Shenyang

Shenyang ({{zh-stp |t=?? |s=?? |p=Sh?nyáng}}) is the capital of Liaoning province in China. It is a sub-provincial city with a population of 7.2 million.

Tourism

Heping District (??? Hépíng Q?) (downtown)

The downtown Heping district has all manner of businesses that are brightly lit by neon at night.

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At the center of the district, is the famous Zhongshan Square, featuring one of China's largest statues of Chairman Mao. To this day, flowers are still placed around a large statue of Chairman Mao around the holidays.

Related Topics:
Chairman Mao

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Heping district also contains the Liaoning Provincial Museum.

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Dadong District (??? Dàd?ng Q?) (northeast of downtown)

Dadong District is the home of the 9.18 Museum and the Northern Pagoda. It is the largest district of the urban Shenyang city area.

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Shopping districts

There are several shopping districts in Shenyang.

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One of the districts features western-style shopping and dining, including Walmart, a Pizza Hut (that is very different from those located in America, because it has an upscale interior design and a large staff), consumer electronics stores, and a number of large, multi-story department stores selling products from around the world.

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Another district features a large multi-story center with hundreds of mini or boutique stores that open very early in the morning and close in the early afternoon.

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Huanggu district (??? Huángg? Q?) (directly north of downtown)

Huanggu district is the site of the large, historical tomb of Hong Taiji (of the Qing Dynasty), called Beiling park. The park covers an area of 3,300,000 sq. meters, and is serviced by trams for visitors who do not wish to (or cannot) traverse the length of the park.

Related Topics:
Hong Taiji - Qing Dynasty - Beiling park

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Huanggu district also hosts the Liaoning Mansion Hotel.

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Shenhe District (??? Sh?nhé Q?) (east of downtown)

Mukden Palace, a former imperial palace of the Qing emperors, now a museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Zhang Zuolin's former home and headquarter, Shengjing Ancient Cultural Street, and Gloria Plaza.

Related Topics:
Mukden Palace - Qing - UNESCO - World Heritage Site - Zhang Zuolin

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Tiexi District (??? T?ex? Q?) (west side)

This mixed-use district contains large blocks of residential complexes, as well as strips of small to medium-sized shopping.

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It recently featured in a documentary called West of the Tracks (the literal meaning of Tiexi) by the young filmmaker Wang Bing http://newleftreview.net/Issue31.asp?Article=06.

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Tiexi is also home to the Shenyang Economic and Technological Development Area, a state-level development zone. This new development area combined with Tiexi District has a population of 1 million people, a total area of 126 km², and enjoys the same administrative rank as municipality. (Administrative Committee of Shenyang)

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