Shenyang, Tourist Attractions

While Shenyang will never compete with Beijing as the “must see” destination in northern China, there are more sites in and around Shenyang than most people realize.  Shenyang can be a memorable stop on your journey through China, and also a good chance to get away from the beaten tourist path. Be sure you don’t miss the Imperial Palace and Zhaoling Tomb!  

 

Historical Sites

 
 
 
 
 
 

Museums

 
 

Temples

Prajna Temple, Temple of Kindness, Big Buddha Temple

North Market--Emperors’ Temple

Tai Qing Gong

 

Scenic Sites

 
 
 
 

Other Tourist Attractions

  
  
 
 

Around Shenyang

Benxi City--Water Caves and Guanmen Mountain

Liaoning Provincial Museum

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Last updated: Apr 21, 2009  Posted: Feb 05, 2009
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Hours: 
Open Daily 9am - 4pm
Address: 
Shifu Guanchang, Government Square
Price: 
Free (Visit limited: 3000 Person/day)

This beautiful, modern museum has an excellent collection of artwork and artifacts. The museum provides some interesting information about the history of Northeastern China.  The museum is quite large and closes at 4pm daily, so be sure to plan for at least two hours time to wander around.


 

Imperial Palace Photos

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Last updated: Apr 13, 2009  Posted: Feb 05, 2009
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Photos by Jason Brennan and Vivian Chow

 

 

 


 

Benxi Water Caves and Guanmen Mountain

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Last updated: Apr 04, 2009  Posted: Feb 05, 2009
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Hours: 
8am-5pm
Address: 
63 KM southeast of Shenyang
Price: 
70 Yuan/ticket

Benxi is and industrial city located about 63 km to the southeast of Shenyang. In Northeastern China, the city is famous for its steel industry. Indeed, you can see the enormous, hideous factory just across the river from the city itself. If the wind is blowing the wrong way, the factory (and the dozens of other factories surrounding the city) bel


 

Expo Photos

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Last updated: Apr 04, 2009  Posted: Feb 05, 2009
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New for 2006, The "Lily Tower"

  

The "Phoenix Tail"--Entrance to the Park


 

Zhongshan Square Photos

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Last updated: Jun 12, 2009  Posted: Feb 05, 2009
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Photos by Jason Brennan

 

 

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TV Tower Pictures

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Last updated: Apr 21, 2009  Posted: Feb 05, 2009
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Photos by Jason Brennan

 

 

Photos by Jerry Wang


 

Beiling Photos

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Last updated: Apr 01, 2009  Posted: Feb 05, 2009
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Photos by Ethan Olson, Jason Brennan, Vivian Chow, Jerry Wang

 

 


 

North Market, Huang Temple Photos

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Last updated: Apr 01, 2009  Posted: Feb 05, 2009
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Photos by David de Jesus, 2007

(Huang Temple from above)

 

(Emperor Nurhachi, first Qing emperor)


 
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