Top 5 Things to Do in Shenyang- A Contemporary City of Classics

From absorbing ancient stories and picturesque galleries to being overwhelmed with endless Instagrammable opportunities amid lush heritage gardens and dreamy alpine vistas, Liaoning is a multi-faceted trove of allurements for every brand of wanderlust. This gracious enclave hosts a rich medley of museums and eclectic hubs, such as the imposing September 18th History Museum featuring 9180 square metres of eye-opening exhibits related to the Japanese invasion of China and the deliciously rustic Shenyang 1905 Cultural and Creative Park with its transporting integration of art, culture, and history with contemporary living. For some comprehensive insights into the echelons of the Liaoning Province, its provincial museum proffers 115,000 exhibits dating from pre-historic times to following the artistic flight of the Tang, Song, Yuan, and Qing dynasty through their paintings and calligraphy.

After stepping into a portal back in time in pristine museums featuring ancient costumes, carvings, lacquerware, and unique regime artisan work, there's nothing like a healthy dose of adrenaline to thrill you back to reality! Shenyang's Fantawild puts an exhilarating spin on nostalgic carnival and theme park rides, using cutting-edge technology to bring in a science fiction and fantasy element with entertaining nods to oriental heritage. From being pelted 26-metres down water shoots and high-speed tunnelling down a 'volcano' to sailing the skies over futuristic simulations of iconic locations around the world, this futuristic adventure leaves little to the imagination. And if you are obsessed with splash-worthy escapades, the Royal Ocean World, with its 3-metre sharks, tropical coral reefs, water slides, and a mermaid or two, is another unforgettable experience.

While the Shenyang Botanical Gardens, with its shady leaf-arbored walkways, fragrant garden pots, thrilling chain bridges to cross, and zoo housing exotic animals, is a must-stop attraction, the Shenyang Expo is a great off-the-beaten-track nature escape. A unique medley of thematic flower-riddled estates, breathtaking architecture, tranquil ponds, and interactive obstacle courses, this enriching landscape has something for everyone. If you're looking for avant-garde serviced apartments in Shenyang proffering prime access to its diverse enticements, venture no further than Somerset Heping Shenyang.

If you're intrigued by the quirky yet delightful side of celebrated cityscapes, Shenyang's 'Strange Slope' can be found amid a nature-kissed and adventurous region that includes numerous attractions, from postcard-perfect mountains, lakes, and springs to a concentric rope bridge and shooting range. The unusual attribute of this 80-metre-long and 15-metre-wide slope is that, for no apparent reason, cars or bikes that pause at the foot of the slope automatically roll upwards! However, when it comes to moving downhill, the rider has to exert more effort!

Dubbed the Champs-Élysées of China, this charming shopaholic and culinary haven of decadent street food and authentic craft stalls, quaint boutiques, and atmospheric eateries is a whirlwind of excitement you won't want to miss!