Shenyang, China Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels Worldwide

Get a feel for the culture of China when you visit Shenyang, the largest city in the northeastern part of the country. This city of 7.2 million people is the industrial center for the Liaoning Province. At one time, it was the capital of the Qing Dynasty and there were many royal palaces here. The history of the city can be traced back to the 5th century B.C. Here visitors can enjoy their vacation in a temperate climate although there are monsoons in summer. If you choose this city as your vacation destination, you need to pack enough clothes so that you can dress in layers, as the temperatures tend to fluctuate.

Visit the Shenyang Imperial Palace, which was built in the 1600's. Tour the three towers and the 8 pavilions to get a glimpse of what life was like in the reign of Abahai. It is similar to the Forbidden City of Beijing, but of a smaller size. You will find the Fuling and Zaoling Tombs here, which are two of the best preserved imperial structures dating back to the Qing Dynasty.

If you want to see natural wonders, then look no farther than the Strange Slope. This is an anti-gravity slope where cars and bicycles need to accelerate to travel down hill. If you walk the area you will experience a completely different feeling, as you have to struggle to walk downhill, but can walk uphill quite easily.

With five five star hotels and a wide range of moderately priced lodgings, every visitor will find something to suit his/her taste and budget in this city. Shopping is exceptional with many malls and designer boutiques. Pubs, karaoke bars, cafes and restaurants serve snacks and traditional meals that will surely satisfy even the most discerning pallet. You can't go wrong with a visit to Shenyang.