How to Get to Shenyang & Get around Shenyang 2024

• Address: No.102, Beizhan Road, Shenhe District, Shengyang (沈阳市沈河区北站路102号)
• Distance to Shenyang City Center (City Square): about 3 km, takes about 10~15 minutes by car and about 20 minutes by metro.
• Distance to Mukden Palace: about 4.5 km, takes about 20 minutes by car and 35 minutes by metro.

Shenyang North Railway Station, located in the northern part of Shenyang city, is the largest railway hub station in northeast China and one of the five railway hubs in China. Trains from Shenyang North Station can reach most large cities in China, and the number of trains stopping is also more than Shenyang Railway Station, not only normal trains, but also bullet and high-speed trains.

Till 2010, the station has overall 8 platforms and 16 railway lines. It serves high-speed trains from/to Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Dalian, Harbin, Changchun, Qingdao, Zhengzhou and Taiyuan, etc. and normal trains from/to Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xiamen, Xining and Urumqi, etc.

• Address: No. 2 Shenglinan Street, Tiexi District, Shenyang (沈阳市铁西区胜利南街2号)
• Distance to Shenyang City Center (City Square): about 4 km, takes 20~25 minutes by car/metro.
• Distance to Mukden Palace: about 6 km driving distance, takes about 30 minutes by car and 25 minutes by metro.

Shenyang Railway Station is located in the northwest direction of the city. It is located in the business district of Shenyang, close to the commercial street, more prosperous than Shenyang North Railway Station. Visitors may take Metro Line 1 to get to the station directly.

Till 2010, the station had an overall 10 platforms and 19 railway lines. It serves high-speed trains from/to Beijing, Dalian, Jilin, Harbin, Dandong, Fushun and Panjin, etc. and normal trains from/to Chifeng, Arshan, Benxi and Yingkou, etc.

Beijing to Shenyang

To enjoy the two best preserved royal palace complexes (Forbidden City and Mukden Palace) in China, travelers can visit Beijing and Shenyang in one go. Beijing is about 625 kilometers away from Shenyang, which takes 3~4 hours by car. Travelers can transfer between two places by high-speed trains, flights, normal trains or private cars.

By Train

There are over 20 high-speed trains operating between Beijing (Beijing Chaoyang/Beijing South/Beijing Railway Station) and Shenyang (Shenyang North/Shenyang Railway Station) from 07:25~19:00. The whole journey takes 2.5~5.5 hours.

Besides, there are also about 8 (T/K) normal trains running between two cities every day from 06:00~23:00, and the whole journey takes 5.5~10.5 hours.

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By Flight

Every day, there are about 8 direct flights flying between Beijing Shoudu International Airport and Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, which usually takes about 1.5 hours.

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The linear distance between Shanghai and Shenyang is about 1,190 kilometers. Taking a flight is the fastest and most convenient way. Every day, there are over 30 direct flights flying between Shanghai (Pudong/Hongqiao International Airport) and Shenyang (Taoxian International Airport), which usually takes about 2.5 hours. Besides, Shenyang is also connected with Shanghai by high speed/normal trains. However, due to the long distance, the fastest high speed train would take over 9.5 hours. There are 6 high speed trains and 3 normal trains running between Shanghai and Shenyang every day. If you are planning to take a high-speed train, it is recommended that you drop in on other popular tourist cities along the railway, such as poetic Suzhou, "the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties" - Nanjing and modern metropolises Tianjin, etc.

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Shenyang Metro

Shenyang is the 11th city in China's mainland to open a subway. Recently, there are 4 metro lines operating in the city, which are Metro Line 1, Line 2, Line 9 and Line 10, with a total of 92 metro stations. Taking a metro to travel around Shenyang city is convenient and budget. You can take Line 1 to Shenyang Railway Station, Mukden Palace, Marshal Zhang Mansion, Taiyuan Street and Zhongjie, etc., and take Line 2 to Shenyang North Railway Station and Beiling Park, etc.

Shenyang Public Bus

Shenyang has more than 180 bus lines, and can reach all major areas of the city. The bus is mostly self-service ticketing, and tickets cost CNY 1/person. There is also a public sightseeing bus in Shenyang, Tourist Bus Line 1, from Liaoning Building to Olympic Sports Center, passing Beiling Park (Zhaoling Mausoleum), Mukden Palace, Taiqing Palace, Fujin Gate, Marshal Zhang Mansion, Zhongjie and other famous scenic spots in Shenyang.

Shenyang to Benxi

Benxi (本溪) , "The Maple Leaf Capital of China", not only has charming autumn scenery and the world's longest underground water-filled cave, but also has a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site - Hengyuan Wunv Mountain City, which is the birthplace of Koguryo.

Benxi city is about 33 km south from Shengyang downtown, which takes 40~50 minutes by car and 20~30 minutes by bullet train. However, scenic spots are scattered in Benxi. Therefore, the best way to explore all the highlights is by taking a private car.