First time in Shenyang! Highly recommend copying this itinerary.
If it wasn't for the Qing Dynasty's demise, would I be here?
Shenyang, formerly known as Shengjing and Fengtian
Known as the "Place of Origin of a Dynasty, Capital of Two Emperors"
The Qing Dynasty was founded here
The Marshal's Mansion witnessed the splendor of half of the Republic of China's history
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If you're visiting Shenyang for the first time
I recommend copying this two-day itinerary
Forbidden City, Marshal's Mansion, Church, Creative Park, Bathhouse...
All arranged
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✅ Two-day itinerary
Day 1
Shenyang Forbidden City—Zhang Xueliang's Mansion—Xiaonan Church—Zhongjie Street in the evening—Bathhouse (Northeastern bathhouse culture)
Day 2
Chang'an Temple—Liaoning Provincial Museum—Fengtian Factory Creative Park—Beiling Park
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✅ Core attractions
1️⃣ Shenyang Forbidden City
The imperial palace of the early Qing Dynasty, divided into three sections: East, Central, and West. The main buildings include Dazheng Hall, Ten Kings Pavilion, Daqing Gate, Chongzheng Hall, Phoenix Tower, Shengjing Imperial Ancestral Temple, and Wensu Pavilion. (Avoid holidays and weekends, when it's crowded)
2️⃣ Zhang Xueliang's Mansion Museum
A mansion, half of the Republic of China's history. A blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles, offering a detailed look at the living and working environments of Zhang Zuolin, Zhang Xueliang, and their family.
3️⃣ Xiaonan Church
Known as "One of China's Ten Great Churches", a representative of Shenyang's European style.
4️⃣ Fengtian Factory Creative Park
With dark red walls and gray-brown cement floor tiles, the park exudes the unique industrial atmosphere of old Shenyang. It has a study, an outdoor cinema, and is a great place to take photos.
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✅ Special experiences
Northeastern bathhouse culture, a must-try! I was a little embarrassed the first time I went to a bathhouse 😅 After trying it once, I have to go every time I visit Northeast China.
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✅ Hotel accommodation
With Zhongjie Street as the center, look for hotels along the subway lines. Shenyang hotels are affordable, around 200 yuan. Just book one that looks good.
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✅ Shenyang cuisine
Highly recommend chicken racks! They're super delicious and come in a variety of styles, including cold chicken racks, steamed chicken racks, and grilled chicken racks. Other must-tries include pork with vinegar sauce, stewed pork and cabbage with vermicelli, and dumplings.
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✅ Transportation
✈️ Shenyang Taoxian Airport, take subway line 2 to the city center
🚄 Recommended stations: Shenyang Railway Station, Shenyang North Railway Station