Shenyang - Shenyang

Shenyang(Chinese: 沈 阳 市) is a big city in Liaoning in China.

Districts

• Shenhe District (沈 河 区)
• Huanggu District (皇姑 区)
• Heping Borough (和平 区)
• Dadong District (大东区)
• Tiexi District (铁西 区)
• Sujiatun Municipality (苏家屯 区)
• Dongling borough (东陵 区)
• Shenbei New District (沈 北新区)
• Yuhong District (于洪 区)
• Faku district (法 库 县)
• Liaozhong County (辽 中 县)
• Kangping County (康平县)
• Xinmin City (新民 市)

background

Shenyang is the capital of Liaoning Province and the cultural cradle of the Qing Dynasty. There are three world heritage sites in Shenyang. The Imperial Palace, the North and East Qing Tombs. The city is a good starting point for trips to the surrounding area or to the North Korean border.

climate

Strongly continental climate. In summer it gets up to 40 ° C and in winter the temperature is -30 ° C.

getting there

By plane

Via Shenyang International Airport (SHE) can be reached from Frankfurt am Main by direct flight Shenyang. More options are over Seoul, Taipei, Russia or Japan. In China almost all large cities are served.

By train

Shenyang is the rail hub of northeast China. You can travel to Shenyang by rail from all major cities in the north. The express train from Beijing takes 2.5 hours, other express trains go to Dalian and Harbin.

By bus

There are several intercity buses that go to various cities. It is best to inquire about the departure points at a travel agency.

In the street

Shenyang is connected to various highways.

mobility

In Shenyang it is advisable to take taxis, all of which have a taximeter. During rush hour and shift change, you may not be picked up. No taxi driver speaks English, so always show the address in Chinese. The buses are usually very crowded but inexpensive. For 1 yuan you can travel as far as you want, provided you know where the bus is going. Depending on where you are, you can also use the newly built subway, which provides an east-west connection in the city. The north-south connection is under construction. The fare is 2 yuan.

Tourist Attractions

• Imperial Palace in Shenyanglast change: not specified

• Tombs of the first Qing emperorslast change: not specified

• Tai Qing Gong Templelast change: not specified

• Ci en templelast change: not specified

In the urban area there are still various smaller temples and pagodas as well as monuments from the more recent past.

activities

Various excursions into the surrounding area can be started from Shenyang. You can easily book trips in the local travel agencies. There are various parks in the city. The largest is that of the garden exhibition.

shop

There are many ways to shop. There are various markets and department store after department store with different prices in the city center. Right in the center near the Imperial Palace is the main shopping street, Zhongjie. In Koreatown, you can get all kinds of things from Korea and even pay in won.

kitchen

There is everything else there is in China. The local cuisine is quite hearty. You should keep your hands off the regional Jiazi because of the greasy filling. The many Korean grills are particularly recommended. In the city center you can also find a lot of small food stalls with all kinds of delicious fried and deep fried food in the evening.

nightlife

There are some discos and karaoke bars, but depending on the season, it is best to go to the park and enjoy various activities with hundreds of locals. Those looking for relaxation go to one of the many bathhouses for a massage. This is cheap and good.

accommodation

There are hotels in all price ranges. These can be easily found via the usual portals.

Learn

Shenyang has several universities. The largest is Shenyang University.

security

As in all major Chinese cities, security is very high. Small scams are the order of the day.

health

In the pharmacies you can buy everything you need. Antibiotics are given quickly, so be careful what you get. The names and ingredients of the drugs are international and understood. There are several doctor's offices and hospitals in the city. If you get sick you should always go to the more expensive English-speaking hospitals. In principle, you pay first, then you can see a doctor. You then have to buy the medication again and go back to the doctor, who gives it to you, e.g. via an infusion (injections are unusual). You can get the money back in Germany as long as you have a foreign health insurance. The city has a very high level of air pollution, which is why it is advisable to wear a mask if you are sensitive.

Practical advice

Mandarin, with a strong dialect and in some parts Korean. English is almost nowhere to be used.

trips

Especially in the direction of Benxi and the mountains on the North Korean border. There are several hot springs near the city.

literature

Web links

• http://www.shenyang.gov.cn - Shenyang Official Website