary as much as 10 degrees Celsius from daytime to night, and in winter they can drop below 0 degrees Celsius, so the smart traveler will plan to dress in layers.
Shenyang is a celebrated old city with more than 2,000 years of history which can be traced back to Warring States Period (476 BC - 221 BC). It is the birthplace of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has many cultural relics which symbolize the prosperity and subsequent decline of China's last feudal dynasty... The most famous of these is the Shenyang Imperial Palace , which is of great historic and artistic significance and second only to the Forbidden City in Beijing in the extent of its preservation Fuling Tomb and Zhaoling Tomb are two other famous imperial structures of the Qing Dynasty.
Among the natural wonders of Shenyang the most impressive and unusual is Strange Slope (Guaipo), an 'anti-gravity'slope more than eighty meters (about 87.5 yards) long. Cars and bikes must accelerate to go down the hill but easily roll upward toward the top. Walkers experience a similar reversal in energy required to walk up and down.
As a significant city in Northeast China with abundant resources, Shenyang has made great efforts to provide good lodging, dining, transportation and recreation for tourists from all over the world. Altogether there are five five-star hotels in Shenyang, and the service and facilities of the other star-rated hotels in the city are all good enough to make you feel at home. In addition, you can find less expensive accommodations at local universities and hostels.
Famous traditional dishes and snacks in Shenyang will definitely make your mouth water. And there are plenty of pubs, KTVs (karaoke bars), cafes, and tea houses available to meet your food and entertainment needs A visit to Shenyang can be both entertaining and relaxing.
2006 International Horticultural Exposition
(http://www.expo2006sy.gov.cn/index-e.htm)
2008 Beijing Olympic Games
(http://en.beijing2008.cn/)
Shenyang Tour Information:
Hiking Tours: Information about hiking in Shenyang for your reference
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Travelers' Voices on Shenyang City
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Jun. 30,2009 02:25 Reply
Ms.Mimina(VietNam) said:
Hi Tony, I would like to be Shenyang 2-3 days in autumn 2010 then go to Jilin Province by bus, so could you pleased to tell me the some transportation corporations and ticket price so that i could contact to buy ticket? Thank you so much.
Jun. 30,2009 03:31
Mr.Frank replied:
The frequently used bus corporation of Shenyang should be the Hu Yue Express Bus which supplues buses to Changchun(66RMB), Jilin(103RMB) and Siping(50.5RMB) of Jilin Province. Hope this helps!
Jul. 1,2009 21:48
Ms.Mimina(VietNam) replied:
Thank you so much for your helps. It's really useful infomation for me. ^^
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May. 1,2009 08:15 Reply
Mr.Tony (China) said:
Shenyang City all information for expatriate
Shenyang is the most important city in China.
Many famous international company invested in Shenyang. BMW , GM and so on .
My name is Tony ,Shenyang native person. If you have Any problem about Shenyang ,It's my pleasure to introduce my homeland shenyang city.
May. 9,2009 06:07
Mr.KHAN(HONG KONG) replied:
Hi Mr TONY
CAN U TELL ME SOME DETAILS ABOUT FOREIGN RESTAURANTS IN SHENYANG?
MY SOME OFFICIAL MUSLIM FRIENDS ARE VISITING THERE AND I AM FLYING FROM HONG KONG TO SHENYANG.
WHICH PLACE WOULD BE THE BEST TO STAY AND FOR FOOD?
Thanks and Regards
KHAN HONG KONG
May. 19,2009 00:21
Mr.Tony (China) replied:
Shenyang expatriate useful informations:
My name is Tony Hsiao,Shenyang native person. Any problem about Shenyang ,It's my pleasure to introduce my homeland shenyang.
Shenyang has lots of foreign Restaurant ,it's difficult to list all except your detailed request.
Shenyang Best Muslim Restaurants where is suitable for delicious food and good environment. You have to book in advance ,the clients always much there .
1.Bull Muslim Restaurant( Address:Baogong Road, Tiexi District)
2.shuishangyugang (Shanhao Street,Heping district)
3.Qingyaxuan Restaurant (Tiexi District)
4.Erheyong Muslim Restaurant(Tiexi District)
May. 20,2009 02:44
Mr.Tony Cheo(Singapore) replied:
HI! Tony, I am Tony from Singapore I will be in Beijing from 18th-28th Sept and I have 3 free days from 25th to 28th Sept I am thinking of visiting Shenyang on these 3 days. My flight back to Singapore takes off at 4o'clock in the afternoon on the 28th., would do think of my plan.thks.
May. 25,2009 10:24
Mr.canning(ireland) replied:
Hi Tony
could you please tell me what the criteria is to reside in shenyang or can i live there on working visa?
Jun. 18,2009 08:51
Mr.mark(england) replied:
Hi
I am travelling to Shenyang for pleasure and business could you suggest a good hotel, international standard and what I should pay.
Thanks
Mark
Jun. 19,2009 21:18
Mr.Frank(Germany) replied:
Hi Tony, very kind of you to tell us more about your city. Any idea where I can taste ManZhu food in Shenyang?
Jun. 20,2009 02:08
Mr.Leo replied:
Haven't found any restaurant which keep the traditional Manchu food well besides of the Na's Restaurant in Beijing. But, the current Dongbei food was inspired from the Manchu food. Most of the Manchu flavor is well kept. So,you could find a good restaurant cooking Dongbei cuisine or dumpling in Shenyang. For example, Xin Hong Ji Dumpling, Li Lianhui Smoked Meat Pie, Laobian Dumpling, Huiyou Restaurant, Bao Fa Yuan Restaurant...
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Apr. 25,2009 05:30 Reply
Mr.Hodgskiss(United Kingdom) said:
Hi,
I have had a 6 month teaching offer starting in June Shenyang. I believe, from reading these posts, that there are not many foreginers in the city which is fine by me although I do not know any Mandarin and I don't want to be isolated because I can't communicate.
I would like to experience everything and my other option is Shijiazhuang in Hebei Province, I need to consider being able to get around and see the parts of the country as well. What do you suggest?
Thanks!
Keith
Apr. 30,2009 01:18
Mr.Steve Pollard replied:
I currently live in Shenyang, I work for Rolls-Royce and come from England. Shenyang is an old industrial city but only one hour flight to Beijing. There are a number of western type places near the American Embassy. Weather is mied from Hopt to very cold.
May. 18,2009 14:49
Mr.linda(US) replied:
There a lot of foreigners, especially in colleges... If you like, you meet a lot at China medical university, they host a lot of parties there.... you meet people from other colleges as well, nice location
4.
Apr. 6,2009 01:36 Reply
Mr.KH(Sin) said:
I just came back from Shenyang. It is a nice place but the weather is cold and dry. Not too worry most of the service personnel can understand English.
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Mar. 20,2009 22:50 Reply
Ms.YTSL said:
Can you get by as a tourist in Shenyang without knowing Mandarin (Putonghua) or being able to read Chinese characters?
Apr. 1,2009 09:13
Mr.Chuan(China) replied:
Shenyang has relatively few foreigners, and even less native English speakers. If you speak Korean, you can get by with more ease as there is a large Korean minority which has its own district with Korean restaurants, businesses, etc. Otherwise, it is very difficult to get by without any Mandarin language skills. Your best chance for help is to go to Liaoning University, old campus. There is an international student study building with a "Scholar Cafe" staffed by Chinese who speak foreign languages. If you ask them, they can introduce you to many Chinese university students who are eager to practice their English and who can give you a hand getting around.
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Mar. 25,2009 06:37 Reply
Ms.Grace(India) said:
DO you know anybody in Shenyang who can make visa for foreigners? Thank you in advance
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Mar. 16,2009 10:28 Reply
Mr.Yin(Singapore) said:
does it snow in Shenyang in early part of Dec?
Mar. 19,2009 21:55
Ms.Dong(China) replied:
Yes,normally shenyang will start to snow in early Nov.
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Feb. 26,2009 23:07 Reply
Mr.Stefanuk(Canada) said:
Shenyang will always have a place in my heart. Lovely people. Fascinating history. The Qing tombs are impressive.
Very hot in summer. cold in winter. Suggest visit in spring or fall. Air quality can be very poor.
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Jan. 10,2009 21:07 Reply
Ms.dd(China) said:
hi i have a friend in shenyang engineering university.he is teacher.do you have email address?
Jan. 25,2009 04:44
Mrs.Valentina(Russia) replied:
Please, give me e-mail address of your friend in shenyang enginering university.
Valentina, Russia
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Jan. 18,2009 12:27 Reply
Mr.Ararat Kostanian(Syria ) said:
the best place I've ever seen in China.
northeastern are so friendly, kind and smart.
i'm pretty sure that shenyang will become one of the most important destinations in China.
keep on!