Shenyang, located in Liaoning Province in northeastern China, is about 690 miles from Beijing. The city’s history can be traced back to 300 BC. It is the former capital of the Qing Dynasty and is known as “the birthplace of one dynasty and the capital of two generations of emperors.” Shenyang has a population of about 9 million. As the capital of Liaoning Province, its economy is developing rapidly, with an annual GDP of more than US$80 billion. Traditional consumer products in the city include: Shenyang Sausage沈阳红肠, Liaoning Silk辽宁丝绸, Shenyang Feather Painting沈阳羽毛画, Liaoning Liquor辽宁白酒, Northeast Mink Fur东北貂皮 and Shenyang Jade Articles沈阳玉器. Shenyang’s 10 major tourist attractions: Shenyang Imperial Palace沈阳故宫, Zhang’s Mansion张氏帅府, 9.18 Historical Museum九一八历史博物馆, Shenyang Beiling Park沈阳北陵公园, Shenyang Nanhu Park沈阳南湖公园, Shenyang Expo Garden沈阳世博园, Northeast Tiger Park东北虎园, Shenyang Zhongjie沈阳中街, Shenyang Qipan Mountain沈阳棋盘山, and Shenyang Steam Locomotive Museum沈阳蒸汽机车博物馆.
