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SCENES & SIGHTS
 Shenyang
Shenyang, capital of Liaoning Province, and a major industrial city.
In 1625, Nurhaci, founder of the Jin, moved his capital to Shenyang,
which later became the capital of the Manchus before they took control
of central China. Much of Shenyang's rich historical heritage is
attributed to the Qing's formative years.
Former Imperial Palace
First built in 1625 for Nurhachi, and inherited by his son Abahai
Huang Taiji), the Former Imperial Palace of Shenyang is one of two
royal complexes extant in China today. The splendid and distinctly
ethnic architectural style of the palace, which includes Dazheng
(Grand Politics) Hall, the Ten Princes' Pavilion, Chongzhen (Golden
Chimes), Phoenix Chamber, and Qingning (Pure Tranquility) Pavilion,
are still in perfect shape. On Saturday afternoons during the May
October period, the Former Imperial Palace is the venue for the
show of the parade of a grand royal procession.
 Zhaoling
& Fuling Mausoleums
The Zhaoling, also known as Northern Mausoleum as it is in the northern
suburbs of Shenyang, was the tomb of the second Qing emperor, Huang
Taji, and his consorts. Buried under the Fuling of Eastern Mausoleum
were the remains of Nurhachi and his wife, Empress Xiaoci.
Sept. 18 Incident Museum
The museum, housed inside the Monument to the September 18 Incident
at the Marco Polo Bridge, recaptures the incident launched by Japanese
militarists and exposes Japanese atrocities in the war that ensued.
Weird Slope of Shenyang
The 100-metre-long Weird Slope is found near Qingshuitai Town in
the northern suburbs of Shenyang and the Shenyang-Changchun Expressway,
and 35km from downtown Shenyang. The weirdness about it is that
auto drivers and bicyclists can effortlessly slide up the slope
but have to go down the distance by stepping on the accelerator
or pedaling real hard. The slope is part of a scenic zone that also
includes the Xiangshan Mountain, the Chain Bridge and the Peng'en
Temple.
Summer Palace-on-the-Water
This is China's largest indoor recreational center-on-the-water,
and the largest amusement park-on-the-water in Asia.
Dalian
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beautiful seaside city of Dalian on the southern tip of Liaodong
Peninsula is a nice sightseeing, recuperating and holidaymaking
destination. It is particularly suitable for convention or awarded
tours. Dalian is skirted on three sides by the sea, and its long
coast opens onto a myriad of islands. The landscape is fabulous,
the weather pleasant, and the urban environment neat and tidy. When
night falls the city takes on an enchanting look. Dalian is the
venue of a series of annual large-scale events, including Dalian
International Fashion Festival, the festival to greet New Year with
firework displays, International Marathon competition, and International
Locust Watching Festival.
Dalian Beach
The beach, lying in southern Dalian, is a celebrated summering place
in north China and a national scenic resort. Major scenic spots:
Wooden-Club Isle, Hutan (Tiger's Beach) Amusement Park, Beida (Grand
North) Bridge, Yanwo (Swallow Nestle) Peak, Fojiazhuang Park, Forest
Zoo, Xinghai (Star Sea) Bay, Xinghai Park, Shenya Marine World,
and Heishi (Black Rock) Reefs. A seaside highway runs by all these
attractions.
 Xinghai
Park
Xinghai is the largest seaside park of Dalian which consists of
a seashore park and a bathing ground.
Lushunkou Scenic Resort
Lushunkou is a national scenic resort and a famed military harbour
which in the westernmost part of Dalian and the southernmost tip
of Liaodong Peninsula. The largest of its kind in Dalian, the Lushukou
Scenic Resort comprises 8 scenic zones, including reefs, islands,
mountains, Snake Isle and Bird Isle. Russian and Japanese occupation,
and the Japanese-Russian War of 1894-1895, has bequeathed Lushun
with quite a few landmarks, including Wanzhong Cemetery, Baiyushan
Pagoda, Lushun Prison, and Russian pillboxes at Eastern Jiguan Mountain.
Jinshitan Beach National Tourist & Holiday Resort
It has a flat 7.5km-long bathing ground covered with fine sand,
a modern golf club, and a hunting club.
Shenya Marine world
An aquarium of world caliber close by the Xinghai Park, the Shenya
Marine World's 118-metre-long undersea tunnel enables visitors to
observe this world of 10,000 fish and sea creatures in 200 species
at close proximity.
 Bingyu
Holiday Resort
Holidaymaking and sightseeing are perfectly combined in the Provincial
Bingyu Holiday Resort in north Zhuanghe City, which is suggestive
of the quaint peculiarities of the Stone forest of Yunnan and the
graceful allure of the landscape of Guilin. In winter, the sports
facilities of Bingyu attract a constant stream of winter sports
buffs.
Dalian Fashion Festival
Dalian International Fashion Festival, which takes place in September
every year, sets the stage for a keenly contested competition among
fashion designers from all over the world and word-famous fashion
models. Among the other activities held during the festival are
full-length variety shows in City Square, a world fashion exhibition,
garment export negotiations, and parades of fashion models.
Anshan
Nicknamed "Capital of Chinese Steel Industry", Anshan
in central Liaoning is a major iron and steel industrial base. In
recent years, it has also been rising as a new tourist destination.
Qianshan Mountain
A famous mountain 18km to the southeast of Anshan in northeast China,
the 708. 3-metre-high Qianshan Mountain is densely wooded, and abounds
in flora and fauna. Among its scenic spots is a new discovery-a
nature ought statue of the Buddha, which stands meters tall. The
place has since become the venue of Qianshan Great uddha estival,
which takes place in June every year.
River in Cave
A river 3,000 meters long, 2 meters deep and wide enough for 20
to 30 boats, is found flowing through a giant 5 million-year cave
35km from downtown Benxi. The cave is also filled with countless
stalagmites and stone flowers, pillars and curtains. Access to the
cave is by regular tourist buses running between Shenyang and Benxi
during weekends and holidays.
 Fengguo
Temple
The Fengguo Temple possesses the largest single-floor ancient wooden
hall in China. When it was completed in 1020, it was known as the
Temple of the Great Buddha, or Temple of Seven Buddhas. Enshrined
in the Mahavira Hall are 7 Liao-dynasty statues of Buddhas sitting
cross-legged on lotus thrones. Each statue is more than 9 meters
in height.
Ancient City of Xingcheng
One of the four well-preserved Ming dynasty cities, Xincheng was
a major defense fortress in the late Ming. Its city wall and many
buildings are in Ming and Qing architectural styles.
Yalu River
As the boundary between China and Korea, the Yalu River flows across
the city of Dandong for approximately 300km. From the city's Yalu
Bridge and Yalu Park one can feast his eyes on the fascinating landscape
on both sides of the river.
Ice-and-Snow Tour
Winter sightseeing is a hot tourist program in northeast China.
From December to February, the land of Liaoning Province teems with
winter sports lovers. This is particularly the case with Qipan Mountain
of Shenyang, and Bingyu of Dalian, where visitors can go skating,
skiing, winter swimming, and sleighing, and discover local folklore
by attending ice lantern shows, folk singing and dancing (including
walking on stilts, model boat dance, and yangge dance).
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