Tour Code: SHENYANG01

Shenyang

Liaoning Impression

On the first day, you will start with the must-see highlight -- Shenyang Imperial Palace. This imperial palace was constructed by the herald of Qing Dynasty - Nuerhachi and Huangtaiji. It stands at No. 171, Shenyang road, Shenhe District. Bus 213 and Bus 222 can carry you there. The admission fee is ¥50.00, and the contact number is 024-24842215. This Imperial Palace differs primarily from its better known Beijing counterpart - Forbidden City on account of its history, Manchu-style architecture and unique local geographical conditions. Lots of precious collections stored in this treasure house.

For lunch, you might taste local famous dumplings. According to the local folk custom, as the shape of Chinese dumplings is similar to ancient Chinese gold or silver ingots, they symbolize wealth. Therefore, you might capitalize a good fortune by enjoy a yummy dumpling banquet. Laobian Dumping is an old restaurant owning a good fame. (Address: Zhongjie Road, Liaohe District; telephone: 024-24843956)

After lunch, take a bus of No.218 or No. 234 to Dongling Park and visit Fuling Tomb. Fuling Tomb is also named as Dongling (East tomb). The architectural complex around Fuling Tomb is grand and majestic with the air of patina and solemnity, which integrates classic tradition with Manchu-style. (Address: No. 81, East street, Dongling District; Telephone: 024-88416474) The admission fee for Dongling Park¥2.00 and the admission fee for Fuling Tomb is ¥30.00.

On the second day, have a leisurable tour covering Shuidong Scenic Area, Zhaoling Tomb and Shenfei Aviation Museum. There is direct tourist bus reaching Shuidong Scenic Area. This stunning area is situated in the hug of teeming mountains. This water cave area mainly composes of 3 caves, as Army-hidden cave (Cangjun dong), Kwan-yin cave (Guanyin dong) and King of Tang Dynasty cave (Tangwang dong). The admission fee is ¥60.00 in the high season and ¥40.00 in the low season. (Address: White Qingzhai Village, Sujiatun District)

Zhaoling Tomb is the subject construction is Beiling (North Tomb) Park, thus this tomb is also named North Tomb. Zhaoling Tomb is the tomb of Huangtaiji and his wife, Xiaoduanwen Queen, is a Key Cultural Relic Unit under State Protection. You will indulge yourself in its ancient history, mystique legend and substantive natural sceneries. Beiling (North Tomb) Park stands at No. 12 Taishan Road, north suburb of Huanggu District. You can take bus No. 210 or No. 213. The admission fee for Beiling Park¥6.00 and the admission fee for Zhaoling Tomb is ¥30.00. (Address: No.12 Taishan Road, the north suburb of Huanggu District; Telephone: 024-86896294)

If your time is still sufficient, you might visit Shenfei Aviation Museum to acquire more knowledge about the history and development of Chinese fighter planes. Occupying over 20 thousand square meters, this Museum has seven exhibition halls including "Zhizai Chongtian", "Bikong Xiongfeng", "Chicheng Jiangchang", "Zouxiang Shijie", and "Shiji Zhanwang". It will also exhibit rare historical pictures and practicalities which confer patriotism, aviation knowledge, and national defending education. The admission fee is ¥20.00. (Address: Lingbei Street No. 1, Huanggu District; Telephone: 024-86599069)

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