Shenyang is a city of amazing tourist attractions

Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning province in China, is one of the most important cities in the northeast region. Being a hub of transport, culture and commerce the city serves a vast population of the region that includes people from diverse cultures and communities. The locals don’t stop boasting about Imperial Palace and other attractions dotting city’s landscape. With several magnificent buildings, glass adorned skyscrapers and great commercial and business activities Shenyang comes as a destination you will love to visit every now and often. As some of the leading world airlines operating flights to Shenyang the popularity of the city as a great tourist destination has increased manifold. Here we turn spotlight on major draw cards of the city.

Shenyang Mukden Palace

Mukden Palace is one of the most important tourist attractions in Shenyang. The palace served as the residence of the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) emperors before the capital was shifted to Beijing. Built in 1625 the palace has served the first three Qing emperors and has now been converted into a museum with 300 Manchu-style buildings and more than 10,000 relics. The palace has been listed as the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Three Mausoleums of Shengjing

The Three Mausoleums of Shengjing include the Fuling, Zhaoling and Yongling Mausoleums. The site belongs to the three royal mausoleums of the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The museum has been listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2004.

Shenyang Botanical Garden

For those looking for green spaces in the capital of Liaoning province, Shenyang Botanical Garden is situated on the outskirts of city. The garden has also hosted the International Horticultural Exposition 2006, one of the largest expositions in the country. Spread over an area of 246 hectares, the garden is home to several species of plants that include azaleas and tulips. Besides, the garden hosts a number of themed flower exhibitions year round. A visit to this garden gives you a breather from the hustle – bustle of the city life.

18 September History Museums

Museums are highly popular among travellers as they offer beautiful insight into the city and history. The travellers visiting the city of Shenyang should plan a trip to18 September History Museums which showcases China’s modern history through several photographs, sculptures, paintings and dioramas.

Marshal Zhang's Mansion

Situated in central part of the city Marshal Zhang's Mansion is one of the historical buildings known for its magnificent architecture. The mansion is the dwelling place of Zhuang Zuolin (chief of the Fengtian-faction Warlords) and his son Zhang Xueliang (a statesman of great achievements). The mansion now serves as the museum.

Apart from the aforesaid attractions the city has several things you might find interesting. The visitors shouldn’t worry about hospitality as there is a bevy of hotels and restaurants raring for their attention.