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Shenyang, formerly known as Fengtian or by its Manchu name Mukden is a sub-provincial city in north-central Liaoning, China.It is the provincial capital of Liaoning and the province's most populous city with a population of 9,070,093 as of the 2020 census, also making it the largest city in Northeast China by urban population, and the second-largest by metropolitan population behind Harbin.
- Shenyang Imperial Palace. While less well known than the Forbidden City of Beijing, Shenyang's Imperial Palace was built by the first Qing Emperor in 1625.
- Zhaoling Mausoleum. There are two tombs of the former Qing Emperors located here and both are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Admission is 50 CNY for the basic tour and visitors can expect to spend plenty of time learning the history of these early Qing Dynasty Emperors.
- Zhongshan Square. Located in a busy part of the city, Zhongshan Square is also home to the tallest statue of Mao Zedong in the world. The buildings around the square predate the Japanese occupation and many were built by Japanese architects.
- Korea Town. Due to Shenyang's close proximity to Korea, the love for Korean BBQ is strong throughout the city. In Xita, or Korea Town, visitors can find the best samplings of Korean cuisine to be found in China.
Feb 29, 2024 · Shenyang, China. Shenyang, capital of Liaoning sheng (province), China, and the largest city in the Northeast (formerly Manchuria ). It is one of China’s greatest industrial centres. Shenyang is situated in the southern portion of the vast Northeast (Manchurian) Plain just north of the Hun River, a major tributary of the Liao River.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sep 12, 2023 · Shenyang is the capital of Liaoning Province and the largest city in Northeast China. It has a rich history of over 2,000 years, a famous imperial palace complex, and many cultural relics. You can visit the Shenyang Imperial Palace, Fuling Mausoleum, Zhaoling Tomb, and the International Ice and Snow Festival. Learn about the weather, transportation, and local highlights of this city.
- Mukden Palace - Trace the Glorious Past of the Early Stage of the Qing Dynasty. Mukden Palace. © pixabay / calvision. Mukden Palace Inner. © pixabay / BM10777.
- Beiling Park - See the Last Mausoleum in Northeast China. Beiling Park. © pixabay / 1084041. Zhaoling Mausoleum of the Qing Dynasty.
- Marshal Zhang Mansion - Explore Chinese Architecture Art and Witness the Modern History of Northeast China. Marshal Zhang Mansion. © wechat / 张氏帅府公众号.
- Liaoning Provincial Museum - Admire China’s Prestigious National Treasures. Liaoning Provincial Museum. © travel.qunar. Auspiciou Cranes (瑞鹤图) © lnmuseum.com.
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Explore the imperial palace, the tomb of Qing dynasty founder, and the historical museum of Liaoning province. Find out more about Shenyang's culture, nature, and nightlife from Lonely Planet's guide.
Shenyang is connected by a major expressway, the 6-lane Jingshen Expressway, from Beijing, some 685 km (425 mi) away. Expressways also link Shenyang with Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces. The Shenda Expressway connecting Shenyang and Dalian was the first expressway ever built in China (383 km/238 mi).
