Shenyang

Shenyang (沈阳 Shěnyáng), historically Mukden, is the capital of Liaoning Province in China.

Shenyang Halal Travel Guide

Capital of Liaoning Province and the largest city in the northeast of China, Shenyang is a city steeped in history. Nuhaci built his imperial palace and was laid to rest in one of the first two imperial tombs of the Qing Dynasty, Fuling Tomb. His son is buried in Zhaoling tomb, which is the second of the first two imperial tombs. The imperial palace and the two tombs are all listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site#China|World Heritage Sites. It was in Shenyang that the Russian army was defeated by the Japanese in 1905. It was also here, on September 18th, 1931 that the Mukden incident ignited a war between China and Japan that would see the Japanese occupation of all of Northeast China. This urban center was also the home to the warlord Zhang Zuolin and his son Zhang Xueliang who ruled over the Northeast during the 1920s. In the 20th century, Shenyang developed as a major industrial centre. Today the city is rapidly losing its older structures with large scale construction throughout the city, like all cities in China.

How is the Climate in Shenyang

Shenyang has a monsooon-influenced continental climate with large seasonal variation. Winters are very cold, but dry, and can easily feature nights of −20 °C or below. Summers are hot and humid, with daytime temperatures near 30 °C, rarely pushing above into the high 30s °C, though.

Districts

Shenyang consists of the following neighborhoods:

Heping (和平区; Hépíngqū)
Dadong (大东区; Dàdōngqū)
Huanggu (皇姑区; Huánggūqū)
Shenhe (沈河区; Shěnhéqū)
Tiexi (铁西区;Tiěxīqū)
Hunnan (浑南新区;Húnnánxīnqū)
Dongling (东陵区;Dōnglíngqū)
Yuhong (于洪区;Yúhóngqū)
Sujiatun (苏家屯区;Sūjiātúnqū)
Shenbeixinqu (沈北新区;Shěnběixīnqū)

Travel to Shenyang

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Buy a Flight ticket to and from Shenyang

The city is served by the Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, and by several smaller, regional airports. There are direct connecting Flights to Shenyang from most Chinese airports.

Shenyang Taoxian International Airport - 沈阳桃仙国际机场; Shěnyángtáoxiān Guójìjīchǎng IATA Code: SHE 41.64, 123.483611 30 kilometers south of the city - Shenyang Taoxian International Airport ShenyangAirportNight Direct international flights includes Seoul and Cheongju in South Korea; Pyongyang in North Korea; Irkutsk and Khabarovsk in Russia; Frankfurt, Osaka, Tokyo and Vancouver.

Tramway line 2 connects the airport with the Shenyang subway system. With the transfer to the subway, it takes a bit over an hour to get into downtown. An airport shuttle also runs from the airport to the main China Northern Airlines ticket office (117 Zhonghua Road; 中华路117号; Zhōnghuálù) and back frequently.

By car

Shenyang is connected by a major expressway and the 6-lane Jingshen Expressway, from Beijing, some 685 kilometers (425 mi) away. Expressways also link Shenyang with Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces. The Shenda Expressway connecting Shenyang and Dalian was the first expressway ever built in China (383 kilometers/238 mi). It is the fastest highway (8-lane) linking one of the largest port cities to Shenyang.

By Rail

Train service is provided through two train stations and the North Railway Station and the Railway Station. The North Railway Station handles the majority of the long-distance trains while the Railway Station handles most of the northeast trains and does local service around the province. Some trains travel to both stations so be aware of which station you need to board your train. High Speed Rail is available from both stations (D train). The train stations are connected with metro.

North Railway Station (沈阳北站; Shěnyáng Běizhàn) at Beizhan Road (北站路; Běizhànlù), Line 1

Beijing - and it takes about 8 hours (or 4-5 hours by 'D Train')
Dalian - and it takes about 6 hours (express trains take 3 - 4 hours or 2 hours by 'D Train')
Dandong - and it takes about 5 hours
Guangzhou - and it takes about 30-48 hours
Harbin - and it takes about 7 hours (3 hours by 'D Train')
Jilin - and it takes about 6-9 hours (2.5 hours by 'D Train)
Shanghai - and it takes about 27-34 hours
Tianjin - and it takes about 7 hours (or 5 hours by 'D Train')
Qinhuangdao - and it takes about 5 hours (or 2.5 hours by 'D Train')

Railway Station (沈阳火车站; Shěnyáng Huǒchēzhàn) at Shengli Beijie (胜利北街; Shènglìběijiē), Line 2

Baihe via Songjianghe - and it takes about 9 hours
Beijing - and it takes about 8-10 hours (4-5 hours by 'D Train')
Changchun - and it takes about 4 hours (2 hours for 'D Train')
Dalian - and it takes about 5 hours (2 hours by 'D Train')
Dandong - and it takes about 4 hours
Harbin - and it takes about 7 hours (3 hours by 'D Train')
Jilin - and it takes about 7 hours (2.5 hours by 'D Train')
Tianjin - and it takes about 9 hours (5 hours by 'D Train')
Tonghua - and it takes about 7 hours
Tumen - and it takes about 16 hours

Travel on a Bus in Shenyang

Long distance bus service is handled by two bus stations.

Main Long-Distance Bus Station (Shenyang Qiche Kuaisu Keyun Zhan) Located on Huigong Jie, this station serves routes to and from major cities. You can also find night buses to Beijing being hawked outside the north train station.

Beijing - and it takes about 8 hours
Changchun - and it takes about 4 hours
Dandong - and it takes about 3 hours, Y 85 one-way as of May 2015. Buses leave from 05:30 to 19:00, in 30 minutes intervals.
Dalian - and it takes about 4 hours
Harbin - and it takes about 7 hours
Jilin - and it takes about 5 hours
Jinzhou - and it takes about 3 hours

South Bus Station Buses queue along Minzhu Lu (opposite the south train station), around Minzhu Plaza and some nearby streets. On most buses you pay the conductor on the bus but for Anshan and Liaoyang you must purchase tickets at the office on the east side of Minzhu Plaza. These buses run medium distance routes to neighbouring cities within Liaoning. Buses stop departing this bus stations around 18:00. Passengers arriving to this station may be offloaded from the bus on a nearby street or some distance away at a yard used for storing coaches, sited behind the post office on Zhongshan Jie.

Anshan - and it takes about 1 hour 40 minutes
Benxi - and it takes about 1 hour
Liaoyang - takes 1 hour
Fushun - takes 50 minutes

Get Around

Sights in the old city, Shenhe District, can be walked between, but other areas such as those in Beiling or Dongling require transport.

Shenyang Metro Map - Shenyang Metro Map

The Shenyang Metro has two lines. Line 1 runs east-west across the city (serving Shenyang railway station), while Line 2 runs north-south (serving Shenyang North railway station). Lines 9 and 10 are expected to open in May 2019.

Shenyang has a comprehensive bus system, but it can be incomprehensible if you do not read Chinese. Make sure you pick up a city bus and area map at either train station. Very handy to help get around. Buses charge ¥2-2 and major bus lines congregate around the train stations. Bus 203 travels between the two train stations.

There are plenty of taxis whose meters start at ¥8 for 3 kilometers and then ¥2.8 per kilometer. Make sure you get a taxi in which the meter is mounted on the dashboard and easily visible from your seat instead of behind the gear shift - it is feasible the driver may be pulling some sleight of hand to increase your fare. As of January 2011 and there is a huge construction project at Government Plaza in the center of the city. Traffic around the area is quite congested so many taxis will often go around the square instead of through it.

What to see in Shenyang

Dazheng Hall 070314 - Dazheng Hall, oldest building at Mukden Palace Shenyang city wall - City wall

Architecture and historical sites

City walls | Shenyang Lu - The original city walls of Shenyang were destroyed in the 1950s. Some small sections have been reconstructed to give an impression of the former city. These remains consist of two gates, Huaiyuanmen and Fujinmen, at either end of Shenyang Lu.

Huaiyuanmen - 怀远门 - 41.7952378215, 123.4427744622
Fujinmen - 抚近门 - 41.7949648941, 123.4576393517
Former residence of Zhang Xueliang - Marshal Zhang's Mansion 张氏篩府 | South Shuaifu Ln, Shenhe District 41.7917258215, 123.4515104622 A short walk south from the Imperial Palace ¥70 as of December 2014 and also includes entries to Zhao Yi Di House next door and the Financial Museum This was the home of Zhang Zuolin and his son Zhang Xueliang during the end years of the Qing dynasty and the beginning of the Republic. Zhang became, with the fall of the Qing Emperor and the warlord in control of the northeast of China, and for a short time was proclaimed president of China.
Fuling - 福陵 | Dongling Road, Dongling District 41.8281301446, 123.5856642885 Buses 148 and 168 go here from the north station in about 1 hour ¥70 This is the first tomb of the Qing Dynasty in which Nu'erhachi and the founder of the dynasty, is laid to rest. It dates to the early 17th century and is constructed in traditional Manchu style along lines of Chinese fengshui. The area is listed, along with the other imperial tombs of the Ming and Qing dynasty, as a UNESCO world legacy site and a AAAA-rated tourist site on the Chinese national scale. It is one of only 3 imperial tombs north of the Great Wall of China. To the east of the tomb site a large area of park land forms Dongling Park.
Mukden Palace - 故宫 Gugong | Shenyang Road, Shenhe District 41.7961878215, 123.4494494622 Bus 222 or 213 can take you there for ¥2 ☎ +86 24 24843001 - ¥60 as of January 2011 Former Imperial Palace - built in 1625 for Nurhachi, and inherited by his son Abahai (Huang Taiji) and the Former Imperial Palace of Shenyang is one of two royal complexes extent in China today. The splendid and distinctly ethnic Manchu architectural style of the palace, which includes Dazheng (Grand Politics) Hall and the Ten Princes' Pavilion, Chongzhen (Golden Chimes), Phoenix Chamber and Qingning (Pure Tranquility) Pavilion, are still in perfect shape. On Saturday afternoons during the summer and the palace is the venue for a grand Imperial procession. This is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site#China|World Heritage Site alongside the palace in Beijing. It is also an AAAA-rated tourist site on the Chinese national scale. A guidebook is available in English at the ticket office, priced ¥25, which provides a detailed explanation of the exhibits. This fascinating palace contains finer details compared to the one in Beijing, such as the exquisitely handcrafted detailed carving and painting, which are still clear after four centuries. The throne room in Chongzheng Hall has incredibly detailed scrollwork -even the columns circled by the watchful dragons and on the throne. The palace also shows a significant influence from the nomadic legacy of its builders in the cold Manchuria.
The old Longkou Wine Museum - 老龙口 laolongkou | Xiao Dong Lu 41.8042470107, 123.4743908505 - Free A small museum beside the Laolongkou distillery tells the history of Baiju production on the site which dates to the early 17th century. The display includes old maps and photographs of the area. Equipment used in the production and a collection of old bottles, labels and trademarks used by the company.
Shengjing Ancient Cultural Street - 盛京古文化街 | Shenyang Road Outside the Imperial Palace - Free Shenjing is the old name for Shenyang during the 17th century - jing meaning capital city. This street tries to recreate the architectural styles of the time. It is however only a facard over the front of relatively modern 20th-century structures within which a variety of tourist orientated shops operate.
Xinle Site Museum - Huanggu District 41.8449451924, 123.4092534574Just off of Huanghenan Da Jie on the West side of Beiling Park - On this location were found the remains of a 7000-year old, stone age, village. A museum now houses the archaeological finds and the village has been reconstructed. The site is in two sections. The ticket office is on the north side of the road. You will then be directed across to the museum on the south side to view the display before returning to the north side again to enter the reconstruction area. Displays are labelled in both Chinese and English and the site is rated AAA on China's national tourist scale. A subway station is built nearby and the site is closed (Sept 2010) with construction work going on. It might not reopen in the near future. The provincial museum, however, has a large section on local stone age cultures that also contains relics from this site.
Zhaoling - 昭陵 | Beiling Jie, Huanggu District 41.8477377270, 123.4215593051 in the center of Beiling Park, about 1 kilometers from the South entrance of the Park; Beiyuan Gongyuan Metro Station, Line 2¥70, ¥6 for the park only and the park is free daily before 06:00 This is the tomb of the second Qing emperor, Huang Taiji, and his consorts. It was built over a period of eight years during the mid-17th century. The site is a unique blend of traditional Manchu and Chinese architecture. The area is listed, along with the other imperial tombs of the Ming and Qing dynasty, as a UNESCO world legacy site and a AAAA-rated tourist site on the Chinese national scale. It is one of only 3 imperial tombs north of the Great Wall of China. Around the tomb is set out the extensive lands of Beiling Park which includes large areas of forest and several lakes.

Museums

9.18 Memorial Museum - 41.8340902450, 123.4614850050 - Free At 22:30 on 18 September, 1931, a bomb exploded beside the Japanese run railway line near Shenyang. Though instigated by the Japanese and the Chinese were blamed for the event giving the Japanese an excuse to invade and occupy the whole of the northeast of China. Shenyang was the epicenter of that invasion, so it is most appropriate that the museum for the '9.18 Incident', as it is known, is in Shenyang next to the spot where the explosion occurred. The museum, as one would expect, depicts the incident from a Chinese perspective. It is not for the faint of heart because it unflinchingly displays the atrocities of war. Only the main descriptions are available in English, but it's enough to follow the course of events. The pictures and exhibits speak for themselves, anyway.
China Foundry Museum - 中国铸造博物馆, formerly known as the Shenyang Foundry Museum 沈阳铸造博物馆 | 14 Weigong Street North, Tiexi District (铁西区卫工北街14号) 41.8187067741, 123.3487959031 near Olympic Stadium; bus routes 175 and 176 stop near the museum, bus 175 may caught from just outside the Qigong Street Station on Metro Line 1 ☎ +86 24 25719599 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 09:00-16:00 Free

Liaoning Provincial Museum - 辽宁省博物馆 | 26 Shiwei Road, Shenhe neighborhood 41.6755968769, 123.4544628212 on the E side of Government Plaza beside Liaoning Theatre ☎ +86 24 22821903 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday until 16:00 Free A high-quality museum featuring Liaoning history from the stone age to the Qing dynasty, with many relics of China's past found in the area (3rd floor). Also houses large collections of Chinese traditional art and calligraphy, plus temporary exhibitions. There may be queues to enter during main public holidays. Mondays.
Shen-air Museum - 沈飞航空博览园 | Lingdong Jie, Huanggu District 41.8688527257, 123.4355306628 at NE corner of Beiling Park next to Beiling Airport ☎ +86 24 86599602 | Opening Hours: 08:30-16:30 daily ¥25 Beiling airport is the site where China produced its first modern jet aircraft in the early 1950s. These were initially copies of Soviet MIG fighters but gradually Chinese designs developed. A strong focus is placed on comparing Chinese and American aircraft, in particular those involved in the Korean War of the 1950s. They also tell the history of Chinese missile development and other technologies. Civilian aircraft were also produced here and feature in the exhibits. The tour finishes with the modern J-11 fighter, China's new passenger aircraft (ACAC ARJ21 Xiangfeng or Flying Phoenix) and the recent Chinese space flights. This is an AAAA-rated site on China's national tourist scale.
Steam Locomotive Museum - 蒸汽机车博物馆 | 64 Zhonggong Bei Jie, Teixi District 41.6802379241, 123.3565950901 ☎ +86 24 81270010 - Housing 15 historical locomotives and 3 duplicated historical locomotives. It is the biggest steam locomotive museum in China.

Parks and nature

Royal Ocean World - 皇家极地海洋世界; Huángjiājídehǎiyángshìjiè | Wanghua District (抚顺高湾(沈吉高速抚顺西出口)) 41.8642323805, 123.7370238643 Off the Shenfu Hwy midway between Shenyang and Fushun. From Fushun take bus No.811. A taxi from Fushun city will cost ¥70-40 (negotiable). Bus No.2 from Shenyang South train station or No.3 from Shenyang North train station on route to Fushun stop on the Expressway near the park. The bus fare is ¥20 ☎ +86 41 3611 8888 or +86 24 8271 1236 +86 41 3620 1660 or +86 24 8271 1239¥70-140 Opened in 2008 and still being expanded, this claims to be the biggest aquarium in Asia. There are four displays open. The Ocean World display contains sea and fresh water aquariums filled with all manor of aquatic life. The Century Forest display focuses on reptiles. There is also the Narnian Castle which is a theatre where animal shows are performed several times throughout the day (show times may vary throughout the year). Lastly there is Susu world, a soft play centre for children. Each of these displays can be purchased separately or on a combined ticket. Beside this site, Asia's largest water park features swimming pools, water flumes and other water activities.
Shenyang Horticultural Exposition Garden - 2006中国沈阳世界园艺博览会 | Dongling District 41.8555788201, 123.6336395989 18 kilometers E of the north train station, about 5 kilometers further E than Dongling Park, buses from the south bus station going to Fushun City will stop outside the park, bus 168 takes you to the park for ¥7 from Maluwan ¥75 This is the site of the 2006 International Horticultural Exposition. One of Shenyang's main tourist attractions, it continues to operate though the expo has officially ended. It features international gardens reminiscent of Epcot Center in Disney World in the U.S, (the amusement park is really awesome compared to the gardens, which includes a roller coaster and many other fun activities!). It also features gardens for different provinces and cities within China and the expo's most recognizable feature and the Lily Tower, a massive structure inspired by its namesake flower (for ¥70, you can take an elevator to the top of this magnificent structure). Before its transformation to the Expo Gardens, this was once the much humbler Botanical Gardens. It opens in the spring and closes in October. Most of the signs are in English and Chinese.

Religious sites

North, East, South and West Pagodas - 北塔 Beita, 南塔 Nanta, 东塔 Dongta, 西塔 Xita - the west pagoda is in the courtyard of a temple in the Korean quarter, whereas the other three are surrounded by small parks - Free Built in the 1640s and now restored to close to original and these four pagodas stand each about 4 kilometers north, south, east and west of the Imperial Palace that was the centre of the old city. Each pagoda is almost identical to the others but the north and south pagodas are in the best condition today.

Statues and monuments

Mao Zedong's Statue - 毛泽东塑像 | Zhongshan Sq, Heping District 41.7945356903, 123.4045143980 1.25 kilometers from the south train station - Free This is the largest statue of Mao Zedong in China. Around the base of the statue are images of workers, peasants and soldiers in heroic poses. The square is a popular place for local residents to relax. Also called 'Taxi Plaza' by the local residents.

Best things to do in Shenyang

Happy Family (兴隆大家庭 xīng lóng dà jiā ting) - The Happy Family Malls (one in Tiexi and the one on Zhongjie) have indoor ice rinks with skates you can rent an occasional specials on teachers.

Winter sports

There are three ski resort areas within Shenyang prefecture.

Northeast Asia Ski Resort - 东北亚滑雪场 Dongbeiya Huaxue Chang | Magang, Xingchengzi District 28 kilometers /17 mi outside of Shenyang - Daytime skiing ¥235 for two hours and night skiing is ¥225. Discounts for groups of 15 or more are available. With 700,000 m² of skiing area, this is the biggest ski resort.

Baiqingzhai Ski Field - 白清寨滑雪场 | Sujiatun District 40 kilometers/25 mi out - Daytime skiing ¥235 for two hours and night skiing is ¥220. Discounts for groups of 15 or more are available. The site includes a freestyle aerial skiing and off-piste areas. Total area is 530,000 m².

Qipanshan Ice and Snow World - 棋盘山冰雪大世界 20 kilometers outside, take bus 330 ☎ +86 24 88050020, +86 24 22723117 +86 24 22734066 Opening Hours: 09:00-22:00 daily, winter only Daytime skiing ¥250 for two hours and night skiing is ¥230. Discounts for groups of 15 or more are available Within Qipanshan Scenic Area and covering an area of 500,000 m².

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Shenyang

Shenyang has three main shopping areas. One is on 中街 Zhong Jie, which has a number of shops selling cell phones, computers, electronic equipment or the latest fashions and accessories. Box/department stores are within walking distance of Zhong Jie as well as the north train station. There are many western brands here, including cafes and restaurants. The Forum 66 Mall is well-travelled and full of international food and clothing brands, and its relatively empty companion and the Palace 66, is now open at 市府广场站 Shifu Guangchang station on the 2 line.

The second shopping area is 太原街 Taiyuan Jie, located within walking distance of the Shenyang Railway Station. This area has an English language bookstore and main post office nearby, as well as food, clothing from international brands, and electronics. Don't miss the underground shopping mall under the street. Box stores common throughout China can be found here. Cheap prescription glasses and sunglasses can be found on south Taiyuan street in the 赛隆广场 Sailong Mall. Don't forget to bargain!

The third is 北市场 Beishichang, within walking distance from the north train station. It is one of the oldest shopping areas in Shenyang. There is an important Lama temple (Huang Shi, founded in 1636), which was worshiped by all the Manchu emperors during their regular trips to Shenyang.

Another good place to check for electronics and repairs is 三好街 San Hao Jie, which boasts a "music city" near the music academy on the north end, and an extensive selection of electronics malls on the southern end.

For foreign expats looking for the comforts of home and there are numerous import grocery stores, including Olé in the MixC at 工业展览馆 Gongye Zhanlanguan station and at Palace 66, Yoo-Hoo by 金融中心 Jinrong Zhongxin station, and METRO and Ikea out in 铁西区 Tiexi neighborhood. Many of these stores will offer free membership cards for foreign workers.

As a feasible souvenir, by incorporating traditional Chinese painting techniques, artists of Shenyang have turned feather patchwork scrolls into something as refined and appealing as Chinese painting and calligraphy.

五爱 Wu'ai Market in Shenyang is the biggest wholesale market in the northeast of China, with 300,000 clients per day and annual turnover of more than ¥2 billion. It covers an area of 139,000 m² with multiple massive buildings connected by bridges and stairways. Products include dresses, shoes, caps, groceries, knitted goods, cloth materials, boxes, home appliances, gifts, daily sundry goods, beauty and hairdressing articles, small foods, bedding goods and more. Be prepared to get lost!

Halal Restaurants in Shenyang

Liaoning is home to Liaocai (辽菜), a distinctive cuisine named after the area. Liaocai tends to be strong in flavour with plenty garlic, ginger and other spices but not hot. Shenyang has a large Korean and Mongolian population, who operate a lot of barbecue stands on the street corners of the city. Some of the city's best types of cuisine include 火锅 hot pot, 麻辣烫 mala tang, or spicy pay-by-weight soup, and 串儿 chua'r barbeque. There are many Muslim hand-pulled Noodles places, and also a number of very good Korean restaurants. All of Shenyang's superior Muslim friendly accommodations feature fancy restaurants serving Cantonese, Japanese and International food. Mexican food has become especially popular in the last year, with at least two different places offering Mexican specials. There are also some decent Noodles shops, as well as the national chain California Beef Noodle, on some of the small roads near the train station.

Frost Flower Fried Dumplings - Frost Flower Fried Dumplings from Laobian Dumpling is one of their must-try

Fast food and coffee shops are plentiful. The imported, western style food tends to be at the higher end of the price market. By going after local cuisine you will save money. One of the absolute best places to try affordable and savoury local foods is at the 彩电塔 Cai Dian Ta night market near the Liaoning Radio Tower, located just west of the Kempinski hotel and 青年公园 Qingnian Gongyuan Station. This market is full of affordable barbeque 串儿 chuan'r, with selections as various as Chicken necks, pig feet, or tofu rolls. There are also various Noodles dishes, potato dishes, soft-serve ice cream and fruit jelly y-halal-food/desserts/ desserts, and a Liaoning starch specialty known as 闷子 Menzi. It stretches across several streets, and is generally open from the end of March until late October as crowds die down over the winter months.

Lao Bian Jiaozi Restaurant 老边饺子| No.208 Zhong Jie, Shenhe District Zhongjie Metro Station B1 Exit; next to the Imperial Palace Opening Hours: 10:00-20:00 Dumplings restaurant. Lao Bian Jiaozi, founded in 1829, is one of the most famous dumpling restaurants.Guinness World Records 2000 for the World's Oldest Dumpling Restaurant.

Shenyang BaoFaYuan 宝发园四绝 ("Four Outstanding") - Shenyang BaoFaYuan's "Four Outstanding": Fried Kidney with Sauce, Fried Liver with Sauce (combined as one in the picture), Fried meatball, Daylily with Egg and Shrimp 溜腰花、熘肝尖、煎丸子、溜黄菜 - BaoFaYuan 宝发园| No.1 Tianyuan, Xiaoshizi Street, Dadong District, Shenyang 沈阳市大东区小什字街天源巷1号 Dong Zhong Jie Metro Line 1 A exit, across the street ☎ +86 24 24314173 - ¥60/person | priceextra=prix fixe - Famous for its 四绝 (Four Outstanding). While local residents might not remember the name "BaFaYuan", everyone knows "Four Outstanding" given the name was giving by Zhang Xueliang.

Cafe Lido - Sheraton Shenyang Lido Hotel | Qingnian Street ¥280-200 It is recognized as being the best International food in Shenyang. Serving Australian beef, mashed potatoes Irish style, Guinness Meat pies, fresh fish, salads and the tastiest pastries in town. Special on Friday's Seafood Night, small price for all you can eat and drink!
La Bellevue - For bigger budget there is also a fine dining French restaurant, "La Bellevue".
Xita Korea Town - 西塔街 | Tita, Shifu Da Jie from the South train station head due North up Taiyuan Jie or take bus 249, 611, 255, or 252 - Not one restaurant but an area with many good restaurants. The streets around the Western Pagoda (Xita) are home to many Korean people giving the area the name Korea Town.

Buddha Bar and Restaurant | Xi Bin He Lu 58 next to the Kempinski hotel, Qing Nian Gong Yuan subway station exit A ☎ +86 13998138144 (English) | Opening Hours: 17:30-02:00 daily Cocktail and bar with large selection of imported soft drinks, Also serves sushi.
Party 98 -2 - pai dui er | Shi San Wei Road (十三纬路 near Heidis and the U.S. Embassy, walking distance to the Kempinsky Hotel) - One of the most popular clubs for foreigners. The first floor plays HipHop and R&B (mainly foreigners) and the second floor (mainly Chinese) has singers and electronic music.
Pure Colours - 米亚本色 mi ya ben si | 6-328 Fengtian Street (奉天街) ☎ +86 24-24125678 - The second popular club for foreigners and rich Chinese. They have an informal special for foreigners: buy one get two (for longdrinks only).
Don't Tell Mama - 别告诉妈妈 bié gàosu mā ma | Xita Street (西塔街), in Korea town - Packed even on weeknights, this large Chinese-style club offers a constant cabaret-style variety show with over-the-top dance acts and live singing. One highlight is the male performers seem compelled to chug any quantity of organic juice bought for them, up to two-liter pitchers, in one go, without using their hands.
Sunny's Club - A popular spot for foreigners but staff and service are low quality.
Party 98 - 98 俱乐部 - 98 jù lè bù | Xita Street (西塔街), in Korea town - Noisy Chinese music, close to the 24/24h barbecue restaurants.
Club 97 - 97号会所 | No 97 Zhongshan Lu, 100 m West of Zhongshan Sq and its Mao statue (中山路97号，中山广场西100米) ☎ +86 24 2341 9997 - A shiny, trendy club with an outdoor patio frequented by expats, mostly Russian ones. Not too crappy music, great food before 23:00, a bit pricey though.
Sophie's World Bar - 苏菲的世界酒吧 | Er Jing St, Bawei Road (二经街八伟路 ☎ +86 24 2282 6691 - The oldest foreigner bar in town is like an institution for both expats and local residents. Cheap alcohol, darts, soccer games on TV.
heidis Restaurant & Bar - 37, South sanjing street Near US embassy 138 | Opening Hours: 11:00-24:00 ¥25-150"Heidis rest. & bar" is a unique and comfortable restaurant & lounge café. Typical Swiss & west food, Cheese specialities, Pizzas and Steaks, Chocolates and homemade dessert. ideal for a romantic dinner or memorable business diner. Live music from Tuesday to Sunday, half price for Chinese and imported draught organic juice from 17:00-23:00. Italian Monday half price for pizza and spaghetti.
Shamrock Irish Pub - 134/11 Changjiang Street located near Liao Da Old University at Appreciate Europe ☎ +86 24 86085856 - Serving probably the best draught Guinness in Shenyang and more in a clean, laid-back pub. They also have a great selection of foods including Irish stew and onion rings. Great Muslim Friendly place to go for a pint and a meal and of course the craic. Call for directions. Open from 16:00 till late 7 days a week.
Green Mile | No. 3-1 Bei San Jing Jie just west of Government Plaza, and just southeast of North Market on Yi Wei Lu (一纬路). To find it, first go to the intersection of San Jing Jie (三经街) and Shi Fu Da Lu (市府大路). Yi Wei Lu is a small road just south of Shi Fu Lu. The Green Mile is 100 meters to the east of San Jing Jie. ☎ +86 24 8231 0581 - A smoky, grungy sports-bar style bar, which gets especially busy and smoky late on the weekends. A good place to go for shots and cocktails. Some claim that the Green Mile has the best American style pizza in Northeast China, and they deliver. Very popular with expats.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Shenyang

Shenyang - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Shenyang, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Shenyang. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Shenyang and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Shenyang. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Shenyang. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inShenyang: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Shenyang.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Shenyang: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Shenyang, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Shenyang.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Shenyang, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Shenyang, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Shenyang and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Shenyang, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Shenyang, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Shenyang without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Shenyang is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Shenyang.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Shenyang is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Shenyang, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Shenyang Media: info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Shenyang Zhijia Qingnian Hotel (沈阳致家青年旅馆) | 13 Shenyang Road ☎ +86 24 23833033 +86 24 23837389 This small hotel is not spectacular, but offers affordable singles (or, if you need "a short rest" will let a room to you for fours hours for ¥70). The major tourist attraction is the location, just north of Huaiyuan Gate, it is on an old street with attractive architecture, just one block west of the imperial palace.

Mid-range

Eletel - 沈阳璟星大酒店 | 235 Zhong Street set back from the primary street in a pedestrianized area ☎ +86 24 31307777 - ¥267 The rooms are designed in a ultra modern style that some will like and others will hate. The location is on a main shopping street within walking distance of several attractions such as the Imperial Palace.
Grand Century Hotel - 沈阳世纪国际大酒店 | 88-2 Zhonghua Road, Heping District Access to the hotel is round the back of the shopping mall, off of the primary street ☎ +86 24 23402888 +86 24 23410099¥749 A decorated, high quality hotel at an affordable price. Located in the centre of the shopping area near to the south train station. Rooms in the upper stories provide good views across the city. Wireless internet is available in rooms.
Liaoning Taishan Hotel | 22 Taishan Road, Huanggu District ☎ +86 24 86809888 +86 24 86806290
Railway Hotel - 沈阳瑞心东方酒店（原铁道新东方饭店） | 102 Beizhan Lu at North Train Stn ☎ +86 24 62231058 +86 24 62232888
Somerset Heping Shenyang - @scott.com No 80 Taiyuan North Street, Heping neighborhood ☎ +86 24 2397 5555 - The residence offers 270 fully-furnished serviced apartments ranging from one-bedroom deluxe to three-bedroom executive. Each apartment is equipped with broadband internet access, a private IDD telephone with voicemail facility and business support services.
Mt. Chilbo Hotel - 七宝山饭店 - 和平区十一纬路79-81号 41.78730, 123.41601 ☎ +86 62266789-8007 Checkin - 12:00 / Check-out: 12:00 368元 A four-star hotel downtown, this hotel is distinguished by its ownership by the North Korean government. TVs receive North Korean channels, and the hotel lobby features a small store and the Shenyang Air Koryo ticketing office. Good internet.

Gloria Plaza Hotel | 32 Yingbin St, Shenhe District ☎ +86 24 22528855 +86 24 22528533
Traders Hotel | 68 Zhonghua Road, Heping District ☎ +86 24 2341 2288 +86 24 2341 1988 A brand of Shangri-La, but one level down from the full-service Shangri-La.
Wonhurg International Hotel - 35 Kunshan Zhong Road, Huanggu District ☎ +86 24 86285555 +86 24 86843100 Premier business hotel with deluxe guestrooms, free Internet access, and 300-capacity ballroom.
New World Shenyang Hotel - 沈阳新世界酒店 | 2 Nanjing Nan Street, Heping District ☎ +86 24 2386 9888 +86 24 2386 0018

Shenyang also has its share of Western 4-star properties such as Marriott, ShangRi-La, and Holiday Inn. There is a 24-hour spa at the north train station.

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Consulate offices listed below:

France - NO.34, Nan Shisanwei Road,Heping Dis. ☎ +86-2423190000{{flag|Japan
Japan - No.50, Shisiwei Road, Heping Dis. ☎ +86-24-2322-7490{{flag|North Korea
North Korea | Bei Ling Da Jie (Beiling Avenue), Huanggu District - ☎ +86-24-8685 2742 +86-24-8685 8432

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Republic of Korea - No.37, Nan Shisanwei Road, Heping District ☎ +86-2423853388
Russian Federation - No.31,Nan Shisanwei Road, Heping District ☎ +86-24-23223927 - Consul- General Mr. Paltov Sergey

Consulate General of the United States - Shenyang@ 52, 14th Wei Road, Heping ☎ +86 24 2322 1198 +86 24 2322 2374

Germany - 21 floor, CR Building, 286 Qingnian Dajie 和平区青年大街286号华润大厦21层 ☎ +86 24 8389 9100

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