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Shenyang 沈阳 Mukden
—  Sub-provincial city  —
沈阳市
From top: Skyline of Shenyang, a building in Beiling Park, Zhongshan Square, Mukden Palace, and remains of the Xinle culture.
Location of Shenyang Prefecture within Liaoning
Shenyang Location within China
Coordinates: 41°44′N 123°53′E / 41.733°N 123.883°E / 41.733; 123.883
Country	China
Province	Liaoning
County-level divisions	13
Government
- Party Secretary	Zeng Wei (曾维)
- Mayor	Li Yingjie (李英杰)
Area
- Sub-provincial city	12,924 km2 (4,990 sq mi)
- Urban	3,495 km2 (1,349.4 sq mi)
Elevation	55 m (181 ft)
Population (2008)
- Sub-provincial city	7,760,000
- Density	600.4/km2 (1,555.1/sq mi)
- Urban	5,090,000
- Urban Density	1,456.4/km2 (3,772/sq mi)
Time zone	China Standard Time (UTC+8)
Postal code	110000
Area code(s)	24
License plate prefixes	辽A
GDP (2008)	CNY 386 billion[1]
- per capita	CNY 54,106[1]
Website	http://www.shenyang.gov.cn/

Shenyang (simplified Chinese: 沈阳; traditional Chinese: 瀋陽; pinyin: Shěnyáng), or Mukden ( in Manchu), is a sub-provincial city and capital of Liaoning province in Northeast China.

Along with its nearby cities Shenyang is an important industrial center in China, and the transportation and commercial center of China's northeastern region–particularly with Siberia, Russia, and North Korea.

The city was also known as Shengjing (盛京) or Fengtian (奉天).

History

Shenyang
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	瀋陽
Simplified Chinese	沈阳
Transliterations Mandarin - Hanyu Pinyin Shěnyáng
Manchu name
Manchu	(Mukden)

The city’s name, Shenyang, literally meaning "the city to the north of Shen River", comes from the Hun River on the city’s south side, which used to be called Shen River. Archaeological findings show that human beings resided in present-day Shenyang as early as 7,200 years ago. The City of Shenyang was first established by Qin Kai, a general of Yan in the Warring States period about 300 B.C. It was named as Hou City (Chinese: 候城) at that time. It became known as Shen Prefecture (simplified Chinese: 沈州; traditional Chinese: 瀋州) in the Jin Dynasty and Shenyang Path (simplified Chinese: 沈阳路; traditional Chinese: 瀋陽路) in the Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, it became Shenyang Zhongwei (simplified Chinese: 沈阳中卫; traditional Chinese: 瀋陽中衛).

In 1625, the Manchu leader Nurhaci moved his capital to Shenyang, or Simiyan hoton, as it is called in Manchu. The official name was changed to Shengjing (Chinese: 盛京) in Chinese, or Mukden in Manchu, in 1634. The name derives from the Manchu word, mukdembi, meaning "to rise", and this is reflected by its Chinese name, which means "rising capital". Shenyang remained the capital of the Qing Dynasty until the relocation of the capital to Beijing in 1644 after the fall of Ming dynasty. However, it retained considerable importance as the previous capital, treasures of the royal house were kept at its palaces, and the tombs of the early Qing rulers were once among the most famous monuments in China. In 1657, Fengtian Prefecture (Chinese: 奉天府; pinyin: Fèngtiān fǔ; Manchu: Abkai imiyangga fu or Fungtyian, "obeying heaven") was established in the Shenyang area, and Fengtian was sometimes used synonymously with Shenyang/Mukden. In 1914, the city changed back to its old name Shenyang. Shenyang continued to be known as Mukden in some English sources (sometimes spelled Moukden) through much of the 20th century.

With the building of the South Manchurian Railway, Mukden became a Russian stronghold. During the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), Mukden was the site of the Battle of Mukden from on 19 February 1905 – 10 March 1905. It was the largest battle since the battle of Leipzig in 1813. Following the Japanese victory, the Japanese concession at Mukden was one of the chief bases for Japanese economic expansion into southern Manchuria. It was also the seat of the Chinese viceroy of the three Manchurian provinces. In the 1920s, Mukden was the capital of the warlord Zhang Zuolin, who was killed when his train was blown up near Mukden at a Japanese-guarded railway bridge.

In the early 1900s, Shenyang began expanding out of its old city walls. Shenyang Railway Station on the South Manchurian Railway and the Shenyang North Railway Station (today's old north station) on the Jingfeng railway became new commercial centers of Shenyang. Several factories were built by Chang Tso-lin to manufacture ammunition in the northern and eastern suburbs. These factories laid the foundation for Shenyang's industrial development.

The Mukden Incident (18 September 1931), which gave the Japanese the pretext to create the Manchukuo state, took place near Shenyang. During the Manchukuo era (1932-1945) the city was called Fengtian in Chinese again, and Mukden in English. During the Japanese occupation, Shenyang was developed into a heavy industry center.

Soviet forces occupied Shenyang in early August 1945 on the surrender of Japan. The Soviets were replaced by the Nationalist Chinese, who were flown in on U.S. transport planes. During the Chinese Civil War, Shenyang remained a Kuomintang stronghold from 1946–1948, although the Chinese communists controlled the surrounding countryside. It was captured by the communists on 30 October 1948 following a series of offensives known as the Liaoshen Campaign. Since 1949, Shenyang has become one of the most important centers of heavy industry in China.

Xinle Remains

Xinle Civilization

The remains of the Xinle culture, a Neolithic period society over 7,200 years old, are located in a museum in the north part of Huanggu District. It is complemented by a recreated village on site. A wood-sculptured bird unearthed there is the earliest cultural relic in Shenyang, as well as one of oldest wood sculptures found anywhere in the world.

Old City

Shenyang used to have two city walls.^[2] The inner city wall was built in 1625. Most of it was rebuilt on the old city wall of Ming Dynasty, and the city wall gates were increased from four to eight. The outer city wall was built in 1680 to protect the urban area outside the inner city wall, which also had eight gates. The total length of the outer city wall is around 16 km (9.9 mi). Nearly all of the city walls were demolished after 1949. Two gates and one corner tower of the inner city wall have been rebuilt during the 1990s.

Around 2.5 km (1.6 mi) outside Shenyang outer city wall, there were four pagodas and four temples; East Pagoda/Yongguang Temple, South Pagoda/Guangci Temple, West Pagoda/Yanshou Temple, and North Pagoda/Falun Temple. They were built in 1643. The four Pagodas are identical Buddha-stupa as high as Template:Convert/mft. Only the North Pagoda and Temple is well preserved. As for the East and the South, only the pagodas are left. The West Pagoda was rebuilt in 1998.

Both Temple of Heaven and Temple of Earth also were to be found in the old city during the Qing Dynasty, smaller replicas of Beijing's counterparts. Neither exists today.

Geography and climate

Western Shenyang is located on the alluvial plain of the Liao River, while eastern Shenyang is part of Changbai Mountains, covered with forests. The highest point in Shenyang is 414 m (1,358 ft) and the lowest point only 7 m (23 ft). The main urban area is located to the north of Hun River, a major tributary of the Liao River. The average elevation of the urban area is 29 m (95 ft). North Canal and South Canal flow to the north and south of the urban area respectively, which follows the historic course of Hun River.

Shenyang's climate is a monsoon-influenced humid continental climate (Koppen climate classification Dwa) characterized by hot, humid summers, due to the monsoon, and dry, cold winters, due to the Siberian anticyclone. The four seasons in Shenyang are distinctive. The annual average temperature is 8.3 °C (46.9 °F) with the lowest at −28.5 °C (−19 °F) and highest at 36.1 °C (97.0 °F). The rainfall is concentrated in July and August. The annual precipitation is around 700 mm (28 in).

Satellite image of Shenyang

Districts and zones

Map of Shenyang showing major districts and landmarks, as well as major roads

The sub-provincial city of Shenyang has direct jurisdiction over 10 districts (区 qu), 1 county-level cities (市 shi) and 3 Counties (县 xian):

	Subdivision
	Shenyang City Proper
	■ Dadong-qu	大东区
	■ Heping-qu	和平区
	■ Huanggu-qu	皇姑区
	■ Shenhe-qu	沈河区
	■ Tiexi-qu	铁西区
	■ Hunnan xin-qu	浑南新区
	Shenyang Suburban and Rural
	■ Yuhong-qu	于洪区
	■ Sujiatun-qu	苏家屯区
	■ Dongling-qu	东陵区
	■ Shenbei xin-qu	沈北新区
	■ Xinmin-shi	新民市
	■ Dongling-xian	法库县
	■ Kangping-xian	康平县
	■ Liaozhong-xian	辽中县

Heping District (和平区/和平區 Hépíng Qū)

Zhongshan Square

Heping District is located in the center of Shenyang. It has an area of 21 km² (5,189 acres) and a population of 640,000 thousand. The downtown Heping district has all manner of businesses that are brightly lit by neon at night.

At the center of the district, is the famous Zhongshan Square (Zhongshan Guangchang, 中山广场), featuring one of China's largest statues of Chairman Mao. Flowers are still placed around a large statue of Chairman Mao during the holidays.

The district was built in the area in front of Shenyang Railway station, the hub of former South Manchurian Railway. The boulevards are lined of very large trees of ginkgos, which become golden in color and produce their distinctive fruits in autumn.

Koreatown is located in the northern Heping District, as well as the West Pagoda.

Shenhe District (沈河区/瀋河區 Shěnhé Qū)

Brightly-lit buildings along Qingnian Street in the southern portion of Shenhe District

Shenhe District is the central area of Shenyang. There is the "central temple" near the Middle Street (one of the most famous commerce streets in China), built during the Ming Dynasty shows the center of ancient Shenyang. Most of Shenhe District is within the old city wall. It is 18 km² (4,448 acres) and a population of 610,000 thousand. Shenhe District is the site of the Mukden Palace. It is also the site of Zhang Zuolin's former home and headquarters, Shengjing Ancient Cultural Street. In the western Shenhe locates Muslim town. South Pagoda is located in southern Shenhe. There are a lot of high-end hotels located in Shenhe–such as Sheraton, Kempinsky, Lexington, Marriott (which is the first Marriott Hotel directly named "Marriott" in mainland China; due to finance conflicts, this hotel is not administrated by the Marriott group). The major thoroughfare of Qingnian Street separates the southern portion of Shenhe District from the southern portion of Heping District.

Dadong District (大东区/大東區 Dàdōng Qū)

Dadong District is an industrial district. It has an area of 51 km² (12,602 acres) and a population of 640,000 thousand. It is the largest district of the urban Shenyang city area. It is also the home of the 9.18 Museum and the North and East Pagoda.

Huanggu District (皇姑区/皇姑區 Huánggū Qū)

Beiling park

Huanggu district has an area of 37 km² (9,143 acres) and a population of 750,000 thousand. It is the site of the large, historical tomb of Huang Taiji (of the Qing Dynasty), called Beiling park (Chinese: 北陵公園).

Huanggu district also hosts the Liaoning Mansion Hotel. It is also the place of the government of Liaoning provience

Huanggu's name comes from Huanggutun ("tun" means village), where the Huanggutun Incident took place.

Tiexi District (鐵西新區/铁西新区 Tiěxī Xīn Qū)

Tiexi district is famous for its industry. This mixed-use district also contains large blocks of residential complexes, so as well as strips of small to medium-sized shopping. It has an area of 39 km² (9,637 acres) and a population of 810,000 thousand.

It recently featured in a documentary called West of the Tracks (the literal meaning of Tiexi) by the young filmmaker Wang Bing showing the transition in this rust belt district.^[4]

Tiexi is also home to the Shenyang Economic and Technological Development Area, a state-level development zone. This new development area combined with Tiexi District has a population of 1 million people, a total area of 126 km (0.05 sq mi), and enjoys the same administrative rank as municipality. (Administrative Committee of Shenyang)

Dongling District (東陵區/东陵区)

Dongling means the eastern tomb, referring to Qing Tombs dedicated to the first emperor of Qing Dynasty Nurhachi and his empress (a UNESCO site).

The district, located on the east and south of downtown, is rapidly becoming high-end residential areas, as suburbs of Shenyang are growing steadily. Two corridors along two major highways, one leading to the eastern tomb and Fushun, the other leading to the international airport, have luxury apartments, fine neighborhoods and sleek commercial developments being built.

Economy

Entrance to Zhong Jie, a shopping street in central Shenyang.

Shenyang is an important industrial center in China. It has been focused on heavy industry, particularly aerospace, machine tools, heavy equipment and defence, and recently on software, automotive and electronics. During the first five-year plan (1951-1956) many factories were built in Tiexi district. At its peak in the 1970s, Shenyang was one of the top three industrial centers in China (the other two are Shanghai and Tianjin). After the 1980s, the heavy industry has declined gradually and Shenyang has become a rust-belt city. The economy of the city has revived significantly in recent years, thanks to the Chinese government's "Revitalize Northeast China" campaign and the rapid development of software and auto manufacture industries.

Many major industrial companies have their headquarters in Shenyang. Brilliance China Auto is a major Chinese automobile manufacturer, and most of its production plants are also located in Shenyang. Shenyang Aircraft Corporation produces airplanes for civilian use as well as for the PLAAF. Neusoft Group is the biggest software company in China. Shenyang Machine Tool Group is the largest machine tool manufacturer in China.

Industrial zones

• Shenyang Economic & Technological Development Zone
• Shenyang High-tech Industrial Development Zone

Demographics

Shenyang's Koreatown: Xita (西塔)

Shenyang has a population of 7.2 million and its urban population is 4 million. By urban population, it is the largest city in northeastern China and among top ten largest cities in China.

Shenyang has 38 of China's 56 recognised ethnic groups, including the Han Chinese majority that make up 91.26% of Shenyang's population. The 37 minority groups are Manchu, Korean, Hui, Xibe, Mongolian, Zhuang, Miao, Tujia, Dong, Daur, Bai, Uyghur, Tibetan, Yi, Taiwanese Aboriginal People, She, Bouyei , Yao , Akha, Kazakh, Dai, Li, Shui, Nakhi, Jingpo, Kyrgyz, Tu, Mulao, Qiang,Maonan, Gelao, Russian, Evenks, Tatars, Oroqen, Nanai and Lhoba.^[5] Most of these groups are not native to the Shenyang area; some, like the Manchus and the Xibe, are.

Not only is Shenyang a multiply ethinic city, it is also a place where many foreigners, especially from Japan and Korea live. Shenyang has numerous temples, mosques, churches and other religious sites.

Military

Shenyang holds the headquarters of the Shenyang Military Region and the Air Force of Shenyang Military Region. Shenyang is also famous for its defense industries.

Transportation

Shenyang is served by air, rail, and an extensive network of streets and expressways, with bus service throughout the city.

Inter-city transportation

Shenyang is the railway hub of Northeast China. Eight railways connect Shenyang with Beijing, Dalian, Changchun, Harbin and Fushun. The city is also served by the Qinshen Passenger Railway, a high-speed railway connecting Shenyang and Qinhuangdao. In early 2007 a 200 km/h (120 mph) high-speed train decreased travel time between Beijing and Shenyang to around 4 hours. In August 2007 construction work started on the Harbin-Dalian high-speed passenger railway–which is expected to be completed in 2013–connecting Shenyang with other major cities in Northeast China, Harbin, Changchun and Dalian.^[6] Shenyang has two major railway stations: Shenyang North Railway Station and Shenyang Railway Station. The Shenyang North Railway Station was built in 1990, replacing the old north railway station, which was built in 1927 and still stands today. The north railway station is used mostly for express and high-speed train service. henyang Railway Station (also known locally as the "Shenyang South Railway Station", though the real "Shenyang South Railway Station" is at Sujiatun) has a history more than 100 years, built by Russian in 1899 and expanded later by Japanese. Today, it is focused on regular service.

The Qingnian Street bridge over the Hun He leads to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport and further points.

Shenyang is connected by several major expressways. The Jingshen 8 lane Expressway goes to the city of Beijing, some 658 km (409 mi) away. The Shen-Da Expressway connecting Shenyang and Dalian is the first expressway built in China. It is the fastest highway (8-lane) linking one of the largest port city to Shenyang. Shendan Expressway is a 4-lane expressway to Benxi and Dandong. It also serves Shenyang Taoxian International Airport. There are other expressways to Fushun, Changchun and Xinmin. There are many long-distance and express bus routes to Beijing and other cities in the northeast.

The city is served by the Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (沈阳桃仙国际机场, airport code SHE). Direct flights from Shenyang go to Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul, Cheongju of Korea, Tokyo and other cities. There are three other airports in Shenyang, none of them open to public: Dongta airport is the oldest airport in Shenyang, openned in 1920s and retired in 1980s. Beiling airport is used by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation for test flights. Yuhong airport is for military use only.

Intra-city transportation

Within Shenyang itself, there are three ring roads: Middle Ring, 2nd Ring and Outer Ring (Shenyang Round City Expressway). The southern part of the 2nd Ring and the Outer Ring are express beltways. The Outer Ring is an 82 km (51 mi) expressway, the first express beltway in China. A "big outer ring" is under construction, which is also an express beltway with a total length of around 400 km (250 mi). Inside the city there is an east-to-west expressway through the city center, most of which is elevated.

In Shenyang, there are more than 160 bus routes.^[7] Shenyang used to have about 20 trolleybus routes, one of the biggest trolleybus networks in China. The entire network was demolished in 1999 after a series of electrocution accidents.

Shenyang has been planning subway system since 1940. In November 18, 2005, the construction of the first Shenyang Metro subway line finally started.^[8] The first (east-west) line is expected to be finished by 2010. Construction is difficult due to the rocky ground on which Shenyang is built. The second (north-south) line started in November 18, 2006.

Life and culture

Shenyang dialect

People native to Shenyang speak the Shenyang Dialect, a variant of Northeastern Mandarin. The Shenyang Dialect is very similar to the other Northeastern Dialects and it is also very close to the Standard Mandarin dialect but has some very distinctive words that the standard Mandarin doesn't have. Some people prefer to think of it as a strong accent rather than a different dialect. Shenyang dialect is used heavily by several famous skit actors such as Zhao Benshan in their performance, and has become a stereotype for northeast natives.

Art

Two northeast folk dances, Er Ren Zhuan and Yang Ge, are very popular in Shenyang. Dawutai Theatre is famous for its Er Ren Zhuan and Chinese skit performances by Zhao Benshan and his students.

Shenyang is home of many performance art organizations, such as Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe of China,^[9] Liao Ning Song and Dance Ensemble [3], and Liaoning Ballet [4]. Many artists are from Shenyang, such as Na Ying, or Lang Lang

Museums

9.18 Incident Museum

• Liaoning Provincial Museum, the largest museum in north-eastern China. The museum hold many relics from Manchuria's past, including a selection of inscriptions in Chinese and Khitan.
• Shenyang Steam Locomotive Museum, with 16 steam engines from America, Japan, Russia, Belgium, Poland, Germany, Czechoslovakia and China.
• The 9.18 Incident Museum, a museum in memory of Mukden Incident. The museum has a shape of an opened calendar, and is located on the site where the Japanese troops destroyed the South Manchuria Railway, the prelude to the invasion of Manchuria.
• The Xinle Relic, located on the location where the Xinle civilisation was first discovered, containing a reconstructed Xinle settlement and housing artefacts discovered there.

Sports

Shenyang is famous for its football tradition. The local football team is the Liaoning F.C., in the Chinese Super League. Another Chinese Super League team, Shenyang Jinde moved to Changsha in 2007. Shenyang Olympic Sports Centre Stadium was a venue for the football preliminary of 2008 Summer Olympics.

Shenyang Sport University [5] is a famous professional sports university in China. The university is the training base for winter sports in China and has many Olympic champions.

Religion

• Taiqing Palace, a Taoist temple established in 1663
• Ci'en Temple, a Buddhist temple, first built during Tang dynasty
• Royal Temple, a Tibetan Buddhist temple built in 1636 for Qing royal family
• Sheli Pagoda, a 33m high Buddhist pagoda erected in 1044 during Liao dynasty

Famous restaurants

• Lao Bian Dumpling, a traditional dumpling restaurant established by Mr. Bian Fu in 1829
• Ma's Steamed Dumpling, a Hui Muslim restaurant established by the Ma family as early as 1767

Famous people from Shenyang

• Zhang Zuolin, Chinese Warlord
• Zhang Xueliang, Chinese Warlord
• Na Ying, Chinese singer
• Mao Ning, Chinese singer
• Lang Lang, Chinese pianist
• Pang Long, Chinese singer
• Li Chunbo, Chinese singer
• Ai Jing, Chinese singer
• Jing Boran, Chinese singer
• Seiji Ozawa, Japanese conductor
• Ma Lin, Table-Tennis Player
• Gong Li, Chinese actress

Tourism

Attractions

• Mukden Palace: the former imperial palace of the early Qing Dynasty. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Dongling: the tomb of the first Qing emperor, Nurhaci. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Beiling Park and Zhaoling: the tomb of the second Qing emperor, Huang Taiji. The park covers an area of 3,300,000 sq. meters, and is serviced by trams for visitors who do not wish to (or cannot) traverse the length of the park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• World Horticulture Exposition garden: hosted the International Horticultural Exposition in 2006.
• Qipan Mountain, Qipanshan: a recreation resort in the east of Shenyang.

Shopping areas

Shopping and dining on Taiyuan Street

Shenyang has many shopping areas that provide people necessities, luxuries and entertainments. One of the shopping districts is Middle Street which is like the Fifth Avenue in New York City. Middle Street features many western-style stores and restaurants, including Wal-mart, Pizza Hut (which is a fancy restaurant in Shenyang), Louis Vuitton flagship store, Häagen-Dazs retail store, etc. The largest shopping mall in Shenyang is also located on Middle Street, selling products from all around the world.

Taiyuan Street(Chinese: 太原街)is another shopping area which is similar to Middle Street. Taiyuan Street also features many restaurants and theaters for people to enjoy. Many spend their holidays shopping on these two streets.

There is also a very large underground shopping center, offering lots of items, especially fashion jewelries, accessories and clothing.

Another area, Wu'ai Market, (Traditional Chinese: 五愛市場, Simplified Chinese: 五爱市场), features a large multi-story shopping center with a size comparable to that of many city blocks. It contains hundreds, if not thousands, of mini or boutique stores that open very early in the morning and close in the early afternoon. It is famous for wholesaling cheap clothes and household items.

The information technology center is in Sanhao street (Chinese: 三好街), in the southern part of the city.

There are also many large superstores located throughout the city that sell everything from meat and dairy to clothes and electronics.

Education

Shenyang has many schools, both public and private.

High schools

• Liaoning Province Shiyan High School,always be concerned as the best senior high school in Shenyang.
• Shenyang No.2 Senior High School
• Northeast Yucai School,consisting of various departments. Nursing Garden,Elementary School, Junior High School, Senior High School etc.
• Liaoning Experimental High School

Colleges and universities

• Northeastern University (simplified Chinese: 东北大学; traditional Chinese: 東北大學)
• China Medical University (simplified Chinese: 中国医科大学; traditional Chinese: 中國醫科大學)
• Shenyang Agricultural University (simplified Chinese: 沈阳农业大学; traditional Chinese: 瀋陽農業大學)
• Shenyang Pharmaceutical University (simplified Chinese: 沈阳药科大学; traditional Chinese: 瀋陽藥科大學)
• Shenyang Institute of Aeronautical Engineering (zh|t=瀋陽航空工業學院|s=沈阳航空工业学院}})
• Shenyang Jianzhu (Architectural) University (simplified Chinese: 沈阳建筑大学; traditional Chinese: 瀋陽建築大學)
• Shenyang Institute of Chemical Technology (simplified Chinese: 沈阳化工大学; traditional Chinese: 瀋陽化工學院)
• Shenyang Normal University (simplified Chinese: 沈阳师范大学; traditional Chinese: 瀋陽師範大學)
• Liaoning University (simplified Chinese: 辽宁大学; traditional Chinese: 遼寧大學)
• Shenyang Ligong University (simplified Chinese: 沈阳理工大学; traditional Chinese: 瀋陽理工大學)
• Shenyang University (simplified Chinese: 沈阳大学; traditional Chinese: 瀋陽大學)
• Shenyang University of Technology (simplified Chinese: 沈阳工业大学; traditional Chinese: 瀋陽工業大學)
• Shenyang Sport University (simplified Chinese: 沈阳体育学院; traditional Chinese: 瀋陽體育學院)
• Shenyang Institute of Engineering (simplified Chinese: 沈阳工程学院; traditional Chinese: 瀋陽工程學院)
• Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (zh|s=辽宁中医药大学|t=遼寧中醫藥大學}})

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Shenyang is twinned with:

• Sapporo, Japan (1980)
• Kawasaki, Japan (1981)
• Turin, Italy (1985)
• Chicago, United States (1985)
• Irkutsk, Russia (1992)
• Quezon City, Philippines (1993)
• Ramat Gan, Israel (1993)
• Monterrey, Mexico (1993)
• Seongnam, South Korea (1998)
• Yaoundé, Cameroon (1998)
• Katowice, Poland (2007)
• Thessaloniki, Greece
• Gumi, South Korea
• Leverkusen, Germany
• Düsseldorf, Germany

See also

• List of cities in the People's Republic of China by population
• Unit 100

References

•  "Mukden". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). 1911. 

External links

• Shenyang Government website
• Online Community of Shenyang

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Shenyang (沈阳 Shěnyáng), historically Mukden, is the capital of Liaoning Province in China.

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Capital of Liaoning Province and the largest city in the northeast of China, Shenyang is a city steeped in history. Neurhachi built his imperial palace and was laid to rest in one of the first two imperial tombs of the Qing Dynasty, Yongling Tomb. His son is buried in Dongling's Zhouling tomb, which is the second of the first two imperial tombs. The imperial palace and the two tombs are all listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. It was in Shenyang that the Russian army was defeated by the Japanese in 1905. It was also here, on September 18th, 1931 that the Mukden incident ignited a war between China and Japan that would see the Japanese occupation of all of Northeast China. This city was also the home to the warlord Zhang Zuolin and his son Zhang Xueliang who ruled over the Northeast during the 1920's. The later 20th century saw Shenyang develop as a major industrial centre. Today the city is rapidly modernising with large scale construction throughout the city.

Districts

Shenyang consists of the following districts:

• Heping (和平区; Hépíngqū)
• Dadong (大东区; Dàdōngqū)
• Huanggu (皇姑区; Huánggūqū)
• Shenhe (沈河区; Shěnhéqū)
• Tiexi
• Hunnan
• Dongling
• Yuhong
• Sujiatun
• Shenbeixinqu

Get in

By plane

The city is served by the Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (沈阳桃仙国际机场; Shěnyángtáoxiān Guójìjīchǎng; airport code SHE), as well as by several smaller, regional airports. Direct flights to Shenyang from Beijing, Changsha, Chaoyang, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Haikou, Hangzhou, Harbin, Hefei, Hong Kong, Jinan, Kunming, Lanzhou, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qingdao, Qiqihar, Sanya, Shanghai, Shantou, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Taiyuan, Tianjin, Ürümqi, Wenzhou, Wuhan, Xiamen, Xian, Xuzhou, Yanji, Yantai, Zahuang, Zhengzhou, and Zhuhai.

Direct international flights from Seoul and Cheongju, South Korea; Pyongyang, North Korea; Irkutsk and Khabarovsk, Russia; Osaka and Tokyo, Japan with connections to Frankfurt, Germany, Sydney, Australia, Los Angeles, USA and other cities. The airport is located 30 km south of the city. An airport shuttle runs from the airport to the main China Northern Airlines ticket office (117 Zhonghua Road; 中华路117号; Zhōnghuálù) and back frequently.

By car

Shenyang is connected by a major expressway, the 6-lane Jingshen Expressway, from Beijing, some 658 kilometers 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. It is the fastest highway (8-lane) linking one of the largest port cities to Shenyang.

By train

Train service is provided through two train stations, the north train station and the south train station. The north train station handles the majority of the long-distance trains while the south train station handles most of the northeast trains and does local service around the province. Some trains travel to both stations so be aware of which station you need to board your train.

North Train Station (沈阳北站; Shěnyáng Běizhàn) at Beizhan Road (北站路; Běizhànlù), Line 1

• Beijing - takes about 8 hours (or if you are lucky to get a ticket for the new fast train 'D Train', about 4 hours)
• Dalian - takes about 6 hours (express trains take 3 - 4 hours)
• Dandong - takes about 5 hours
• Guangzhou - takes about 30-48 hours
• Harbin - takes about 7 hours
• Jilin - takes about 6-9 hours
• Shanghai - takes about 27-34 hours
• Tianjin - takes about 10-14 hours
• Qinhuangdao - takes about 5-6 hours

South Train Station (沈阳火车站; Shěnyáng Huǒchēzhàn) at Shengli Beijie (胜利北街; Shènglìběijiē), Line 2

• Baihe via Songjianghe - takes about 9 hours
• Beijing - takes about 8-10 hours
• Changchun - takes about 4 hours - 2 hours for express trains
• Dalian - takes about 5 hours
• Dandong - takes about 4 hours
• Harbin - takes about 7 hours
• Jilin - takes about 7 hours
• Tianjin - takes about 9 hours
• Tonghua - takes about 7 hours
• Tumen - takes about 16 hours

By bus

Long distance bus service is handled by two bus stations.

Main Long-Distance Bus Station (Shenyang Qiche Kuaisu Keyun Zhan) Located on Huigong Jie, this station serves routes to and from major cities. You can also find night buses to Beijing being hawked outside the north train station.

• Beijing - takes about 8 hours
• Changchun - takes about 4 hours
• Dandong - takes about 3 hours
• Dalian - takes about 6 hours
• Harbin - takes about 7 hours
• Jilin - takes about 5 hours
• Jinzhou - takes about 3 hours

South Bus Station Buses queue along Minzhu Lu (opposite the south train station), around Minzhu Square and some nearby streets. On most buses you pay the conductor on the bus but for Anshan and Liaoyang you must purchase tickets at the office on the east side of Minzhu Square. These buses run medium distance routes to neighbouring cities within Liaoning. Buses stop departing this bus stations around 6pm. Passengers arriving to this station may be offloaded from the bus on a nearby street or some distance away at a yard used for storing coaches, sited behind the post office on Zhongshan Jie.

• Anshan - takes about 1 hour 40 minutes
• Benxi - takes about 1 hour
• Liaoyang - takes 1 hour
• Fushun - takes 1 hour

Get around

Sights in the old city, Shenhe District, can be walked between, but other areas such as those in Beiling or Dongling require transport.

The first line of the Shenyang Metro, running east-west across the city and serving the train station, opened in 2009. A second line will follow by 2011.

Shenyang has a comprehensive bus system, but it can be incomprehensible if you do not read Chinese. Make sure you pick up a city bus and area map at either train station. Very handy to help get around. Buses charge ¥1-2 and major bus lines congregate around the train stations. Bus 203 travels between the two train stations.

There are plenty of taxis whose meters start at ¥8 for 3 kilometers, then ¥1.8 per kilometer. Make sure you get a taxi in which the meter is mounted on the dashboard and easily visible from your seat instead of behind the gear shift - it is possible the driver may be pulling some sleight of hand to increase your fare.

Mukden Palace

• Mukden Palace (故宫 Gugong), Shenyang Lu, Shenhe District (Bus 222 or 213 can take you there for ¥1). Former Imperial Palace - First built in 1625 for Nurhachi, and inherited by his son Abahai (Huang Taiji), the Former Imperial Palace of Shenyang is one of two royal complexes extent in China today. The splendid and distinctly ethnic Manchu architectural style of the palace, which includes Dazheng (Grand Politics) Hall, the Ten Princes' Pavillion, Chongzhen (Golden Chimes), Phoenix Chamber and Qingning (Pure Tranquility) Pavillion, are still in perfect shape. On Saturday afternoons during the summer, the palace is the venue for a grand Imperial procession. This is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside the palace in Beijing. It is also an AAAA rated tourist site on the Chinese national scale. A guidebook is available in English at the ticket office, priced ¥25, which provides a detailed explanation of the exhibits. This fascinating palace contains finer details compared to the one in Beijing, such as the exquisitely handcrafted detailed carving and painting, which are still clear after four centuries. The throne room in Chongzheng Hall has incredibly detailed scrollwork -even the columns circled by the watchful dragons and on the throne. The palace also shows a significant influence from the nomadic heritage of its builders in the cold Manchuria. ¥50.  edit

• Zhaoling (昭陵), Beiling Jie, Huanggu District (In the center of Beiling Park, about 1 km from the South entrance of the Park). This is the tomb of the second Qing emperor, Huang Taiji, and his consorts. It was built over a period of eight years during the early 17th century. The buildings are currently covered with scafholding as renovation work is undertaken. The site is a unique blend of traditional Manchu and Chinese architecture. The area is listed, along with the other imperial tombs of the Ming and Qing dynasty, as a UNESCO world heritage site and a AAAA rated tourist site on the Chinese national scale. It is one of only 3 imperial tombs north of the great wall of China. Around the tomb is set out the extensive lands of Beiling Park which includes large areas of forest and several lakes. ¥30 in addition to the park fee of ¥8.  edit

• Fuling (福陵), Dongling Lu, Dongling District (About 13km east of the north train station.). This is the first tomb of the Qing Dynasty in which Nuerhachi, the founder of the dynasty, is laid to rest. It dates to the early 17th century and is constructed in traditional Manchu style along lines of Chinese funshui. The area is listed, along with the other imperial tombs of the Ming and Qing dynasty, as a UNESCO world heritage site and a AAAA rated tourist site on the Chinese national scale. It is one of only 3 imperial tombs north of the great wall of China. To the east of the tomb site a large area of park land forms Dongling Park. ¥30.  edit

• North, East, South and West Pagodas (北塔 Beita, 南塔 Nanta, 东塔 Dongta, 西塔 Xita), (The west pagoda may be difficult to find as it is now set within the courtyard of some other buildings where as the other three enjoy their own small parks). Built in the 1640's and now restored to close to original, these four pagodas stand each about 4km north, south, east and west of the Imperial Palace that was the centre of the old city. Each pagoda is almost identical to the others but the north and south pagodas are in the best condition today. Free.  edit

• Mao Zedong's Statue, Zhongshan Square, Heping District (About 1.25km from the south train station). This is the largest statue of Mao Zedong in china. Around the base of the statue are images of workers, peasants and soldiers in heroic poses. The square is a popular place for locals to relax. Also called Taxi Square by the locals. Free.  edit

• Liaoning Provincial Museum, 26 Shiwei Road, Shenhe district (On the east side of Shifu Square beside the Liaoning Theatre.), ☎ +86 24 22821903. Closes at 4PM. A high-quality museum featuring many relics of China's past found mainly found in Liaoning. Also large collections of Chinese traditional art and caligraphy. There may be queues to enter during main public holidays. Free.  edit

• Liaoning Industrial Exhibition Hall, Hunnan District (Near to the new Olympic Stadium).  edit

• 9.18 Memorial Museum. On September 18, 1931, at 10:30pm, a bomb exploded beside the Japanese run railway line near Shenyang. Though instigated by the Japanese, the Chinese were blamed for event giving the Japanese an excuse to invade and occupy the whole of the northeast of China. Shenyang was the epicenter of that invasion, so it is most appropriate that the museum for the 9.18 Incident, as it is known, is in Shenyang next to the spot where the explosion occurred. The museum, as one would expect, depicts the incident from a Chinese perspective. It is not for the feint of heart because it unflinchingly displays the atrocities of war. The educational value of the experience is diminished by the lack of English signs and explanations.  edit

• Shengjing Ancient Cultural Street, Shenyang Lu (Outside the Imperial Palace). Shenjing is the old name for Shenyang during the 17th century - jing meaning capital city. This street tries to recreate the architectural styles of the time. It is however only a facard over the front of relatively modern 20th century structures within which a veriety of tourist orientated shops operate. Free.  edit

• Shenyang Horticultural Exposition Garden (2006中国沈阳世界园艺博览会), Dongling District (18km east of the north train station, about 5 km further east than Dongling Park, buses from the south bus station going to Fushun City will stop outside the park, bus 168 takes you to the park for ¥5 from Maluwan), [1]. This is the site of th 2006 International Horticultural Exposition. One of Shenyang's main tourist attractions, it continues to operate though the expo has officially ended. It features international gardens reminiscent of Epcot Center in Disney World in the United States, (the amusement park is really awesome compared to the gardens, which includes a roller coaster and many other fun activities!). It also features gardens for different provinces and cities within China and the expo's most recognizable feature, the Lily Tower, a massive structure inspired by its namesake flower (for ¥30, you can take an elevator to the top of this magnificent structure). Before its transformation to the Expo Gardens, this was once the much humbler Botanical Gardens. It opens in the spring and closes in October. Most of the signs are in English and Chinese. It is really a worthwhile experience in you are in the area. ¥35.  edit

• Former residence museum of Zhang Xueliang (Marshal Zhang's Mansion), South Shuaifu Lane, Shenhe District (A short walk south from the Imperial Palace). This was the home of Zhang Zuolin and his son Zhang Xueliang during the end years of the Qing dynasty and the beginning of the Republic. Zhang became, with the fall of the Qing Emperor, the warlord in control of the northeast of China and for a short time was proclamed president of China.  edit

• Steam Locomotive Museum, 64 Zhonggong Bei Jie, Teixi District, ☎ +86 24 81270010, [2]. Housing 15 historical locomotives and 3 duplicated historical locomotives. It is the biggest steam locomotive museum in China.  edit

• Shen-air Museum (沈飞航空博览园), Lingdong Jie, Huanggu District (At the northeast corner of Beiling park next to Beiling Airport.), ☎ +86 24 86599602. Every day from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Beiling airport is the site where China produced it's first modern jet aircraft in the early 1950's. These were initially copies of Soviet Mig fighters but gradually Chinese designs developed. In the front of the museum grounds stand nine aircraft produced on this site which can be closely inspected. Inside the museum building are displays telling the history of the airport and aircraft factory as well as Chinese aviation. A strong focus is placed on comparing Chinese and American aircraft, in particular those involved in the Korean War of the 50's. They also tell the history of Chinese missile development and other technologies. Civilian aircraft were also produced here and feature in the exhibits. The tour finishes with the modern J-11 fighter, China's new passenger aircraft (ACAC ARJ21 Xiangfeng or Flying Phoenix) and the recent Chinese space flights. This is an AAAA rated site on China's national tourist scale. ¥25.  edit

• Xinle Site Museum, Huanggu District (Just off of Huanghenan Da Jie on the west side of Beiling park.). On this location were found the remains of a 7000 year old, stone age, village. A museum now houses the archaeological finds and the village has been reconstructed. The site is in two sections. The ticket office is on the north side of the road. You will then be directed across to the museum on the south side to view the display before returning to the north side again to enter the reconstruction area. Displays are labelled in both Chinese and English and the site is rated AAA on China's national tourist scale.  edit

City wall

• City walls, Shenyang Lu. The original city walls of Shenyang were destroyed in the 1950's. Some small sections have been reconstructed to give an impression of the former city. These remains consist of two gates, Hauiyuanmen and Fujinmen, at either end of Shenyang Lu.  edit

• The old Longkou Wine Museum (老龙口 laolongkou), Xiao Dong Lu. A small museum beside the Laolongkou distillery tells the history of Baiju production on the site which dates to the early 17th century. The display includes old maps and photographs of the area. Equipment used in the wine production and a collection of old bottles, labels and trademarks used by the company. Free entry..  edit

• Royal Ocean World (皇家极地海洋世界; Huángjiājídehǎiyángshìjiè), Wanghua District (抚顺高湾(沈吉高速抚顺西出口)) (Off the Shenfu highway midway between Shenyang and Fushun cities. From Fushun take bus No.811. A taxi from Fushun city will cost ¥30-40 (negotiable). Bus No.2 from Shenyang South railway station or No.3 from Shenyang North railway station on route to Fushun stop on the express way near the park. The bus fair is ¥10), ☎ +86 41 3611 8888 or +86 24 8271 1236 (info@royaloc.com, fax: +86 41 3620 1660 or +86 24 8271 1239), [3]. Newly opened in 2008 and still under expansion, this claims to be the biggest aquarium in Asia. Currently there are four displays open. The Ocean World display contains sea and fresh water aquariums filled with all manor of aquatic life. The Century Forest display focuses on reptiles, lizards, snakes and crocodiles. There is also the Narnian Castle which is a theatre where animal shows are performed several times throughout the day (show times may vary throughout the year). Lastly there is Susu world, a soft play centre for children. Each of these displays can be purchased separately or on a combined ticket. Beside this site, in late 2009, Asia's largest water park will open, featuring swimming pools, water flumes and other water activities. ¥70-140.  edit

• Jin Zhixian, Shenyang, ☎ 024-23914779.  edit

Do

Winter sports

There are three ski resort areas within Shenyang prefecture. The 2008 Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival will be held at these resorts, as well as in Beiling park in Shenyang city, starting on January 8 and running to 2008-February 28, 2008.

Northeast Asia Ski Resort (东北亚滑雪场 Dongbeiya Huaxue Chang), Magang, Xingchengzi distict (28km out of Shenyang city). With 700,000 square metres of skiing area, this is the biggest ski resort. Park entry is free. Daytime Skiing costs ¥135 for two hours and night skiing is ¥125. Discounts for groups of 15 or more are available..  edit

Baiqingzhai Ski Field (白清寨滑雪场), Sujiatun district (40km out of Shenyang city). The site includes a freestyle aerial skiing and off-piste areas. Total area is 530,000 square meters. Park entry is free. Daytime Skiing costs ¥135 for two hours and night skiing is ¥120. Discounts for groups of 15 or more are available..  edit

Qipanshan Ice and Snow World (棋盘山冰雪大世界), (About 20km from downtown Shenyang. Take bus No. 330.), ☎ +86 24 88050020, 22723117 (fax: +86 24 22734066). Every day, 9AM-10PM winter only. Within Qipanshan Scenic Area and covering an area of 500,000 square meters. Park entry is ¥10. Park entry is free. Daytime Skiing costs ¥150 for two hours and night skiing is ¥130. Discounts for groups of 15 or more are available..  edit

Buy

Shenyang has two main shopping areas. One is on Zhong Jie, which has a number of shops selling cell phones, computers, electronic equipment or the latest fashions and accessories. Box/department stores are within walking distance of Zhong Jie as well as the north train station.

The second shopping area is Taiyuan Jie, located within walking distance of the south train station. This area has an English language bookstore and main post office nearby as well as food, clothing and electronics. Don't miss the underground shopping mall under the street. Box stores common throughout China can be found here.

As a possible souvenir, by incorporating traditional Chinese painting techniques, artists of Shenyang have turned feather patchwork scrolls into something as refined and appealing as Chinese painting and calligraphy.

Wuai Market in Shenyang is the biggest wholesale market in the northeast of China with 300,000 customers per day and annual turnover of more than ¥2 billion. It covers an area of 139,000 square meters. Products include dresses, shoes, caps, groceries, knitted goods, cloth materials, boxes, home appliances, gifts, daily sundry goods, beauty and hairdressing articles, small foods, bedding goods and more.

Eat

Liaoning is home to Liaocai (辽菜), a distinctive cuisine named after the area. Liaocai tends to be strong in flavour with plenty garlic, ginger and other spices but not hot. Shenyang has a large Korean and Mongolian population, who operate a lot of barbecue stands on the street corners of the city. There are also a number of very good Korean restaurants here. All of Shenyang's top hotels feature fancy restaurants serving Cantonese, Japanese and Western food. There are also some decent noodle shops, as well as the national chain California Beef Noodle, on some of the small roads near the train station.

Fast food and coffee shops are plentiful. The imported, western style food tends to be at the higher end of the price market. By going after local cuisine you will save money.

• Lao Bian Jiaozi Restaurant, 57 Beishichang Jie and also Zhong Jie, Shenhe District. (Next to the Imperial Palace). 10AM-8PM. Jiaozi are Chinese dumplings. This style of food is particularly popular in the north of China. Lao Bian Jiaozi, founded in 1829, is one of the most famous Jiaozi restaurants.  edit

• Churrascaria Rio's, Southern Nanjing Road (Kempinski Hotel), ☎ +86 24 22988988. A churrascaria is a Brazilian restaurant that serves meat, mostly grilled, and rodizio is a method of serving the different cuts of meat that originated in the south of Brazil in the early 1800s. Different cuts of beef, pork, lamb, chicken, etc., in succession, are served to each diner. Rio's attracts a big theater crowd, large groups, executives and tourists. (prix fixe).  edit

• Cafe Lido (Sheraton Shenyang Lido Hotel), Quignian Street. Located in The most prestigious 5* hotel of Shenyang, the Sheraton."It is recognized as being the best Western food in Shenyang. Serving Australian beef, Mashed potatoes Irish style, Guiness meat pies, fresh fish, salads and the tastiest pastries in town. Special on Friday's Seefood Night, small price for all you can eat and drink! ¥180-200.  edit

• La Bellevue. For bigger budget there is also a fine dining French Restaurant, "La Bellevue".  edit

• Xita Korea Town (西塔街), Tita, Shifu Da Jia (From the South train station head due north up Taiyuan Jie or take bus No. 249, 611, 255, or 252). Not one restaurant but an area with many good restaurants. The streets around the Western Pagoda (Xita) are home to many Korean people giving the area the name Korea Town. Fans of Korean food should head here.  edit

• Mulligan's, Nanjing Bei Jie 南京北街 206 (located on the fifth floor of the Holiday-Inn Hotel). Many restaurants now brew their own beer, with surprisingly good results. This Irish pub-style restaurant has a Filipino band is playing Monday to Saturday.  edit

• Jiuba Yi Tiao Jie (Bar Street). Cheap night out can be had here. Numerous establishments along the street and, in the summer, the bars set up outdoor seating.  edit

• Don't Tell Mama (别告诉妈妈 bié gàosu mā ma), Xita Jie (西塔街), in Korea town. Packed even on weeknights, this large Chinese-style club offers a constant cabaret-style variety show with over-the-top dance acts and live singing. One highlight is the male performers seem compelled to chug any quantity of beer bought for them, up to two-liter pitchers, in one go, without using their hands.  edit

• Sunny's Night Club. Re-opened in May 2008 With a Bar area next to the Disco. Great ambiance. The Rendezvous for most of the Westerners in Shenyang!  edit

• Party 98 (98 俱乐部 - 98 jù lè bù), Xita Jie (西塔街), in Korea town.  edit

• Boss Club (波士酒吧 - bō shì jiǔ bā), Xita Jie (西塔街), in Korea town.  edit

• VIP Room, Xita Jie (西塔街), in Korea town.  edit

• The Bee House (毕豪斯), 辽宁省沈阳市市辖区沈河区奉天街220号 (Shenhe District), ☎ +86 24 22927711.  edit
• Green Mile (绿里酒吧 (lu li jiu ba)), san jing jie, yi wei lu (In a side street near the san jing jie, shi fu da lu intersection. Call if lost), ☎ 13898140138. 11 am - late. Local ex-pat bar. Inexpensive quality western food you can't get any where else. Cold beer. Strong inexpensive Cocktail. Friendly cool staff. Clean bathrooms. Full DJ set up. Frequent game nights and events.  edit

• Shenyang Zhijia Qingnian Hotel (沈阳致家青年旅馆), 13 Shenyang Lu, ☎ +86 24 23833033 (fax: +86 24 23837389). This small hotel is non-spectacular, but offers cheap singles (or, if you need "a short rest" will let a room to you for fours hours for ¥30). The main attraction is the location, just North of Huaiyuan Gate, it is on an old street with attractive architecture, just one block west of the imperial palace.  edit

• Eletel, 235 Zhong Jie (Set back from the main road in a pedestrianized area.), ☎ +86 24 31307777. The rooms are designed in a ultra modern style that some will like and others will hate. The location is on a main shopping street within walking distance of several attractions such as the Imperial Palace. ¥267.  edit

• Grand Century Hotel, 88-2 Zhonghua Road, Heping District. (Access to the hotel is round the back of the shopping mall, off of the main road.), ☎ +86 24 23402888 (fax: +86 24 23410099), [4]. A recently decorated, high quality hotel at an affordable price. Located in the centre of the shopping area near to the south train station. Rooms in the upper stories provide good views across the city. Wireless internet is available in rooms. ¥349.  edit

• Liaoning Taishan Hotel, 22 Taishan Rd., Huanggu District, Shenyang, ☎ +86 24 86809888 (fax: +86 24 86806290).  edit

• Railway Hotel, 102 Beizhan Lu, At North Train Station, Shenyang, ☎ +86 24 62231058 (fax: +86 24 62232888).  edit

• Gloria Plaza Hotel, 32 Yingbin Street, Shenhe District, Shenyang, ☎ +86 24 22528855 (fax: +86 24 22528533).  edit

• Wonhurg International Hotel, 35 Kunshan Zhong Lu, Huanggu District, ☎ +86 24 86285555 (fax: +86 24 86843100), [5]. Premier business hotel with deluxe guestrooms, free Internet access, and 300-capacity ballroom. Online booking available from the official website.  edit

Shenyang also has its share of Western 4-star properties such as Marriott, ShangRi-La, and Holiday Inn. There is a 24-hour Spa at the north train station.

Cope

Consulate offices for Japan, Russia, South Korea, and the U.S. are present in the city.

• Dalian
• Harbin
• Vladivostok
• Beijing

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Noun

Shenyang

1. A sub-provincial city in northeastern China; capital of Liaoning Province.

Synonyms

• Mukden

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