Shenyang is the largest city in Northeast China, is the political, economic and cultural center of Liaoning Province. and also an important industrial and historical city. Shenyang governs nine districts, one city and three towns with an area of 13000 square kilometers and a population of 7.204 million, of which includes an urban area of 3495 square kilometers and urban population of 5.066 million. |
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Situation
It is hinterland of Liaoning Peninsula and in the middle of the Liaoning Province, with Changbai Mountain behind and the Bohai Sea in front. Within a radius of 150 kilometers based on Shenyang. These resourceful industrial cities with solid strength in central area of the Liaoning Province compose unusual cities groups in the world. |
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Weather & Temperature
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.
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Shenyang Imperial Palace |
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There is a Manchu version of the Forbidden City known as the Shenyang Imperial Palace. Built on the same principles as the Forbidden City in Beijing, although much smaller in scope, it was completed by Huang Taiji in 1636. Second only to the Forbidden City, it is the most intact imperial building in existence in China. It is a museum that features extensive exhibits of jade, ivory, artworks of Ming and Qing dynasties, musical instruments, and a large display of 17th/18th Centuries military equipment. Learn More |
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More Tourist Resources
Shenyang city is rich in tourist resources, especially famous for its places of interest. More Tourist attractions in and around the Shenyang City include emperors' tombs (Fuling Tomb, Zhaoling Tomb and Yong Tomb), the Huishan Mountain Scenic Spot, Liaoning Broadcast TV Tower, Strange Slope, 9.18 Incident (9.18 Incident Exhibition Museum and Marshal Zhang's Mansion), Middle Street Commercial Walking Street, Hunhe River Paradise, Summer Palace, Xinmin West Lake, Xinle Site, Shenyang Botanical Garden, Canal Scenic Spot, Kangping Sleeping Dragon Lake and Shenyang Ancient Meteorite. |
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Shenyang Emperors' Tombs |
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The emperors that built the Imperial Palace also built their burial sites in Shenyang: Fuling Tomb also called the East Tomb; and Zhaoling Tomb, also called the North Tomb. Emperor Nurhachi and his mistress are buried in Fuling Tomb. Nurhachi's son, Huang Taiji and his empress are buried in Zhaoling. The large and beautiful Zhaoling tomb has been compared to the Ming Tombs in Beijing. A third tomb, Yongling Tomb, completes the famous tomb group known as the 'three tombs outside of the Great Wall'. |
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Shenyang Travel Tips
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, the service and facilities of 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. - Just to explore the Shenyang for yourself! |
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