Things to do in Heping District (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated August 2025) | Trip.com
Open today at 08:00-17:30 (admission ends at 16:45)
139***18:“After visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing, I went to Shenyang to see the Forbidden City. It is not as large as the Forbidden City in Beijing, but it is very distinctive. The architecture has a strong ethnic flavor. The tiles are yellow and green, and it has the flavor of the prairie. The characteristics of the Forbidden City in Shenyang are that the front court is low and the back palace is high. The Phoenix Tower and the Ten Kings Court are very distinctive.”
Open today at 08:30-17:30(Tickets available until 17:00; admission ends at 17:00)
Anonymous user:“I took my children to experience it. It's not far from the Shenyang Palace Museum and it's only a few minutes' walk away. I scanned the code at the door to buy the ticket. It happened to be summer vacation and there were a lot of people. It was a bit crowded. There are big and small brothels, Guandi Temple, and Zhao Yidi's former residence, etc. You won't get lost if you follow the signs. After coming out, I also went to the Financial Museum to learn about history. It was pretty good.”
半城烟雨半城笛:“There were so many people and tourists that I didn't have time to take in many things. It's like a low-end version of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Many of the artifacts on display were discarded from the Forbidden City. Some rooms were off-limits, so people crowded around the entrances to take photos. There was no lighting inside, so the photos didn't look great. The architecture is still quite distinctive.”
Open today at 09:00-17:00 (admission ends at 16:30)
大猫到处走.:“The moment I stepped into the Shenyang Museum, I was enveloped by a strange tranquility. Beneath the soaring dome, light, like a messenger of time, gently shone upon the neatly arranged display cases. Behind glass barriers, the artifacts—gold embroidery on Qing Dynasty dragon robes, charred wood carvings from the Xinle Ruins, and ritual instruments from the Bronze Age—rested peacefully. Meticulously labeled, scientifically illuminated, and temperature-controlled, they evoked a unique museum-like "perfect solitude."
As I left the exhibition hall, the setting sun filtered through the vast glass curtain wall, bathing the entire museum in a golden glow. I realized that the true value of a museum lies not in the number of "objects" it preserves, but in its ability to inspire visitors to make the leap from "viewing" to "understanding." History is not a sealed specimen but a memory that needs to be activated. Those glass display cases are both barriers and windows. The key lies in our willingness to unlock them with the key of imagination, allowing the artifacts to breathe again and history to speak once more.
What the Shenyang Museum ultimately left me with was not the memory of the artifacts themselves, but the revelation of a method: true historical understanding occurs when the viewer's soul trembles, when the glimmer of the past illuminates the present of our existence through the intermediary of objects.”
我最幸运:“Zhongjie is the earliest pedestrian street, it has been the favorite place for Shenyang people for so many years, and now it is full of memories to go shopping. Many years have passed, Zhongjie has been completely new, and a lot of new streets have been added. Michelle Ice City has opened a lot of new ones. You need to queue up for ordering. Hang Lung Plaza is more popular than other shopping malls. Especially negative one, many restaurants are full of customers. Welcome everyone to Zhongjie to punch in.”
Open today at 09:00-18:00 (admission ends at 17:30)
爱旅游的孔乙己:“The Liaoning Provincial Museum has a large collection of exhibits, and the explanations are very detailed and informative. I learned a lot from the two and a half hour explanation. I thank the tour guide for his wonderful explanation.”
水水悠悠:“Shenyang boasts three World Heritage sites, one of which is the Qing Zhaoling Mausoleum in Beiling Park. Located near the provincial government, it's a must-see for any historical and cultural tour. One kilometer ahead is the Citizens' Park, where admission is 2.5-5 yuan for children under 70 years old; the Zhaoling Mausoleum is 40 yuan. It's best to research your visit beforehand for a more enjoyable experience.”
Open today at 09:00-17:30(Tickets available until 17:00)
行走的小皮:“Maybe because the fee is a little higher and the content is a little less, there are not many people. It is not as bustling as the Forbidden City and the Young Marshal's Mansion, so you can stroll around leisurely. However, there is indeed not much to see.”
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