Shenyang, China

15 Best Things to Do in Shenyang

The sights travelers rate highest in Shenyang, with what makes each worth your time.

Ranked by traveler review volume across 22 places we track in Shenyang. Updated monthly.

  1. Liaoning Provincial Museum

    MuseumFree entry

    The Liaoning Provincial Museum in Shenyang is a major museum of history and fine arts.

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  2. Shenyang Imperial Palace (Gu Gong)

    Museum

    The Shenyang Imperial Palace, also known as the Mukden Palace, is a sprawling complex that served as the early seat of the Qing dynasty before the emperors relocated to Beijing.

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  3. Xita

    Neighborhood

    Xita is a neighborhood in Shenyang, China, best known as the largest Koreatown in Northeast China.

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  4. Bo're Temple (Shenyang)

    Religious site

    Bo're Temple is a Buddhist Bhikkhuni temple in Shenyang's Shenhe District. It covers about 1,000 square meters, with temple lands, forests, and mountains totaling over 3,600 square meters.

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  5. Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts

    Museum

    Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts (LAFA) is an art school in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China.

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  6. Long Live the Victory of Mao Zedong Thought

    Landmark

    Long Live the Victory of Mao Zedong Thought is a large epoxy resin statue of Chairman Mao Zedong on Zhongshan Square in central Shenyang.

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  7. Wulihe Stadium

    Entertainment

    Wulihe Stadium was a large multi-purpose stadium in Shenyang, China, built in 1989 and demolished in 2007.

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  8. Shenyang Olympic Sports Centre Stadium

    Entertainment

    The Shenyang Olympic Sports Centre Stadium is a 60,000-seat multi-purpose stadium in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. It is nicknamed 'Crystal Crown' and was built as a replacement for Wulihe Stadium.

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  9. Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Shenyang

    Religious site

    Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, also known as Shenyang Cathedral, is a striking Gothic Revival church located in the city center.

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  10. Moi Center

    Landmark

    Moi Center is a striking skyscraper in Shenyang, known for its unconventional, twisted form that stands out in the city skyline.

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  11. Shenyang Zhongshan Square

    LandmarkFree entry

    Shenyang Zhongshan Square is a prominent landmark in the heart of Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. Named after Dr.

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  12. Zhongjie

    Neighborhood

    Zhongjie is Shenyang's historic commercial heart, a bustling pedestrian street that has been a shopping destination for centuries.

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  13. Shenyang Finance Museum

    Museum

    The Shenyang Finance Museum is a specialized institution dedicated to the evolution of money and banking in China.

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  14. Liaoning Broadcast and TV Tower

    Landmark

    Liaoning Broadcast and TV Tower stands at 305.5 meters, making it one of Shenyang's most recognizable landmarks.

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  15. Shenyang TV Tower

    Landmark

    The Shenyang TV Tower is a prominent landmark in the city's skyline, standing at 305.5 meters tall.

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