Imperial mausoleum（Fuling）in Shenyang

2 min read

For tourism Shenyang offers some of the best cultural sites in the province.The Shenyang Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty is an official UNESCO World Heritage site that rivals the Forbidden City in Beijing.The museum connected to the Palace is full ofnumerous prime examples of Manchu and Han relics as well as artifacts from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.Following the Qing Dynasty path，two other World Heritage sites can be found nearby，the Fu and the Zhao Tomb where past emperors were laid to rest.For those looking to understand modern China better，the September 18th Memorial and Museum gives insight into the Japanese take-over of Shenyang and how China rose to stand on its own. Additionally, there are dozens of other first class museums and historical sites that can be visited in and around Shenyang.

For those with a keen eye for natural beauty, Shenyang is the home to many lovely scenic areas. The newest is the World Horticultural Expo Garden where the International Horticultural Exposition was held in 2006. The Garden is over 200 hectares laid out by city, region, and country serving as a botanical world tour. The Garden is located at the foot of another of Shenyang’s picturesque settings, the Qipan Mountain,a large nature preserve that is the site of many explorable caves.

Based in the northeast of China, Shenyang is a famous winter city.A lot of tourist attractions here are great to visit in the winter especially when coupled with hot springs and ski resorts. In the winter, the area comes alive when the Ice and Snow World Festival carves out a new town from the ice and snow in the form of world-class sculptures. But the spring and early fall offer a pleasant climate for travelers to be able to visit all of the natural and outdoor sites all over the city. Then is also an excellent time to play at the many golf courses nestled in the mountains and forests or nearby Shenyang’s main river, the Hunhe River.

Getting to Shenyang is easy with international flights from the US, Europe and major cities in Asia. Inside China, both flights and high speed rail are inexpensive and convenient.