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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Shenyang [2025]
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Shenyang Imperial Palace
4.7
/5
32163 reviews
8.5
From SAR 262.44
Based on 928 reviews
The Imperial Palace/Xiaoheyan Morning Market | 13.5 km from downtown
Phone +8602424843001
Address: No.171, Shenyang Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Shenyang
Highlights:
Phoenix Tower offers "Fenglou Sunrise"
Learn about Qing Dynasty court culture at the cultural exhibition
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As a native of Shenyang, the one palace and two mausoleums are my childhood memories. This time, I accompanied my southern friend Little Potato to visit Shenyang, and the Forbidden City was a must-see. As the Forbidden City within the Great Wall, although its scale is not as large as the Forbidden City in Beijing, its scenery and grandeur are no less impressive.
A highly valued 5A scenic spot with a wealth of attractions and numerous cultural relics.
Conveniently located in the heart of the city, it's a must-see and internet-famous attraction.
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Marshal Zhang's Mansion Museum
4.7
/5
30883 reviews
8.5
From SAR 25.30
Based on 235 reviews
The Imperial Palace/Xiaoheyan Morning Market | 13 km from downtown
Phone +8602424850576
Address: No. 46, Shaoshuaifu Lane, Chaoyang Street, Shenhe District, Shenyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
5 buildings show Zhang Xueliang's life
Explore the restoration scenario of the Original Frontier Bank
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Looking at the museum's history and interior architecture, it's truly impressive. The several attractions included in the package are all nearby, making it easy to walk. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby. The coin museum's diverse collection of coins and history is worth a look.
The Young Marshal was truly remarkable! A hero of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. This luxurious residence, with its wooden furnishings, exudes luxury and rich history. It was perfectly suited for living, harboring mistresses, working, meeting friends, and even hosting exhibitions. It's well worth a visit.
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Shenyang Fantawild Adventure
4.9
/5
48337 reviews
7.8
From SAR 104.87
Based on 26 reviews
Shenbei University Town/Fantawild Adventure | 32 km from downtown
Phone +864001660006
Address: No. 55 Shengjing Street, Shenbei New District, Shenyang
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Conch Bay creates an underwater world
Experience "Flying Over Limits" project
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The guides were professional and enthusiastic, and the experience was truly beneficial. The vegetation within the site is rich and diverse, with vibrant colors that are truly pleasing to the eye. The art exhibition center boasts a wealth of stunning artworks. The detailed explanations and interpretations within the site further enhance the experience.
The Light of Life is a favorite for children. It tells the story of the origin of life, from blue algae to the birth of various organisms. It is very meaningful. After that, there are various activities for children to play.
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Liaoning Provincial Museum
4.9
/5
1612 reviews
7.3
Based on 55 reviews
Liaoning Provincial Museum/Taoxian International Airport | 352m from downtown
Phone +8602422741193
Address: Northeast of the Central Square, Hunnan District, Shenyang City (No. 157, Zhihuisan Street, Hunnan District)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.3 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Shenyang
Highlights:
110,000 relics including jade & bronze
11,000 artifacts & paintings
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The Liaoning Provincial Museum has a large collection of exhibits, and the explanations are very detailed and informative. I learned a lot from the two and a half hour explanation. I thank the tour guide for his wonderful explanation.
I finally had the chance to visit the Liaoning Provincial Museum, a provincial museum jointly built by the national and local governments. It had been on my wish list for a long time, but I finally managed to pull it off today. Since its relocation to the new building in Hunnan District, Shenyang, the exhibition area has been greatly expanded, allowing more of the museum's collection to be seen, which is definitely a major benefit. I confirmed before the trip that the museum's true treasures were all at home, not traveling or on loan. However, the finest paintings and calligraphy were digitized and displayed in VR, so I couldn't see them in person. The Liaoning Provincial Museum is absolutely not to be missed.
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Qinghe Peninsula Spa&Hot Spring
4.5
/5
1292 reviews
7.1
From SAR 136.49
Shenbei University Town/Fantawild Adventure | 28.9 km from downtown
Phone +8602431853999
Address: No. 20, Punan Road, Shenbei New District, Shenyang
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
3rd floor beer bar with hot springs
DIY crafts & outdoor BBQ party
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It was a great experience. The service was excellent. The attractions were good. I tried the indoor rafting, which was great. The fish spa was nice, with its small fish and water guns. The breakfast at the Suifeng restaurant and the food on the third floor of the hot springs were also very impressive and good.
Thanks to the rafting guy who pulled us out and helped me find my glasses. 🙏🙏🙏. The rafting waves were so thrilling. So much fun. The park is so huge. One day is definitely not enough to explore. The staff are so friendly and attentive. The service is great! No words can express my excitement at this moment❤
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Liu Laogen Theatre
4.5
/5
1650 reviews
6.9
The Imperial Palace/Xiaoheyan Morning Market | 13.7 km from downtown
Phone +8602489222222
Address: 110 Zhengyang Street, Shenhe District, Shenyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Cultural landmark in bustling Zhongjie
Century-old theater & comedy show
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With its renowned reputation, it's a must-see when visiting Shenyang. Here are a few details to share. Without spoiling anything, the Liu Laogen Grand Stage is now labeled a "Green Errenzhuan" (two-person opera) production, which doesn't affect the quality of the performances. However, locals also recommend the Nanfeng Grand Theater, claiming it's more grounded in Errenzhuan (though I didn't go). Liu Laogen is more expensive, as you'll usually see some of the people you see on TV. When it comes to ticket purchases, Liu Laogen's process is somewhat of a hybrid of online and offline, unlike the usual practice. You can buy tickets in advance through the official ticket app, but the offline ticket booth doesn't open until 10 a.m. on the morning of the show to select and collect your seats. This means if you don't select your seat early and wait until showtime to redeem your ticket, you'll only be assigned the last seat in that section. You can also buy tickets offline early, and you can choose your ideal seat, but there's a chance that a large number of people who buy tickets online in advance will sell out early (this situation shouldn't be very likely). Buying tickets through mainstream platforms like Ctrip doesn't require or require offline seat selection; the system automatically assigns tickets, but you still have to go to the ticket window to redeem them. I feel like the seats you're assigned are generally in the middle row, not the closest seats (because I bought my ticket as soon as it became available at 12 a.m., and still ended up in the middle row). As for other details, the theater has a snack and souvenir shop with reasonable prices. You can also scan the QR code at your seat to buy, and a staff member will bring it to your scanned location. If you arrive early, there's a warm-up performance at the theater entrance.
刘老根大舞台原来叫沈阳大舞台。是专业演出京评剧的地方。后来赵本山火了，后来电视剧刘老根火了，这里就给赵本山拿下来变成赵家班演出二人转的地方。由于地理位置优越，靠近中街和沈阳故宫，颇具旅游价值。很多外乡人到了沈阳都要看看。
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Shenyang Museum
4.8
/5
2106 reviews
6.8
Renmin Square/North Market | 14.1 km from downtown
Phone +8602423914199
Address: 辽宁省沈阳市沈河区市府大路363号
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.5 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Shenyang
Highlights:
Hands-on Ceramic Rubbing Experience
Qing Dynasty Enamelware Exhibit: Dazzling Charm
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It is worth a visit. I chose the end of September, which is not the peak season, but there are still many people. The scenic area is well-equipped and well-equipped. It is very convenient to buy tickets online and enter the park by swiping your ID card.
The moment I stepped into the Shenyang Museum, I was enveloped by a strange tranquility. Beneath the soaring dome, light, like a messenger of time, gently shone upon the neatly arranged display cases. Behind glass barriers, the artifacts—gold embroidery on Qing Dynasty dragon robes, charred wood carvings from the Xinle Ruins, and ritual instruments from the Bronze Age—rested peacefully. Meticulously labeled, scientifically illuminated, and temperature-controlled, they evoked a unique museum-like "perfect solitude."
As I left the exhibition hall, the setting sun filtered through the vast glass curtain wall, bathing the entire museum in a golden glow. I realized that the true value of a museum lies not in the number of "objects" it preserves, but in its ability to inspire visitors to make the leap from "viewing" to "understanding." History is not a sealed specimen but a memory that needs to be activated. Those glass display cases are both barriers and windows. The key lies in our willingness to unlock them with the key of imagination, allowing the artifacts to breathe again and history to speak once more.
What the Shenyang Museum ultimately left me with was not the memory of the artifacts themselves, but the revelation of a method: true historical understanding occurs when the viewer's soul trembles, when the glimmer of the past illuminates the present of our existence through the intermediary of objects.
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Zhongjie Street
4.6
/5
798 reviews
6.6
Based on 75 reviews
The Imperial Palace/Xiaoheyan Morning Market | 13.7 km from downtown
Address: Zhongjie Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Thousands of lights brighten Shenyang
Taste Shenyang's dumplings & snacks
Saved by 255 users406 positive reviews
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Zhongjie is the earliest pedestrian street, it has been the favorite place for Shenyang people for so many years, and now it is full of memories to go shopping. Many years have passed, Zhongjie has been completely new, and a lot of new streets have been added. Michelle Ice City has opened a lot of new ones. You need to queue up for ordering. Hang Lung Plaza is more popular than other shopping malls. Especially negative one, many restaurants are full of customers. Welcome everyone to Zhongjie to punch in.
The northbound of Taiyuan Street and Huanggu is the three major pedestrian streets in Shenyang. Previously, Taiyuan Street had the most people due to traffic reasons, and it was close to Shenyang Station. Now, the most people in Zhongjie are because they are in Fangcheng, there are Forbidden City and Grand Shuai Mansion nearby, and Liu Laogen is the big stage.
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Shenyang Forest Zoological Garden
4.5
/5
3782 reviews
6.5
Based on 17 reviews
Qipanshan | 33.3 km from downtown
Phone +8602488050366
Address: Qipanshan International Scenic Area, Hunnan District, Shenyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
No.7 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Shenyang
Highlights:
Animal enclosures blend with nature
Feed & play with animals
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It's quite good, but the area's shuttle buses are a bit unfriendly. There are no sightseeing buses, only small shuttle buses that can seat two people, which cost 100 yuan per hour, which is a poor value. There aren't many animals, probably hidden in the hot weather. The only interesting thing about the zoo is the black bears. It's one of the worst of all the zoos in Northeast China.
We went during the summer, and children under 18 were free, which was a really nice touch. A taxi from Zhongjie would have taken over 50 minutes, so we weren't in a rush, so we took the subway and a special bus to the zoo. It was a leisurely stroll through the many animals, and crucially, it was very clean. You can bring your own food; the panda park has rice, but the rest of the area only has water and sausage. We took a leisurely trip, visiting only one location in a day, so we weren't rushed, and the experience was great!
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The Governor's House of Northeast China
4.4
/5
398 reviews
6.5
From SAR 20.56
The Imperial Palace/Xiaoheyan Morning Market | 13.3 km from downtown
Phone +8602481588278
Address: 28 Shengjing Rd, Zhong Jie Shang Quan, Shenhe Qu, Shenyang Shi, Liaoning Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Learn history of Provincial Governor's
Late Qing & early Republic history
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Maybe because the fee is a little higher and the content is a little less, there are not many people. It is not as bustling as the Forbidden City and the Young Marshal's Mansion, so you can stroll around leisurely. However, there is indeed not much to see.
We bought a combined ticket for the Forbidden City, Zhang Xueliang's Former Residence, the Governor's Mansion, and a guided tour. We spent the entire morning there. Our tour guide, Xiaotian, provided detailed, professional, and passionate explanations. The service was warm and thoughtful. He even proactively informed us of the preferential policies for college entrance exam takers and children, and offered a refund, saving us a lot of money. Highly recommended!
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