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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Shenyang [2025]
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Shenyang Imperial Palace
4.7
/5
31759 reviews
8.6
From KRW 97266
Based on 928 reviews
The Imperial Palace/Xiaoheyan Morning Market | 13.5 km from downtown
Phone 024-24843001
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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The Shenyang Palace Museum is China's most complete surviving imperial palace complex, second only to the Forbidden City in Beijing. Construction began in 1625 and it is now a National First-Class Museum and a World Cultural Heritage Site. Its architecture blends Han, Manchu, Mongolian, and Tibetan artistic styles, distinguished by its unique layout of high palaces and low halls. The museum houses over 109,000 cultural relics, including 39,000 precious artifacts such as the Yongzheng period dragon and phoenix doucai large plate, showcasing Qing dynasty court art and Manchu culture. Together, the architecture and its collections constitute a "holy site of the founding of the nation," earning it the nickname "the Forbidden City beyond the Great Wall." The Shenyang Palace, a palace, holds a sliver of Qing history. "Red walls reflect the sun's shadows, ancient bricks tell of the past." Home to countless collections, the museum embodies a lingering sense of antiquity, quietly capturing a thousand years of history.
The Shenyang Palace Museum is not big. If you visit it by yourself, you may finish it in a short time, so it is necessary to hire a reliable tour guide. It is worthwhile to listen to various interesting stories about the Qing Dynasty while visiting!
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Marshal Zhang's Mansion Museum
4.7
/5
29734 reviews
8.5
From KRW 9375
Based on 235 reviews
The Imperial Palace/Xiaoheyan Morning Market | 13 km from downtown
Phone 024-24850576
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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The Marshal's Mansion is truly worth a visit! Its unique blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles, like the Grand and Small Green Buildings, each hides a historical story. Don't buy the package; visiting the Marshal's Mansion and Zhao Yidi's former residence separately is enough. The bank and financial museum were mostly built later, so there's less to see.
This is the former residence of a prominent figure in modern Northeast China. I definitely want to take my mom to see it.
It's definitely worth a visit, but during the summer vacation, the crowds were so intense that the steps of the Grand Blue Building were packed. I was worried about getting a heat stroke, so I didn't go inside. Miss Zhao Si's residence is also beautiful.
Go during busy times for a better experience.
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Shenyang Fantawild Adventure
4.9
/5
47808 reviews
7.8
From KRW 25196
Based on 25 reviews
Shenbei University Town/Fantawild Adventure | 32 km from downtown
Phone 400-166-0006
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
Saved by 362 users45685 positive reviews
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Fantawild's attractions are amazing! The roller coaster is so thrilling, the 4D cinema is incredibly realistic, the scenery is dreamy and out of this world, and the staff are so welcoming. One day is definitely not enough!
The most enjoyable trip this summer was to Fantawild in Shenyang. 🎢 I didn't have to rush or travel far to see such a dreamy castle and fireworks. 🎇 I walked into the park at sunset, snapped photos, and played as I walked. Happiness came effortlessly~
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Liaoning Provincial Museum
4.9
/5
1600 reviews
7.4
Based on 55 reviews
Liaoning Provincial Museum/Taoxian International Airport | 352m from downtown
Phone 024-22741193
Address: Northeast of the Central Square, Hunnan District, Shenyang City (No. 157, Zhihuisan Street, Hunnan District)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
110,000 relics including jade & bronze
11,000 artifacts & paintings
Saved by 157 users1275 positive reviews
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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.
Teacher Ding’s explanation was wonderful, he was knowledgeable and professional, and he imparted a lot of knowledge to the children. The tourist girl next to me asked me where I made an appointment with the teacher. It was a very lucky trip.
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Qinghe Peninsula Spa&Hot Spring
4.5
/5
1284 reviews
7.1
From KRW 50586
Shenbei University Town/Fantawild Adventure | 28.9 km from downtown
Phone 024-31853999
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
Saved by 517 users931 positive reviews
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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❤
My kids loved it here, playing from 10 AM to 6 PM and still wanting more. It wasn't crowded the day we went, so it was a great experience.
You can order lunch a la carte, and the spicy hot pot and beef noodles were both delicious.
The only problem was that towels were only available at the entrance, so you had to walk quite a distance to get a new one...
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Liu Laogen Theatre
4.5
/5
1641 reviews
7.0
The Imperial Palace/Xiaoheyan Morning Market | 13.7 km from downtown
Phone 024-89222222
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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A performance worth watching, a close look at Uncle Guangkun, Haiyan and Wang Xiaohu. A true evaluation of Mr. Benshan's disciples. The skills are amazing and should not be underestimated. Recommended. Happy and joyful.
“刘老根大舞台”沈阳中街剧场地处沈阳最繁华的商业步行街——中街，是本山传媒开办的首家连锁剧场，也是全国首家“绿色二人转”剧场。剧场介绍“刘老根大舞台”沈阳中街剧场原为“沈阳大舞台”剧场，始建于1908年，是一座具有百年历史的建筑。2003年4月，赵本山先生率辽宁民间艺术团演员开始在沈阳大舞台剧场进行二人转专场演出，改名为“刘老根大舞台”，2007年，本山传媒通过公开摘牌的方式将其购入旗下。2008年，本山传媒投资近2000万元对剧场进行重新装修，将沈阳中街的“刘老根大舞台”打造成了东北二人转的最高殿堂和旗舰剧场。每天晚上这里都是灯火辉煌、笑语连天，都有“赶大集、过大年、看大戏”的欢乐气氛，剧场外立面的三层设置了一个“毛驴拉磨”的标志性景观，一头漂亮的小毛驴每晚都会随着欢快的节奏不停地转圈拉磨，在“毛驴拉磨”下面的“快乐广场”上演员们会同时扭起欢快的东北大秧歌欢迎来自四面八方的宾客。如今，“毛驴拉磨”已成为“刘老根大舞台”的标志性符号，成为沈阳乃至全国的独特文化景观。剧场每一名工作人员的服饰都是民俗的，语言都是民间的，他们在服务中表演，在表演中服务，使剧场的每一个角落都蕴含着浓郁的文化气息，让观众耳目一新。剧场的二人转节目更是新奇绝美，让观众时而提心吊胆，时而捧腹大笑，尽享“快乐剧场”的独特魅力。“刘老根大舞台”沈阳中街剧场经过几年来的不断发展，影响力不断扩大，已成为沈阳继“一宫两陵”（故宫、北陵、东陵）之后家喻户晓的文化景观，已成为一张最具东北文化特色的亮丽名片吸引着来自四面八方的宾客。
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Shenyang Museum
4.8
/5
2101 reviews
6.9
Renmin Square/North Market | 14.1 km from downtown
Phone 024-23914199
Address: 辽宁省沈阳市沈河区市府大路363号
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Hands-on Ceramic Rubbing Experience
Qing Dynasty Enamelware Exhibit: Dazzling Charm
Saved by 122 users2003 positive reviews
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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.
This trip to Shenyang finally revealed that, besides the Liaoning Provincial Museum, the Shenyang Museum is also a truly outstanding destination. While its collections lag behind the Liaoning Provincial Museum in both quantity and quality, the selection and layout of its exhibits differentiate it from the Liaoning Museum, a testament to the museum's thoughtful approach. The Shenyang Museum's smaller size and smaller visitor numbers make for a more manageable and less tiring visit. The exhibits feature artifacts from the Stone Age, feudal dynasties to modern times, the Qing Dynasty imperial family and its history, and collections from the Shenyang Palace Museum. The Khitan pure gold mask is a highlight among the museum's treasures.
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Zhongjie Street
4.6
/5
794 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 245 users403 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
3773 reviews
6.5
Based on 17 reviews
Qipanshan | 33.3 km from downtown
Phone 024-88050366
Address: Qipanshan International Scenic Area, Hunnan District, Shenyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
Highlights:
Animal enclosures blend with nature
Feed & play with animals
Saved by 232 users1880 positive reviews
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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
367 reviews
6.4
From KRW 7515
The Imperial Palace/Xiaoheyan Morning Market | 13.3 km from downtown
Phone 024-81588278
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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