Shenyang Attractions
Port on the Water Seafood Restaurant
Port on the Water is one of Shenyang’s largest and most well known restaurants. This place has a great atmosphere, and delicious, fresh seafood. The restaurant is HUGE, and has several large seating areas, as well as many private rooms. They also use the “point and ord...
Port on the Water is one of Shenyang’s largest and most well known restaurants. This place has a great atmosphere, and delicious, fresh seafood. The restaurant is HUGE, and has several large seating areas, as well as many private rooms. They also use the “point and order” method for choosing food, so it’s very convenient for the linguistically challenged. It's not a bargain restaurant, but it's a bit cheaper than some other top-quality seafood places. The food is fresh and prepared very well, and there is a great selection. Plan on spending 50-100 yuan per person, but of course choosing expensive delicacies such as lobster, abalone, shark fin, or sea cucumber, could make the bill much higher.
Location: The restaurant is at the intersection of sān jīng jiē(三经街) and wén yì lù (文艺路), 1 km north of San Hao Street Computer City. Tell a taxi driver “shuǐ shàng yú gǎng.” There is an enormous neon sign that says “水上渔港”, you can’t miss it.
Hottown Club
Opened in 2008, Hottown is a large nightclub with an excellent sound system and good laser/light effects, etc. Sometimes they may have a foreign DJ late at night. It is quite crowded during weekends and holidays. Drinks are standard price for clubs in Shenyang—beers and cock...
Opened in 2008, Hottown is a large nightclub with an excellent sound system and good laser/light effects, etc. Sometimes they may have a foreign DJ late at night. It is quite crowded during weekends and holidays. Drinks are standard price for clubs in Shenyang—beers and cocktails 30 yuan and up. * * *Location: It’s on Zhong Shan Lu (中山路) just east of Zhong Shan Square (中山广场 zhōngshān guǎngchǎng).
West Side Story
West Side Story is a very nice medium sized bar that also serves delicious and inexpensive western food such as pizza, steak, etc. The drinks are reasonably priced and the atmosphere is quite comfortable. They sometimes have live jazz music and various other guest performers, but ...
West Side Story is a very nice medium sized bar that also serves delicious and inexpensive western food such as pizza, steak, etc. The drinks are reasonably priced and the atmosphere is quite comfortable. They sometimes have live jazz music and various other guest performers, but not the excessively noisy type that are often found in Chinese bars. The bar has plenty of seating and is suitable for dinner or late-night drinks, with a date or a rowdy group of friends.
Location: Near Xi ta Korean town. Just north of the intersection of Nanjing Jie (南京街) and Shifu lu (市府路). Simply ask a taxi driver for “nānjīngjiē, shìfǔlù”.
Gone With the Wind
Gone With the Wind is a small bar located in Huanggu District. It has inexpensive drinks, and there’s usually a handful of customers. It’s a regular stop for a few of Shenyang’s foreigners, especially students and teachers of nearby Liaoning U...
Gone With the Wind is a small bar located in Huanggu District. It has inexpensive drinks, and there’s usually a handful of customers. It’s a regular stop for a few of Shenyang’s foreigners, especially students and teachers of nearby Liaoning University. The manager, Frank, can speak some English and is very hospitable.
In Huanggu District (皇姑区) on the east side Huanhe nan da jie (黄河南大街), a few hundred meters north of Shenyang No. 4 Hospital (沈阳市第四人民医院). Ask a taxi driver for shěnyáng dìsì yīyuàn.
Cat's Paw Theme Pub
Newly opened in Shenyang (2008), the “Cat’s Paw” offers inexpensive drinks and a small selection of food including pizza, chips, etc.
Tap Beers from 10 yuan
Bottled Guiness 20 yuan
Location: ...
Newly opened in Shenyang (2008), the “Cat’s Paw” offers inexpensive drinks and a small selection of food including pizza, chips, etc.
Tap Beers from 10 yuan
Bottled Guiness 20 yuan
Location: In Huanggu District, on the 9th floor of the Jiu Zhou Building (九州大厦jiǔzhōu dàshà), on Kun shan zhong lu (昆山中路)，near Shenyang No.4 hospital (沈阳四院 shěnyáng sìyuàn). Ask a taxi driver for "jiǔzhōu dàshà".
Club 97
Opened in 2008, Club 97 has already changed it's identity several times. Originally a restaurant/lounge with an outdoor patio, the club is now entirely a nightclub. It offers live DJs and mucisians, and is pretty popular with foreigners, especially late at night. The location is p...
Opened in 2008, Club 97 has already changed it's identity several times. Originally a restaurant/lounge with an outdoor patio, the club is now entirely a nightclub. It offers live DJs and mucisians, and is pretty popular with foreigners, especially late at night. The location is perfect; it’s at Zhong Shan Square, just 100 meters from the giant statue of Chairman Mao. If you’re wondering about the significance of the number 97, look to the Chinese name of the club, “中山路97号”(zhōngshānlù jiǔshíqī hào), which is simply the building’s street address.
Beers cost 30 yuan and up. Cocktails from 35 yuan * * *Location: *At Zhong Shan Square [1], on the south side of Zhong Shan Lu, 100 meters west of Chairman Mao. Ask a taxi driver for zhōngshān guǎngchǎng. The club is easy to find because Chairman Mao’s outstretched hand points directly at it. You could also ask for Liaoning Hotel (辽宁宾馆 liáoníng bīnguǎn), the club is on the ground floor of the hotel.
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Magic Flute Pub
The Magic Flute is a small, laid-back pub with cheap drinks and snacks. There is sometimes live music. “The Flute” is not particularly well-known, except for those who live in Huang Gu District (皇姑区), but there are a handful of foreigners who frequent the place. ...
The Magic Flute is a small, laid-back pub with cheap drinks and snacks. There is sometimes live music. “The Flute” is not particularly well-known, except for those who live in Huang Gu District (皇姑区), but there are a handful of foreigners who frequent the place.
Beers from 10 yuan
Cocktails from 20 yuan
Location: In Huang Gu District, on Chang Jiang Jie (长江街), across the street from the East Gate of Liaoning University (辽宁大学东门). Ask a taxi driver for “liáodà dōngmén”.
Ninth Street Cafe
Ninth Street Café is a small bar newly opened in May 2008. It has a quiet and comfortable atmosphere, and the drinks are average price. The most significant thing about Ninth Street is its location: it’s directly across the street from the very popular ...
Ninth Street Café is a small bar newly opened in May 2008. It has a quiet and comfortable atmosphere, and the drinks are average price. The most significant thing about Ninth Street is its location: it’s directly across the street from the very popular Sunny Night Club. It’s a good place to go if you need a break from the noise and commotion of “Sunny’s”.
Beers from 20 yuan
Cocktails from 30
Location: On Jiu Wei Lu (九纬路) directly across the street from Sunny Night Club. Ask a taxi driver to take you there (午夜阳光wǔ yè yáng guāng).
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United States Consulate
The Consulate’s largest function is probably processing visa and immigration applications for Chinese planning to go to the U.S., but it is also a useful resource for U.S....
The Consulate’s largest function is probably processing visa and immigration applications for Chinese planning to go to the U.S., but it is also a useful resource for U.S. citizens living or traveling in China.
Services provided at the consulate include (but are not limited to):
Passport application and renewal
Voting and voting registration
Birth registration
Notarization
Tax information
Travel warnings
Visa applications to the United States
The consulate recommends that U.S. citizens living in Shenyang register with them (see contact info below). Those who register will receive regular U.S. citizen newsletters by email.
Note that the ‘American Citizen Services Section’ is only open at these times:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 1:30-4:30 pm
Your passport is required for entry.
FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS THERE IS A 24-HOUR HOTLINE: 13709889307
Location: The consulate is centrally located and easy to find. It’s on San Jing Jie (三经街), about 1-2 km north of the inner ring road (文化路 wen hua lu). All taxi drivers know it as “měi guó lǐng shì guǎn 美国领事馆.” Look for white buildings with barred windows surrounded by a tall metal fence… and of course the Stars and Stripes flying in the yard.
Mailing Address and Contact Info:
No.52, 14 Wei Road, Heping District,
Shenyang, Liaoning Province
Postal Code: 110003
TEL: (86-24) 2322-1198
FAX: (86-24) 2323-1465
Email: shenyangacs - at - state.gov
Shenyang, Liaoning Province
Postal Code: 110003
TEL: (86-24) 2322-1198
FAX: (86-24) 2323-1465
Email: shenyangacs - at - state.gov
Photo by Jerry Wang, 2007
Shenyang's Long Distance Bus Stations
Shenyang is well serviced by long distance buses, but the bus system is much less organized than the trains, so it can be difficult to find accurate schedules and information. The good news is that for most major destinations, buses leave regularly throughout the day and are...
Shenyang is well serviced by long distance buses, but the bus system is much less organized than the trains, so it can be difficult to find accurate schedules and information. The good news is that for most major destinations, buses leave regularly throughout the day and are seldom sold out. Unless you’re traveling during the New Year’s holiday, seats should be available.
Shenyang has one main long distance bus station, as well as several smaller ones. Buy tickets inside the station, or from any of the seemingly random people selling tickets. Buying tickets from the people outside may seem a bit dodgy if you’ve never done it before, but they can actually be quite helpful, as the schedule inside the station may not be convenient for you. The buses outside the station are generally just as legit as the ones inside, so don’t worry about it.
North Station Long Distance Bus Station 北站长途汽车客运站 (běizhàn chángtú qìchē kèyùn zhàn) This is the most useful station for long-distance travel.
Location: This station is on Huigong jie (惠工街) just east of Huigong Square (惠工广场, huì gōng guǎng chǎng) and just south of the North Train Station. Any of the following bus routes stop at the station: 247, 115, 291, 295, 4357, 265, 250, 228, 292, 269, 328, 228, 229, 611. Taxi drivers will know it as " běi zhàn qì chē zhàn."
This station has buses leaving regularly for most major destinations in the northeast, including Beijing, Changchun/Jilin, Harbin, Dalian, Dandong, and Huludao. For those planning to go to less frequented locations, I recommend inquiring in advance about bus schedules.
South Station Long Distance Bus Station 南站长途汽车客运站 (nánzhàn chángtú qìchē kèyùn zhàn)
Location: This station is on Shengli Jie (胜利街), directly across the street from Shenyang Train Station (south station).
This station has buses leaving regularly for most major locations. If you can speak and/or read Chinese, you can buy tickets from one of the dozens of people holding signs outside the station. Otherwise, buy tickets at the ticket window inside. Those headed to Benxi (本溪) or Fushun (抚顺) can find buses parked nearby on Min Zhu Lu (民主路). Tickets cost only 7-10 yuan.
WuAi Bus Station 五爱车站 (wǔ ài chēzhàn)
Location: At the WuAi Market .
Buses leave from here to cities all around Liaoning Province, including Benxi, Anshan, Dalian, and more.
Shenyang's Train Stations 沈阳火车站
Shenyang is serviced by two main train stations. The official names are “Shenyang Staion” (沈阳站，shěn yáng zhàn), and “North Station” (北站， běi zhàn), but Shenyang Station is commonly referred to as the “South Station (南站 nán zhà...
Shenyang is serviced by two main train stations. The official names are “Shenyang Staion” (沈阳站，shěn yáng zhàn), and “North Station” (北站， běi zhàn), but Shenyang Station is commonly referred to as the “South Station (南站 nán zhàn).” Visitors to Shenyang should be aware of this, because there can be some confusion with taxi drivers about which station you may need to get to. If your train ticket says just 沈阳 (shěn yáng), then you are leaving from Shenyang Station (South Station). If you’re leaving from the north station, the ticket will say 沈阳北 (shěn yáng běi). Many trains to and from Shenyang pass through both stations, but they don’t necessarily stop at both, so it’s best to get the right one. For most major destinations you can buy tickets at either station. General info about China’s rail system
North Station 北站 (běi zhàn)
For information: +86 (0)24 6204 1168, 2252 0858 2252 0878
How to get there: The station is on běi zhàn lù (北站路) on the border of Shenhe (沈河) and Huanggu (皇姑) districts, just north of Huigong Square (惠工广场，huì gōng guǎng chǎng). All taxi drivers know how to get to the station without any problems. Alternatively, take any of the following bus routes: 264, 334, 333, 229, 105, 602, 269, 267, 244, 217, 209, 503, 325, 142, 203, 224, 216, 230, 236, 502.
South Station (Shenyang Station) 沈阳站 (shěn yáng zhàn)
For information: +86 (0)24 6206 2222, 2341 4391
How to get there: Four roads converge at the main entrance to the station, on the station’s east side. They are: shèng lì jiē (胜利街), zhōng shān lù (中山路), zhōng huā lù (中华路), and mín zhǔ lù (民主路). The rail line that runs north-south through Shenyang forms the border of Heping District (和平区) and Tiexi District (铁西区).
The station is located just a couple blocks west of Taiyuan (太原) shopping street. Also, many buses headed for various locations throughout Liaoning Province depart the from the station’s surrounding streets, so the streets here are often obscenely crowded. If your train is leaving during the day, consider arriving early as it often takes a taxi or bus 20 minutes to travel 200 meters in the area due to traffic jams. The following bus all stop at Shenyang Station: 203, 123, 207, 602, 4240, 103, 279, 240, 501, 237, 216, 206, 225, 223, 523, 铁西新区一线 (tiě xī xīn qū yī xiàn).
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