Along with its nearby cities, Shenyang is an important industrial center in China, and the transportation and commercial centre of China's northeastern region.
Two northeast folk dances, Er Ren Zhuan and Yang Ge, are very popular in Sheyang. Dawutai Theatre is famous for its Er Ren Zhuan and Chinese skit performance by Zhao Benshan and his students.
Shenyang is home of many performance art organizations, such as Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe of China, Shenyang Music Conservatoire, Liao Ning Song and Dance Ensemble, and Liaoning Ballet. Many artists are from Shenyang, such as Singer Na Ying, or Pianist Lang Lang etc.
Shenyang is an important industrial center in China. It has been focused on heavy industry, particularly aerospace, machine tools, heavy equipment, and defence, and recently, on software, automotive, and electronics.
Attractions
Mukden Palace: the former imperial palace of the early Qing Dynasty. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dongling: the tomb of the first Qing emperor, Nurhaci. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Beiling Park and Zhaoling: the tomb of the second Qing emperor, Huang Taji. The park covers an area of 3,300,000 sq. meters, and is serviced by trams for visitors who do not wish to (or cannot) traverse the length of the park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
World Horticulture Exposition garden: hosted the International Horticultural Exposition in 2006.
Qipan Mountain, Qipanshan: a recreation resort in the east of Shenyang.
China
China is situated in eastern Asia, bounded by the Pacific to the east. The third largest country in the world after Canada and Russia, it has an area of 9.6 million square kilometers, which is one-fifteenth of the world's landmass.
China is a vast land, rich in tourism resources. It comes out in front in the world in scenic spots and historical sites, spectacular landscapes, and colorful and varied national customs.
China, one of the world's most ancient civilizations, has a recorded history of nearly 4,000 years.
