🏙 Welcome to Shenyang
Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning Province, is the largest city in Northeast China — a vibrant metropolis with over 2,000 years of history, excellent food, affordable living and exceptional universities.
About Shenyang
Shenyang is the political, economic and cultural center of Liaoning Province, located in the central part of the province. With a population of over 8 million, it is one of China's most important industrial cities and a gateway to Northeast Asia.
The city served as the birthplace of the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911) and is home to the famous Shenyang Imperial Palace — the second largest and best-preserved imperial complex in China after the Forbidden City in Beijing.
🌡 Climate
Shenyang has a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons:
- Spring: Warm and dry (March–May)
- Summer: Hot and humid, monsoon rains (June–Aug)
- Autumn: Cool and clear — best season (Sept–Nov)
- Winter: Cold, down to −20°C (Dec–Feb)
📦 Living Costs
- Campus dorm: ¥600–1,200/month
- Daily meals: ¥20–50/day on campus
- Local transport: ¥2 per metro ride
- Monthly living: ¥1,500–3,000 approx.
- 72-hour visa-free transit for 51 nationalities
🏖 Places to Visit
Shenyang Imperial Palace
Second only to Beijing's Forbidden City, this UNESCO-listed complex is a masterpiece of Manchu architecture.
Zhaoling Tomb
The mausoleum of Qing Emperor Hong Taiji, set within a stunning park in the north of the city.
Strange Slope (Guaipo)
An optical illusion where cars and bikes appear to defy gravity — one of Shenyang's most unique attractions.