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.

Useful Shenyang Links

Shenyang guide
Unique website showing allround and all walks of life in Shenyang, the Capital of Liaoning Province, Northeast of China

Shenyang Tourism
an informative guide to Shenyang.