Welcome to Northern China
Top 5 Attractions
NO.1
Beiling Park (Beiling Gongyuan)
A pleasant oasis in the north of the city and the largest park in Shenyang. Rent boats and go out on the lake in summer or ice skate or go sledding in the winter. The wooded areas are a great place to escape the summer heat.
NO.2
Shenyang Benxi Water Cave National Park
About 45 minutes southeast of Shenyang, this vast cave has been developed into an impressive tourist attraction. Take a boat through the illuminated caverns with a guide and marvel at rock formations that are millions of years old. It can get chilly in the cave so dress warm.
NO.3
Confucius Temple (Kong Miao)
Dedicated to the life of China's great scholar and philosopher, this is Tianjin's oldest attraction. Dating from at least the early 15th century, a lovely goldfish pond leads you into an area of impressively ornate pagodas.
NO.4
Five Loves Wholesale Market (Wu Ai Shichang)
This huge market, open from the early hours of the morning, mostly trades in clothes but there is a lot more for sale among the thousands of stalls. Very much a local market, it’s interesting to observe the vigorous bargaining techniques.
NO.5
Food Street (Shi Pin Jie)
A three storey block housing more than one hundred restaurants, most offering food from all over China. Make sure to try the local specialty, shao mai, at least once and sample some of the more exotic delicacies available here.
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September 17, 2008
Welcome to Northern China Shenyang
Welcome to Northern China
Shenyang
The sprawling capital of Liaoning province, once the capital of Manchuria, peaked in importance as an industrial city in the '50s and '60s. In recent years it has been overshadowed by the southern coastal cities which boomed under Deng Xiaoping's reforms. Shenyang is historically interesting rather than beautiful, though the pagodas that once ringed the city are now within its limits and often a delight to explore. Some tourists may prefer Dalian and its beaches but Shenyang is still a sturdy, unpretentious destination which can surprise the attentive visitor.A subway system is expected to open in 2011 but for now, there are more than 150 bus routes and taxis are affordable. Shenyang is one of the largest cities in China and it is worth planning an itinerary for your visit. Consider hiring a driver for the day or booking a tour.Winters in Shenyang are extremely cold. Temperatures drop to an average -17 degrees celsius in January and rarely rise above zero between November and March. In summer they rise to 30 degrees but heavy rain is common. The best months to visit are May or September when the days are mild and pleasant.
Tianjin
Tianjin, along with Shanghai, Beijing, and Chongqing, is a municipality, which means it is self-governing rather than part of a province. Like Shanghai, it was once a treaty port and there remain more than a thousand colonial European-style buildings from the foreign concessions. Only two hours by train from Beijing and with a population of over nine million, this is one of China's busiest industrial cities. Although more about doing business than attracting tourists, the city’s leafy streets and riverside promenade can be a relief after the scale of Beijing.The subway in Tianjin, while not serving all parts of the city, is rapidly expanding. For now, taxis are plentiful and are the easiest way to get around. Weather is very similar to that of Beijing, with cold, dry winters. It is coldest in January although the summers are hot and humid. Good central heating keeps visitors warm and winters can be attractive but the best time to visit is spring or fall.
Shenyang
The sprawling capital of Liaoning province, once the capital of Manchuria, peaked in importance as an industrial city in the '50s and '60s. In recent years it has been overshadowed by the southern coastal cities which boomed under Deng Xiaoping's reforms. Shenyang is historically interesting rather than beautiful, though the pagodas that once ringed the city are now within its limits and often a delight to explore. Some tourists may prefer Dalian and its beaches but Shenyang is still a sturdy, unpretentious destination which can surprise the attentive visitor.A subway system is expected to open in 2011 but for now, there are more than 150 bus routes and taxis are affordable. Shenyang is one of the largest cities in China and it is worth planning an itinerary for your visit. Consider hiring a driver for the day or booking a tour.Winters in Shenyang are extremely cold. Temperatures drop to an average -17 degrees celsius in January and rarely rise above zero between November and March. In summer they rise to 30 degrees but heavy rain is common. The best months to visit are May or September when the days are mild and pleasant.
Tianjin
Tianjin, along with Shanghai, Beijing, and Chongqing, is a municipality, which means it is self-governing rather than part of a province. Like Shanghai, it was once a treaty port and there remain more than a thousand colonial European-style buildings from the foreign concessions. Only two hours by train from Beijing and with a population of over nine million, this is one of China's busiest industrial cities. Although more about doing business than attracting tourists, the city’s leafy streets and riverside promenade can be a relief after the scale of Beijing.The subway in Tianjin, while not serving all parts of the city, is rapidly expanding. For now, taxis are plentiful and are the easiest way to get around. Weather is very similar to that of Beijing, with cold, dry winters. It is coldest in January although the summers are hot and humid. Good central heating keeps visitors warm and winters can be attractive but the best time to visit is spring or fall.
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