Tiexi, Shenyang｜The Art and Life of an Old Industrial City · 3 Days 2 Nights In-Depth Tour

🏨 Stay: Quality hotels in the core area of Tiexi (walk to unlock all scenic spots) This time, we stayed at Manji Yunfan Hotel next to Tiexi Square. The creamy minimalist room perfectly matches aesthetic tastes! The soft big bed + dark green contrasting sofa make it super healing to lounge and binge-watch dramas with your bestie; the bathroom features emerald green tiles + a smart toilet, with details that elevate the quality. The tea area’s mineral water + tea bags are a thoughtful buff for late-night drama sessions~ It’s a 5-minute walk to the subway entrance, making it convenient to go anywhere! 📍 Must-visit route: Industrial style + artistic vibe double check-in 🔹 Day 1: Immersive Industrial Memory Tour - China Industrial Museum (Free) A 10-minute taxi ride! At the entrance is the “Machine Tool Forest,” with steam locomotives and old steelmaking equipment giving a vintage filter effect. Dress in workwear or denim, stand by the machine tools with your bestie for silhouette shots, and you’ll have an industrial blockbuster instantly sealed as a classic~ - 1905 Cultural and Creative Park A renovated heavy machinery factory workshop, with red brick walls + metal pipes creating the ultimate vintage artistic ceiling! Browse creative shops and handmade workshops, catch an indie band live on weekends, and sit in the park’s café soaking up the sun—the atmosphere is instantly elevated~ 🔹 Day 2: Unlock Trendy Play and Food - Tiexi MixC Rush to the indoor Instagrammable spots in the morning: atrium art installations + metal escalators. Capture overhead shots of your bestie holding hands going downstairs, easily getting a deep perspective blockbuster; in the evening, hang out by the outdoor LED screen night view, standing side by side on the steps with your bestie, the techy urban vibe makes for perfect shots! - Xingshun Night Market (Open in summer) Experience the lively Northeast street food scene at night! Grilled chicken racks, fried steamed cakes, cold noodles rolled with stinky tofu—eat, walk, and snap photos, enjoying both carb happiness and high photo success rates~ 🔹 Day 3: Slow Stroll Through the Old City’s Life - Workers’ Village Life Museum Vintage residential buildings + old item exhibits recreate the Tiexi life scene of the 1980s. Hold an enamel cup, sit on wooden sofas for retro bestie photos, instantly transporting you to nostalgic times~ - Weigong Open Canal Park A hidden gem for post-meal walks, a riverside trail surrounded by greenery. Take backlit group photos at dusk, with every hair strand glowing~ 🍜 Must-eat Tiexi flavors: Locals’ secret food list - Qunle Restaurant: Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork) and stir-fried pork strips are the pinnacle of Northeast home cooking, with about 30 RMB per person leaving you full to the point of leaning on the wall; - Laobian Dumplings (Tiexi branch): Pan-fried dumplings bursting with juicy filling, paired with hot and sour soup—absolutely amazing; - Xita Old Lady Clay Oven BBQ (MixC branch): BBQ wrapped in sesame paste so fragrant you’ll lick the plate clean, about 80 RMB per person with your bestie to eat until stuffed~ 🚇 Transportation: Tiexi = Shenyang Transportation Hub Metro lines 1 and 9 run through the entire district. From the hotel, walk to Tiexi Square Station, 2 stops to Shenyang Station, 5 stops to Zhongjie, making it super easy to explore half of Shenyang! ✨ Summary: Tiexi is an old industrial city but also a treasure trove of art and food! Spend 3 days and 2 nights with your bestie eating, shopping, and shooting photos, unlocking both vintage and trendy fun for about 600 RMB per person. Next time you come to Shenyang, Tiexi is a must!