Shenyang | 3 Days and 2 Nights Exploring Culture and Nature in an Industrial City

Northerners have heating in winter, so they are not used to living in the south. Southerners tend to open windows for ventilation, which can make northerners feel freezing. But the large chimneys burning coal for heating in the north have also become one of the strange sights for southern children traveling to the north. Shenyang, an industrial city, what fun is there? In terms of ice and snow, it is not as good as Harbin, and in terms of cultural characteristics, it is not as good as Beijing. So why go to Shenyang? If you are based on the above two points, I sincerely advise you to change your itinerary; if you are exploring a new city or adding it to your itinerary, Shenyang is also a good choice. After all, flights to Shenyang are cheaper. 📖3-Day, 2-Night Itinerary: 1. DAY 1 (History and Culture): Shenyang Imperial Palace - Shengjing Department Store Observation Deck (a good spot to view the overall layout of the Imperial Palace) - Marshal Zhang Xueliang's Mansion - Xita Food Street. 2. DAY 2 (History and Nature): Beiling Park Ice and Snow Activities - September 18th History Museum - Catholic Church. 3. DAY 3 (Nature): Xiaoheyan Morning Market - Hun River - Qipan Mountain. ✅Attraction Notes: 1. The Shenyang Imperial Palace opens at 8:00 a.m., and going early can avoid crowds. 2. The Shengjing Department Store Observation Deck closes at 5:00 p.m., so pay attention to time planning. 3. The view of the sunset over the Hun River is very beautiful. In the morning, you can watch wild ducks/geese, which fly back every winter and migrate again in April; in the evening, you can watch the sunset, the beauty of the setting sun reflecting on the long river. 4. For Beiling Park, you need to buy a combined ticket for the park entrance and the ice and snow park. For the ice and snow park, it is sufficient to buy a combined ticket for 3 powered activities. 5. Try to arrange the Xiaoheyan Morning Market on the last day of your trip, so you can take your purchases with you directly. 🏠Accommodation Recommendation: Zuoyoujia Life Guesthouse, Laobeishi Scenic Area. The guesthouse is very clean and offers great value for money.