Shenyang, China

Top things to do in Shenyang

22 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Museum

Museum4.1

Liaoning Provincial Museum

927 reviews

Top-tier museum showcasing ancient Chinese artifacts, including a rare jade burial suit from the Han dynasty.

Museum

Museum4

Shenyang Imperial Palace (Gu Gong)

923 reviews

Neighborhood

Neighborhood4.2

Xita

108 reviews

A historic Korean neighborhood known for its authentic restaurants, shops, and the Xita Church.

Religious site

Religious site4.2

Bo're Temple (Shenyang)

108 reviews

Bo're Temple is a large Buddhist complex in Shenyang, famous for its towering pagoda and tranquil gardens.

Landmark

Landmark4

Shenyang Zhongshan Square

108 reviews

Entertainment

Entertainment4.2

Shenyang Olympic Sports Centre Stadium

108 reviews

A modern Olympic venue built for the 2008 Games, now hosting sports and concerts in Shenyang.

Entertainment

Entertainment4.2

Wulihe Stadium

108 reviews

A multi-purpose stadium hosting major concerts and sporting events, known for its lively atmosphere in Shenyang.

Landmark

Landmark4.2

Moi Center

108 reviews

A distinctive skyscraper in Shenyang with a unique twisted shape, housing a luxury hotel and observation deck.

Religious site

Religious site4.2

Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Shenyang

108 reviews

Historic Gothic-style Catholic cathedral built by French missionaries in 1878, a landmark in Shenyang.

Landmark

Landmark4.2

Long Live the Victory of Mao Zedong Thought

108 reviews

A monumental statue and square in central Shenyang, dedicated to Mao Zedong, reflecting China's revolutionary history.

Museum

Museum4.2

Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts

108 reviews

A prestigious art school museum in Shenyang, showcasing contemporary Chinese art and student works.

Neighborhood

Neighborhood4.1

Zhongjie

75 reviews

Shenyang's oldest and busiest commercial pedestrian street, lined with shops and restaurants.

Museum

Museum4

Shenyang Finance Museum

44 reviews

Landmark

Landmark3.5

Liaoning Broadcast and TV Tower

42 reviews

A 305.5-meter tower with an observation deck offering panoramic views of Shenyang's skyline.

Landmark

Landmark3.5

Shenyang TV Tower

42 reviews

Religious site

Religious site4

Xita Church

40 reviews

Built in 1917, Xita Church serves Shenyang's Korean Christian community with distinctive architecture and bilingual services.

Religious site

Religious site4

Dongguan Church

40 reviews

A historic Protestant church built in 1900 with a striking Gothic spire, offering a peaceful retreat in Shenyang.

Landmark

Landmark4

Former Residence of Zhang Xueliang

29 reviews

Landmark

Landmark3.5

Former Residence of Zhao Yidi

22 reviews

Landmark

Landmark4

QingZhen MeiShiJie

21 reviews

Religious site

Religious site3.7

Ci'en Temple (Liaoning)

3 reviews

Ci'en Temple, originally built in the Tang dynasty, is a historic Buddhist temple in Shenyang with elegant architecture.

Historic site

Historic site3

Zhao Mausoleum (Qing dynasty)

2 reviews

Tomb of Qing emperor Huang Taiji, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring grand architecture and serene forested grounds.

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