Shenyang: A Memorable Trip to China’s “National Forest City”
Located in the northeast part of the Liaoning Province and surrounded by natural scenery of Changbai Mountains, no wonder, Shenyang, China was dubbed as China’s “National Forest City”. It is the largest city in the province with more than 8 million residents. It is known as the thriving city of Northeast China because of their trade and industry but it is also home to numerous Chinese historical sites including the Mukden Palace. Travelers can fly in the city via Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, and stay in one of the hotels and unique accommodation downtown.
Best Time to Visit
Every February, Shenyang, China, celebrates two major annual festivals, the Spring Festival, which is the traditional Chinese New Year where everyone prepares for a tasty meal, street parade and fireworks. Another anticipated festival is the Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival, where there is ice now carnival, folk culture presentation and other snow related activities. This is one of the best times to visit Shenyang to experience all the festivities. Travelers should book their Shenyang, China hotels ahead of time to secure their accommodation.
What to Do & Area Attractions
As the largest city of Liaoning, Shenyang has a lot to offer to tourists from modern facilities to Chinese historical sites. The city has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, one of which is the Shenyang Imperial Palace Museum, which is similar to the forbidden city of Beijing and was built in 1625. Shenyang Xinle Ruins Museum is also an interesting site to see the tombs of former emperors. This attraction is nearby Grand Hyatt Shenyang which is a five-star hotel. Check out Liaoning Provincial Museum to see more exhibits that showcase the history of the province. Downtown there are several hotels to book which includes Hilton Shenyang and Maritim Hotel Shenyang.