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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Liaoning [2025]
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Shenyang Imperial Palace
4.7
/5
30889 reviews
8.6
From AU$ 105.80
Based on 928 reviews
The Imperial Palace/Xiaoheyan Morning Market | 78.4 km from downtown
Phone 024-24843001
Address: No.171, Shenyang Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Liaoning
Highlights:
Phoenix Tower offers "Fenglou Sunrise"
Learn about Qing Dynasty court culture at the cultural exhibition
Saved by 538 users22345 positive reviews
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During the summer vacation, my whole family came to Shenyang for fun. The tour guide Xiaokang was super nice. He explained carefully, had super professional qualities, and was very patient. The weather in Shenyang was very hot today, but the travel experience was very good and it received five-star praise.
【Scenery】🏯: 7/10 (distinctive but not shocking enough)
As the imperial palace of the early Qing Dynasty, the architectural style combines Manchu characteristics with Han-style palace aesthetics. The octagonal gilded roof of the Dazheng Hall and the arrangement and layout of the Ten Kings Pavilion are the biggest highlights, and they are very photogenic. However, the overall scale is small, the architectural colors are not as gorgeous as the Forbidden City in Beijing, and some areas are slightly old. The "Phoenix Tower" overlooks the panoramic view, but the field of vision is limited. It is suitable for tourists who like the sense of simplicity. Those who pursue the splendor will be disappointed.
【Fun】🎭: 5/10 (exclusive for history parties, ordinary tourists are easily bored)
Core problem: The display method is too old! Most exhibition halls only have text display boards + replicas, few authentic ones, and almost zero interactive experience. Qing history enthusiasts can imagine the scene of "Nurhachi going to court", but ordinary tourists may think that "it's just a bunch of empty houses". Lack of immersive design: (such as digital projection, scene restoration), the fun is ten streets behind the Forbidden City in Beijing. The only plus point is that there are occasional Manchu song and dance performances (need to check the time in advance).
[Value for money] 💰: 6/10 (not worth the ticket price, but barely acceptable)
The ticket price of 60 yuan is obviously higher than that of similar scenic spots (such as 60 yuan in the peak season of the Forbidden City in Beijing), especially considering:
There are many secondary consumptions: the guide is 40 yuan/the tour guide starts at 200 yuan, and the back garden charges an additional 20 yuan (a pit!).
-The service facilities are poor, there are few rest areas, the food is expensive and unpalatable, and the cultural and creative products are not cost-effective (an ordinary bookmark sells for 30 yuan).
The tour time is short: 2 hours of careful watching is enough to spend 0.5 yuan per person per minute, which is not as cost-effective as watching a movie.
📌 Ultimate suggestion:
Recommended? Suitable for Qing history fans/check-in along the way, not worth going on a special trip.
How to make a profit? Watch the documentary "Forbidden City 100" in advance + take the tour group's explanation + bring your own dry food.
Lower your expectations! Treat it as a historical complex rather than a tourist attraction and the experience will be much better.
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Marshal Zhang's Mansion Museum
4.7
/5
27227 reviews
8.5
From AU$ 10.22
Based on 235 reviews
The Imperial Palace/Xiaoheyan Morning Market | 78.7 km from downtown
Phone 024-24850576
Address: No. 46, Shaoshuaifu Lane, Chaoyang Street, Shenhe District, Shenyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
5 buildings show Zhang Xueliang's life
Explore the restoration scenario of the Original Frontier Bank
Saved by 227 users23051 positive reviews
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It feels very interesting. After watching this, I want to go back and re-learn modern history. It is too luxurious, and the decoration is not outdated. It is more interesting than the Forbidden City. But there are too many people, almost squeezed into a meat paste.
Reception tour guide: Teacher Hengxin
Professional level: quite good, unanimously recognized by the whole family. It turns out that a good tour guide can explain a scenic spot so wonderfully and thoroughly!
Service attitude: enthusiastic, careful, patient, and focused!
Here I solemnly praise Teacher Hengxin. I will recommend friends who come to Shenyang to come to her for explanations in the future. Thank you for your hard work today!
I still want more! !
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Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park
4.4
/5
26962 reviews
7.9
From AU$ 44.62
Based on 537 reviews
Laohutan Ocean Park/Fisherman Pier | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0411-82046666
Address: No. 9 Binhai Middle Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Cable car for Tiger Beach views
Cable car view of Tiger Beach
Saved by 502 users11731 positive reviews
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It's not very big, and the facilities are a bit old, especially the lights of many display tanks. But the overall play experience is still good, especially if you bring your children to play for half a day, especially the view of Fisherman's Wharf in the park is very photogenic
Come to Tiger Beach Ocean Park, you must see the dolphin show! The little guys jumped high and neat, and they clapped with the audience, and the cheers in the field never stopped. The penguins in the polar hall twisted and twisted, and the polar bears were lying on the ice in a daze, super cute. The coral hall is like an undersea garden, with various corals and tropical fish, and your eyes can't see it. Tired of playing, sit on the beach bench for a while, and eat a sausage with the sea breeze, which is beautiful all day.
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Shenyang Fantawild Adventure
4.9
/5
45151 reviews
7.7
From AU$ 33.84
Based on 25 reviews
Shenbei University Town/Fantawild Adventure | 73.7 km from downtown
Phone 400-166-0006
Address: No. 55 Shengjing Street, Shenbei New District, Shenyang
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Conch Bay creates an underwater world
Experience "Flying Over Limits" project
Saved by 350 users43121 positive reviews
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Fantawild is very suitable for children. It was not raining heavily and it was very comfortable on cloudy days. The children liked all kinds of facilities very much. I will come to Fantawild to play if I have the chance in the future. I give it a full five-point praise∽
Very good, very good, worth going, worth going, beautiful environment 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
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Dalian Forest Zoo
4.6
/5
13002 reviews
7.6
From AU$ 8.30
Based on 420 reviews
Fujiazhuang Beach/Silver beach | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0411-82476998
Address: No. 60 Yingchun Road, Nanshidao Street, Xigang District, Dalian
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-6 hours
No.4 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Liaoning
Highlights:
Walk in free-range area to see animals
7.2 sq mi & 200+ animals
Saved by 492 users8022 positive reviews
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This is my second time to Dalian Forest Zoo. The last time was 10 years ago. I brought my children here and had a very good experience. I strolled around and looked carefully from 9 am to 5 pm.
You may not be able to imagine that I, who live in Tianjin, have applied for an annual pass to Dalian Forest Zoo ~ because I like it. Every time I come to Dalian, I must go to the zoo. I like the environment here very much. The unique natural advantages are unmatched by other zoos. There are many kinds of animals, and the number of each kind of animal is not small. The park is very large, but there are sightseeing cars, which saves a lot of energy. The division of the park is also very good, with various areas. I like it very much.
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Bangchui Island
4.5
/5
1955 reviews
7.5
From AU$ 48.44
Based on 114 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0411-82893888
Address: No.30, Binhai Road,Zhongshan District, Dalian
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
No.5 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Liaoning
Highlights:
Speedboat island tours
Leaders' summer retreat destination
Saved by 341 users1183 positive reviews
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The beach of Bangyu Island is like sprinkled silver! The sand is thin and soft, and it is not awkward to walk barefoot. The sea is clear enough to see the small stones at the bottom of the water, and the Bangyu Island in the distance is like an emerald. There are pine trees on the shore, tired to rest in the shade of the trees. Many people set up tents and picnics here, and the atmosphere is particularly pleasant. In the evening, when the tide is low, you can pick up small conch, small crabs, and bring your baby to play for an afternoon, and you don't want to leave.
Bangchuidao is a great place for the whole family to relax! Dad and grandpa were walking on the beach, and mom was building sand castles with the kids. My sister-in-law and I found a shade to sit down, and we felt warm in our hearts watching our family members. The sea breeze blew gently, and the children's laughter could be heard from afar. The whole family was looking forward to the next time we would spend such a leisurely time.
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Liaoning Provincial Museum
4.9
/5
1518 reviews
7.4
Based on 55 reviews
Liaoning Provincial Museum/Taoxian International Airport | 82.7 km from downtown
Phone 024-22741193
Address: Northeast of the Central Square, Hunnan District, Shenyang City (No. 157, Zhihuisan Street, Hunnan District)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.5 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Liaoning
Highlights:
110,000 relics including jade & bronze
11,000 artifacts & paintings
Saved by 148 users1200 positive reviews
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Liaoning Provincial Museum is located in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, China. It is the largest comprehensive museum in Liaoning Province and one of the important historical and cultural museums in China. The predecessor of the Liaoning Provincial Museum is the Northeast Museum, founded in 1949, and is the first museum established under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. The museum has a rich collection of cultural relics from prehistoric times to modern times, including calligraphy and painting, ceramics, bronze, jade, gold and silverware, inscriptions, coins and so on. The Liaoning Provincial Museum has a unique architectural style, integrating traditional and modern design elements. The museum has complete facilities, including exhibition halls, research rooms, libraries, educational activities centers, etc. The Liaoning Provincial Museum is not only an important window to display the history and culture of Liaoning, but also an important base for academic research, cultural exchanges and public education. The museum regularly hosts various temporary exhibitions and academic lectures, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists and scholars to visit and exchange.
Liaoning Museum is worthy of being the first museum established after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It has a profound cultural background and rich exhibits. It is a pity that I couldn't see several treasures of the town. The tour guide explained it wonderfully. It is a museum worth visiting again.
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8
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Benxi Water Cave
4.6
/5
6112 reviews
7.1
From AU$ 3.20
Based on 151 reviews
Benxi Shuidong | >100 km from downtown
Phone 024-44891160
Address: Prince Edward River, 26 km east of Benxi
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.8 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Liaoning
Highlights:
Explore winding underground river
Explore Wunü Mountain's ancient history
Saved by 139 users3982 positive reviews
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The water cave is definitely worth visiting. In July 2025, the high-speed rail will arrive at Benxi Station. There will be a minibus at the exit. It costs 10.5 yuan to get to the water cave. Get off and walk through the parking lot. Buy a ticket and take a sightseeing bus directly to the water cave (some people say that it is not necessary to take a sightseeing bus. It is best for the elderly to take it on hot days. Don't throw the paper ticket back and take it to the Geological Museum). After entering the cave, the elderly wear coats and trousers, and those who are afraid of cold wear thicker clothes. It will be cold when taking a boat. It costs 30 yuan to rent a cotton-padded jacket inside. Be careful not to bump into each other when walking a short section of the dry cave. There are 10 people in a boat and there are guides. Enjoy the beautiful scenery. The journey is quite long. It is a round trip. Mobile phone photos and videos are more beautiful than what you see with your eyes. The high places in the cave are empty, and you have to bow your head in the low places. The stalactites are of different shapes. The seven-color lights are colorful, and it feels worthwhile. As for whether other landscapes are worth playing, it depends on the person. The exit is at the queue of the sightseeing bus. There are large and small buses going back, or you can go to Xiaoshi Yizhuang to have a look. The ticket is 5 yuan. According to the driver, the bridge is under repair at this time every year, which causes traffic jams, so it would be better to come early in the morning.
The water cave is beautiful! I just suggest that you must wear a coat if you bring children here to avoid catching a cold. The petrified wood is also very unique! It's not tiring to walk around. The Geological Museum does not have central air conditioning, and some places have vertical air conditioning and fans for cooling.
The whole process of the water cave was recorded, but no photos were taken.
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Xinghai Park
4.6
/5
779 reviews
7.1
Based on 206 reviews
Xinghai Square/Stasia Ocean World/Xinghai Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0411-81890116
Address: No. 634, Zhongshan Road, Shahekou District, Dalian (Southwest intersection)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.4 of Night Attractions in Liaoning
Highlights:
Seawater beach for sunbathing
Water slides & aquatic fun
Saved by 153 users221 positive reviews
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Xinghai Park is definitely worth punching in! The sea view here is superb, the blue sky and blue sea are fun. The amusement projects are super rich, the sea bungee jumping is super exciting, the Ferris wheel can enjoy the panoramic view, and the beach can play in the water. Whether it is a parent-child, a couple or a holiday, you can have fun.
The boss of Dalian has a special love for Xinghai Park. When I was a child, every summer, I went to Xinghai Park to swim was the happiest thing. At that time, there was no Xinghai Bay Bridge, and Xinghai Park was almost a wasteland.
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Laobiangou Scenic Area
4.5
/5
1149 reviews
7.1
From AU$ 14.83
>100 km from downtown
Phone 024-43318888
Address: Laobian Gutter, Benxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
No.11 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Liaoning
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The Laobiangou Scenic Area has beautiful mountains, waters and scenery. After taking a sightseeing bus to Qicaiping, walk down along the Yongge River. The riverside path is accompanied by a thin layer of mist, which is very comfortable and cool. Then we went to Fenghuangding and overlooked the entire Laobiangou scenery. The scenery is very healing and recommended for visiting!
If you come to Benxi for summer vacation, Laobiangou is the best place to go. There is a free scenic shuttle bus from the city to the scenic area. The scenic area is lush with trees and the scenery is very beautiful. There are dense forests on both sides and a stream running through it, which is very good for filming.
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