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Liaoning Province Attractions

Zhuo Zhan Shopping Center (name brands)

This 5-level shopping mall was newly opened in 2006 and caters to shoppers looking for top-level brand names, including Gucci, etc. The mall’s departments include leather, wool, formal wear, jewelry/watches, lingerie, cosmetics, and miscellaneous clothing. This mall is for serio...
This 5-level shopping mall was newly opened in 2006 and caters to shoppers looking for top-level brand names, including Gucci, etc. The mall’s departments include leather, wool, formal wear, jewelry/watches, lingerie, cosmetics, and miscellaneous clothing. This mall is for serious shoppers…don’t come looking for bargains. 
       
Location:  The mall is on the north side of Government Square (市府广场 shì fǔ guǎng chǎng).  The main entrance faces south (click “Government Square” link for bus routes)
 

South Tower Shoe City

You can probably guess what they sell here. The large area consists of many stores and vendors with shoes of all styles. This place is mostly bargain-priced shoes, but higher quality shoes can be found as well. 
 
Location: Near the S...
You can probably guess what they sell here. The large area consists of many stores and vendors with shoes of all styles. This place is mostly bargain-priced shoes, but higher quality shoes can be found as well. 
 

San Hao Street Computer and Software City

Computer city, often called “diànnǎo chéng” (电脑城), or sometimes just“sān hǎo jiē” (三好街), is supposedly one of the largest computer and electronic markets in northeastern China. Though the shops here specialize in computers and software, ba...
Computer city, often called “diànnǎo chéng” (电脑城), or sometimes just“sān hǎo jiē” (三好街), is supposedly one of the largest computer and electronic markets in northeastern China. Though the shops here specialize in computers and software, basically any electronic item is sold here.
 
In the past, this was the place to go for cheap (and illegal) DVDs and computer software.  However recently, the police have been cracking down somewhat on the pirated movie trade (both in Shenyang and throughout China), but this just means that the trade is out of sight.  By strolling about the area for a few minutes, you’re bound to be approached by people saying “DVD, DVD, DVD!”  Go with them to begin browsing through their stash of incredibly cheap DVDs and software.
     
During the day the street is always packed with people.  If you get the craving for a Western snack, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Europaer, KFC, and a newly opened Subway Sandwich store are all located on san hao jie. 
      
Note: San hao street is NOT a good place to shop for cellular phones!  Also, all shops close daily at 5:30pm, so don’t plan on shopping late.
   
 How to Get There: Computer City is south of the inner ring road.  It’s a few blocks west of the Wenhua Lu Interchange and just east of Northeastern University (东北大学, dōng běi dà xué).  The following buses will take you there: 135,239,117,282,272,502,225,244,环。  Otherwise, all taxi drivers will know "sān hǎo jiē." 

Bowling

Happy Family (兴隆大家庭 xīng lóng dà jiā ting)
Happy Family is a large shopping mall near the center of Middle Street (中街). The bowling alley is on the top floor and is open until 9 pm. Bowling is 10 yuan per game.
 
 
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Happy Family (兴隆大家庭 xīng lóng dà jiā ting)
Happy Family is a large shopping mall near the center of Middle Street (中街). The bowling alley is on the top floor and is open until 9 pm. Bowling is 10 yuan per game.
 
 
Jin Du Bowling Alley (金都保龄球馆 jīn dū bǎo líng qiú guǎn)
Located in Heping District on Nan wu Ma lu (南五马路), near the south end of Taiyuan Street and a few blocks west of Heping Square. Ask a taxi driver for Jin Du Hotel (金都饭店 jīn dū fàn diàn)—the bowling is the building next door, down stairs. They close at 11:00pm. Bowling is 10 per game before 7:00, and 15 after 7:00.  Shoe rental is 3 yuan. 
 
 
 
 
Jin Du Bowling Alley, 2007
  
 

Fantasia Dinner Theater (closed until further notice)

For an interesting night out, check out the Fantasia Theater. There are two shows each evening. The shows are very professionally done, with a nice variety of performances, and beautiful costumes and stage settings.  The theater is closed on Mondays.   
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For an interesting night out, check out the Fantasia Theater. There are two shows each evening. The shows are very professionally done, with a nice variety of performances, and beautiful costumes and stage settings.  The theater is closed on Mondays.   
 
The “Dinner Show” is every day from 5:00-8:00 pm.  It includes traditional Chinese acrobatics, Spanish Flamenco dancing, French Cabaret, Latin Carnival, Venetian Carnival, and Strong Men. The performers are from China, France, Spain, and Brazil. There are four ticket prices, based on seat location, and service included. (prices listed are per person)
       VIP Area: 480 yuan, includes Western style dinner.
       “R” Area: 350 yuan, includes Western style dinner.
       “S” Area: 320 yuan, includes Wester style dinner.
       Second Floor Seating: 200 yuan, includes soft drinks only. 
 
The “Drink Show” is every day from 9:00-11:00 pm. This performance includes only Chinese traditional acrobatics (杂技 zá jì), and no dinner is available. This show is considerably cheaper than the “Dinner Show,” though not quite as spectacular. No ticket is required for entry, but you are expected to buy drinks, which include beer, wine and soft drinks. According to theater personnel, plan on around 100 yuan per person.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Location: On the corner of San Hao Jie (三好街) and Wenhua Lu (文化路), near San Hao Street Computer and Software Market. Ask a taxi driver for “sān hǎo jiē,” otherwise the following buses will take you there: 135,239,117,282,272,502,225,244,环.  The theater is on the southwest corner of the intersection, you can’t miss it. 
 
Photo by Jerry Wang, 2007
 
 
 
 

Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts

Lu Xun Academy, commonly known as “lǔ měi”, is one of northern China’s top Fine Arts colleges, and has trained many of China’s most notable artists. Lu Mei offers a impressive range of academic pursuits, including Traditional Chinese Painting, Oil Painting, Sculptur...
Lu Xun Academy, commonly known as “lǔ měi”, is one of northern China’s top Fine Arts colleges, and has trained many of China’s most notable artists. Lu Mei offers a impressive range of academic pursuits, including Traditional Chinese Painting, Oil Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Art History, and Teaching. 
 
Lu Mei is open to foreign students, but Chinese proficiency may be required. Tuition fees are $3500 US per year for undergraduate students, and $3800 US per year for post-grads. 
 
 
 
Location: Lu Mei is located on San Jing Jie (三经街) just 1 km north of San Hao Jie Computer City. Simply tell a taxi driver for “lǔ měi.” 
 
Contact Info:
The International Art Education Exchange Center of Luxun Academy of Fine Arts
No. 19, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China
Zip code: 110004
Tel: 0086-24-23942467
Fax: 0086-24-23939750
E-mail: [email protected]
http: //www.lumei.edu.cn
 
 

Starbuck's Coffee

You know what to expect from Starbucks: delicious coffee and the ever-increasing symbol of globalization. The products, prices, and service at China’s Starbucks are similar to anywhere else in the world. 
 
Shenyang now has four Starbucks loc...
You know what to expect from Starbucks: delicious coffee and the ever-increasing symbol of globalization. The products, prices, and service at China’s Starbucks are similar to anywhere else in the world. 
 
Shenyang now has four Starbucks locations:
 
--Zhong Shan Square (中山广场 zhōng shān guǎng chǎng)
 
--Middle Street (中街 zhōng jiē)
 
--Taiyuan Street (太原街 tài yuán jié)
 
--Heping Road: Just north of Ma Lu Wan (和平大街，马路湾北边 hé píng dà jiē, mǎ lù wān běi biān)
 

Suoller Pizza/SPR Coffee

Suoller (known by most foreigners as "SPR") offers a wide selection of Western cuisine: pizza, pasta, steak, appetizers, and coffee. The food is reliable enough, and it’s an excellent value.  Pizzas cost 18-25 Yuan, pasta dishes are less than 15, and steaks are 55...
Suoller (known by most foreigners as "SPR") offers a wide selection of Western cuisine: pizza, pasta, steak, appetizers, and coffee. The food is reliable enough, and it’s an excellent value.  Pizzas cost 18-25 Yuan, pasta dishes are less than 15, and steaks are 55-88 Yuan. The restaurant boasts a quiet atmosphere and good coffee; otherwise customers can take their pizza to go. 
 

Local b us routes: No. 126路 800路 152路 166路 169路 214路 333路 238路 272路 机场巴士 282路 265路 244路 239路 225路 135路 117路.

Liaoning University

With a large campus in the northern part of the ciity, Liaoning University hosts Shenyang’s largest population of foreign students. Commonly known as "liáo dà”, the campus is conveniently located, and the surrounding area includes a great selection of restaurants....
With a large campus in the northern part of the ciity, Liaoning University hosts Shenyang’s largest population of foreign students. Commonly known as "liáo dà”, the campus is conveniently located, and the surrounding area includes a great selection of restaurants. The university offers Chinese classes for students of all language abilities.  Tuition for one year is around 1500 USD, not including housing and residence permit.    
 
How to get there: Liaoning University is on the inner ring road just west of Beiling Park.

 
Useful Bus Routes:
116 to/from North Train Station, Bei Hang
205 to/from Beiling Park, South Train Station
210 to/from Beiling Park, Zhongshan Square, Bei Hang, South Station, Taiyuan Street
215 to/from North Market, Government Square, Middle Street, Imperial Palace, Bei Hang
228 to/from Ta Wan, Huigong Square, Bei Hang, Government Square, Middle Street, Imperial Palace
236 to/from North Station, Bei Hang
242 to/from Beiling Park, Ta Wan, Bei Hang
252 to/from Furniture City, Bei Hang
260 to/from Shoe City, Wu Ai Market, North Market, Bei Hang
293 to/from North Market, Government Square, Wu Ai Market, Bei Hang
299 to/from 9-18 Museum, North Tower
329 to/from Ta Wan, Bei Hang
 
 

Photo by Jerry Wang, 2007

Click here for more info on Liaoning University

Northeastern University

Located in the southern part of Shenyang near the Hun River, Northeastern University’s (NEU) large campus  is really quite impressive. The campus’ eastern side conveniently borders San Hao Jie Computer Market. The campus’ facilities include a gymnasium, sports stadium, swimming pool, auditorium, coffee shop, and several cafeterias and restaurants. 
 
NEU is quite famous around China, and is officially on the list of “Top 30 Universities in China” (according to the Chinese government). NEU specializes in technological research including Automation, Metallurgy, Computer Software, Computer Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. 
 
For foreign students of Chinese, the curriculum is divided into 5 levels. School officials will assess a  student’s level upon arrival. Included in the curriculum is preparation for the “HSK” (汉语水平考试), a nationwide test of foreigners’ Chinese ability. Taking the HSK is not required by the university, but it may be necessary to fulfill some students’ scholarship requirements. 
 
How to get there: NEU is located on the south side of town, just south of the inner ring road (文化路 wén huà lù). The campus’ east side borders San Hao Jie Computer Market, and on it’s northwest side is Nanhu Park (南湖公园). If you take a taxi, ask for “dōng běi dà xué běi mén(东北大学北门).” 
You can also take the following buses to the north gate (the bus stop is called nán hú gōng yuán (南湖公园)): 502,244,117,280,225,272,239,135,环.  Or take 244 all the way to the campus’ south gate (南门nán mén).
 
 
 
NEU’s North Gate  东北大学北门  Photo by Jerry Wang, 2007
 
 
NEU’s Professor/Staff Appartments  Photo by Jason Brennan, 2006
 
 
Ice Skating at NEU  Photo by Jason Brennan, 2007
 
 

Top Liaoning Province Tours

$94 Per Day

A day trip along the yalu river

Our tour guide will meet you at 8:00 am at the square of railway station with " Welcome to Dandong " on the sign , We start our trip going ahead to the Yalu river taking boat along the river border. then take car to eastern starting of the Great wall of Ming dynasty Tiger Mt.Great wall.climbing the Great wall and visiting the attraction which is called "one meter hop"

then going to

Taiping Bay water power plant that is run by sino-korea

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Our tour guide will meet you at 8:00 am at the square of railway station with " Welcome to Dandong " on the sign , We start our trip going ahead to the Yalu river taking boat along the river border. then take car to eastern starting of the Great wall of Ming dynasty Tiger Mt.Great wall.climbing the Great wall and visiting the attraction which is called "one meter hop"

then going to

Taiping Bay water power plant that is run by sino-korea

taking car to Hekou spot area. where you also see another broken bridge between China and North Korea on yalu river, taking pictures and appreciate the huge peach orchard. savor typical country flavor lunch; going to Longquan Villa, see the traditional country life of China "

visiting the Broken Bridge in Dandong city , which was damaged by the U.S bomber during korean war;  going back to downtown

Price includes: all attraction tickets, car service, English-speaking guide service. Lunch, special souvenir.

Location(s)
Dandong
Liaoning Province
China
Duration
1 day
$63 Per Day

One Day Yalu River Mouth Wetland Birding tours

 The Yalu River Mouth Wetland is an important habitat for migratory birds for the world's 10 flyways. Each year, it can support 500,000 migratory birds of as many as 240 kinds to perch for foraging, including the world's endangered species of birds such as Saunders's Gull and Black-faced Spoonbill.
 
 The Yalu River Mouth Wetland is an important habitat for migratory birds for the world's 10 flyways. Each year, it can support 500,000 migratory birds of as many as 240 kinds to perch for foraging, including the world's endangered species of birds such as Saunders's Gull and Black-faced Spoonbill.
 
Depend on the time of the tide,  we choose the best time to see  birds.  Our tour starts with our car.  We will directly drive to the wetland. Soon you will surprised to found that you are in the kingdom of  wading birds. There are more than one million migratory birds flying or wading on the wetland. Our birding guide will bring the powerful scope for you. you just need ready your binoculars. After you saw such countless birds flying round you. We take you to the closest border beween North Korea and China on the way to city center, you would like to take lots of pictures. We will have a dinner at a North Korean restaurant downtown and enjoy  the band performance of North Korean .
 
 tours: English speak guide, car, scope, dinner

 

Location(s)
Dandong
Liaoning Province
China
Duration
1 day
$78 Per Day

Wulong Mountain & hotspring - 1 day trip 

Trip highlights :

Wulong Mountain is situated 17 kilometers northwest of Dandong City. The main peak is 708 meters high. 
In 2001 Lingfeng Buddhist Temple was constructed in the original site of Lingfeng temple, it is the largest Buddhist Temple in northeast China.

Wu Long Bei Hot Spring Resort, 40 minutes from Dandong city is one of the biggest natural hot spring resorts in Liaoning province.
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Trip highlights :

Wulong Mountain is situated 17 kilometers northwest of Dandong City. The main peak is 708 meters high. 
In 2001 Lingfeng Buddhist Temple was constructed in the original site of Lingfeng temple, it is the largest Buddhist Temple in northeast China.

Wu Long Bei Hot Spring Resort, 40 minutes from Dandong city is one of the biggest natural hot spring resorts in Liaoning province.

1 day trip (about 8 hours) :
 8:00 pick up at Hotel
 9:00 - 11:30 Wulong Mountain
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 15:30 Wu Long Bei Hot Spring
16:30 return to Hotel

included in the price are all entrance fees, transport and the lunch group discounts possible!

 

Location(s)
Dandong
Liaoning Province
China
Duration
1 day
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