 Shenyang (沈阳), China
Shenyang, China
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Shenyang (沈阳) is a city in northeast China. It is the capital of Liaoning Province, in the region historically known as Manchuria. The city has an urban population of 5 million people within a metropolitan area of 7.7 million people. It is the biggest city in northeast China.
Guide to Shenyang Hotels
It's never easy finding the hotel that's just right for your stay. Still, by taking a little time to do your research, you increase your chance of getting a good hotel at the best price. Go through the list of hotels in Shenyang which we've put together, with full description, star rating, address, location map and evaluation. Pick the hotel of your choice and view the rates offered by different booking sites. Yes, we show you prices from different websites, so you don't have to visit them one by one.
More about Shenyang
Shenyang actually means "city to the north of the Shen River". The Shen River refers to the Hun River as it was formerly known by that name. The area around Shenyang has evidence of human habitation going back to 7,200 years ago.
Shenyang was founded by General Qin Kai during the Warring States period, around 300 BC. At that time, it was known as Hou. The city became the capital of China under the Manchus in 1625. It was to remain the capital until 1644, when the capital was moved to Beijing following the fall of the Ming Dynasty. Due to its role as a capital, Shenyang is the site of the tombs of early Qing rulers, which are today a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Shenyang is today an important industrial center in China. Among the industries located here include aerospace, heavy machinery, software, automotive and electronics. It is also developing as a banking center of northeast China, with the opening of several foreign banks here.
Visiting Shenyang
The main international gateway is the Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, which receives international flights from several cities including Seoul, Osaka and Tokyo. The airport is 30 kilometers to the south of downtown Shenyang. You can take the airport shuttle that goes to the China Northern Airlines ticket office at Zhonghua Road in downtown.
Exploring Shenyang
At the moment, the only form of public transport in Shenyang is its bus system, which is comprehensive, but may require some learning, as it is geared to the needs of the locals. Until the Shenyang Metro opens, the other practical option is to take the taxi. It costs ¥8.00 for the first 3 kilometers, and then ¥1.80 per kilometer thereafter.
Photos of Shenyang
Shenyang Soccer Stadium
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Places of Interest in Shenyang
- Imperial Palace
The second biggest imperial palace in China after the Forbidden Palace of Beijing.
- Mao Statue
Statue of Mao Zedong at Zhongshan Square.
- Bei Ta (North Pagoda)
Built in 1643, this is the one of the four pagoda or temple of that time to still be in good state.
- 18 September Museum (Jiuyiba Lishi Bowuguan)
Museum documenting Japanese occupation of Shenyang in 1931.
- North Tomb
Spacious park the tomb of Abahai and Empress Borjijit of the Manchu dynasty.
- East Tomb
Tomb of Nurhachi, first emperor of the Manchu dynasty.
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