Shenyang Attractions

Shenyang Shopping

Traders Shopping Centre - International brand name shops for that have-to-have luxury item or gift meant to impress.

Northern Book Town - If you need to pick up a good book, some music or even a map then take a browse around this shop, situated next to the North Tower, south of the city.

Taiyuan Jie - The major shopping area of this city where anything from designer boutiques to street stalls and markets are to be found.

Shenyang Parks & Gardens

Bei Ling - The last resting place of Huang Taiji who lived in the early 1600's and was the founder of the Qing dynasty. Take a walk through the surrounding park up the drive to the tomb, which is guarded by large stone elephants, lions and other animals.

Qian Shan - Named the Thousand Lotus mountains, these hills are around 80km from Shenyang and are perfect for a days hiking. Legend has it that the hills were originally lotuses gathered by a fairy. The nearby natural hot springs were a favourite bathing spot of the Emperor Puyi.

Shenyang Restaurants and Bars

Shenyang Restaurants

Laobian Eating House - 6 Zhonghua Lu. Well known for their delicious dumplings, an ideal stomach filler on a cold day.

Curry Shop - Nanjing Jie. Good value noodle, veg and meat meals. Situated near to the market Zhongshan Shichang, where food can be sampled at the nightstalls as well.

The Traders Hotel - Zhongua Lu. Their kitchen offers a wide variety of food if you need a break from the local cuisine.