About Shenyang
Shenyang,the largest city in Northeast China, is the political, economic, and cultural center of Liaoning Province. It is also an important industrial base and a famous historical city.
Location:Located in the central part of Liaoning Province.
Population: Approx. 40 million
Area: 150 thousand square kilometers (about 57,918 square miles)
Ethnic Minority: Manchu, Hui, Mongolian, Xibe and Korean
Climate: Its climate is relatively dry most of the year with spikes in precipitation during the summer months due to the influence of monsoons. Temperatures vary as much as 10 degrees Celsius from daytime to night, and in winter they can drop below 0 degrees Celsius, so the smart traveler will plan to dress in layers.
Scenery Spots in Shenyang
Shenyang Imperial Palace
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The Shenyang Imperial Palace, located at No. 171, Shenyang Road, Shenhe District in Shenyang City, is the only existing royal palace in China outside of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The main structure of the palace was built in 1625 when Nurhachi was in power. It was finished in 1636 by his son Abahai (Huangtaiji). Nurhachi and Abahai were both founding emperors of the Qing Dynasty.Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Zhaoling Tomb
Zhaoling Tomb is located in Beiling Park, the largest park in Shenyang. It is the mausoleum of Huang Taiji (Emperor Taizong) of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and his queen Bo'erjijite. Huang Taiji was the eighth son of Nurhachi, a great leader who established the Later Jin State and laid the foundation of the Qing Dynasty. He was an outstanding politician and strategist of Manchu, like his father. As the tomb lies to the north of Shenyang City, it is usually called Beiling (North Tomb). Its total area is 4,500,000 square meters (1,112 acres). Construction of the mausoleum began in 1643 and was finished after eight years. Zhaoling Tomb, together with Fuling Tomb in Shenyang and Yongling Tomb in Xinbin are called the Three Mausoleums of the strategic pass (referring to the area between the east of Shanhaiguan Pass and the west of Jiayuguan Pass). Zhaoling is the largest and most magnificent. It is also one of the best preserved imperial mausoleums of China. In March, 1982, it was listed in the second group of Key Cultural Relics Units under the State Protection by the State Council. The long history of Zhaoling Tomb as well as its classical architecture attracts thousands of visitors every year.
Local Food
Nuomixiang
The Nuomixiang chain restaurants belong to Dalian Nuomixiang Catering Co. Ltd. its first branch is located by the side of Jiuzhou Holiday Inn at Changjiang Road, Zhongshan District and its second branch is near Youhao Cinema. The food of this group is exquisitely made on the basis of traditional processing techniques. The main food includes several dozen snacks like deep fried and stewed stuffed balls and pyramid-shaped Dumpling Wrapped in Reed Leaves, made with glutinous rice or its flour.
Abalone and Lobster
This is a new luxurious seafood dish offered by the Bohai Sea Pearl Restautant, with lobsters and rare abalone produced in the Bohai Sea as the main materials. The techniques involved are steaming and dry frying.