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About Shenyang
Shenyang is located in China, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of around 7,050,000. It runs on Asia/Shanghai time, currently UTC+8:00 relative to UTC. Shenyang does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryChina
- Population7,050,000
- Latitude41.7922°
- Longitude123.4328°
- Time zoneAsia/Shanghai
- Current UTC offsetUTC+8:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Shenyang Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Shenyang's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Shenyang
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Top Places to Visit in Shenyang
Mukden Palace (Shenyang Imperial Palace)
Mukden Palace, built beginning in 1625, served as the seat of power for the early Qing dynasty before the Manchu rulers moved their capital to Beijing and the Forbidden City in 1644, making it the only surviving imperial palace complex in China outside Beijing. Though considerably smaller than its Beijing counterpart, it holds particular architectural interest for blending Manchu, Mongol and Han Chinese building styles, most notably in the octagonal Dazheng Hall, used for major state ceremonies, and the surrounding ring of ten pavilions representing the Eight Banners military and administrative system. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004, the palace's more compact scale makes it easier to see thoroughly in a single visit than the much larger Forbidden City, without sacrificing much in historical significance for anyone specifically interested in the Qing dynasty's origins.
From Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, take Metro Line 2 to a connecting interchange, transfer toward Line 1, and ride to Zhongjie station, a short walk from the palace.
From Shenyang Railway Station, take the metro toward a connecting interchange and transfer to Line 1 to Zhongjie station, a short walk from the palace.
From Shenyang's long-distance bus stations, take the metro to a connecting interchange and transfer toward Zhongjie station.
Zhaoling Tomb (Beiling Park)
Zhaoling Tomb, also known as the North Tomb, is the burial site of Huang Taiji, the Qing dynasty's founding emperor, and his empress, construction on the tomb beginning in 1643 shortly after his death. Set within the much larger Beiling Park, the tomb complex combines formal Qing-dynasty funerary architecture, including the Long'en Hall and a stone stele pavilion, with a landscaped setting of lakes and more than 2,000 mature pine trees, giving the site a notably tranquil, forested atmosphere compared to more urban historical sites. A UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside Mukden Palace and the Fuling Mausoleum, it periodically hosts reenactments of Qing-era ceremonial rites and folk performances. The surrounding park itself, popular with local residents for walking and recreation well beyond the tomb's historical significance, makes for an easy half-day visit combining both the funerary monument and general park scenery.
From Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, take Metro Line 2 to a connecting interchange, transfer toward Line 2 (north branch) or a connecting bus, and ride toward Beiling Park station.
From Shenyang Railway Station, take the metro toward a connecting interchange and continue toward Beiling Park station.
From Shenyang's long-distance bus stations, take the metro to a connecting interchange and continue toward Beiling Park station.
Fuling Mausoleum
Fuling Mausoleum is the burial site of Nurhaci, the Jurchen chieftain who unified the Manchu tribes and laid the foundations for what would become the Qing dynasty, with construction beginning in 1629 and completed over more than two decades. Set on a forested hillside in Shenyang's eastern outskirts, the tomb complex follows the same general funerary layout as Zhaoling but predates it, making it historically significant as the earlier and in some respects more foundational of Shenyang's two major Qing imperial tombs. A long approach avenue lined with stone statues of guardian animals and officials leads to the main burial mound, a design drawing on earlier Ming-dynasty imperial tomb traditions adapted to Manchu practice. Being somewhat further from the city center than Mukden Palace or Zhaoling, it tends to receive fewer visitors, offering a quieter, less crowded experience of similar Qing-era funerary architecture and craftsmanship.
From Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, take Metro Line 2 to a connecting interchange, transfer toward the eastern part of the city, and continue by taxi to Fuling Mausoleum, as it isn't directly on a metro line.
From Shenyang Railway Station, take the metro toward a connecting interchange and continue by taxi toward Fuling Mausoleum in the eastern suburbs.
From Shenyang's long-distance bus stations, take the metro to a connecting interchange and continue by taxi toward Fuling Mausoleum.
Marshal Zhang's Mansion
Marshal Zhang's Mansion was the residence of Zhang Zuolin, the warlord who effectively controlled Manchuria in the early 20th century, and later his son Zhang Xueliang, a pivotal and complicated figure in modern Chinese history best known for orchestrating the 1936 Xi'an Incident that pressured Chiang Kai-shek into an alliance against Japan. The mansion complex blends traditional Chinese courtyard architecture with distinctly European-style buildings, reflecting both men's ties to foreign powers and modern military technology during a turbulent period of regional warlordism and Japanese encroachment into Manchuria. Exhibits inside trace the Zhang family's rise, their complicated relationship with both Chinese nationalist and Japanese imperial interests, and Zhang Xueliang's decades-long house arrest following the Xi'an Incident. It sits close to Mukden Palace in Shenyang's old city core, making the two easy to combine on the same walking route through the historic district.
From Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, take Metro Line 2 to a connecting interchange, transfer toward Line 1, and ride to Zhongjie station, a short walk from the mansion.
From Shenyang Railway Station, take the metro toward a connecting interchange and transfer to Line 1 to Zhongjie station, a short walk from the mansion.
From Shenyang's long-distance bus stations, take the metro to a connecting interchange and transfer toward Zhongjie station.
Zhongjie Pedestrian Street
Zhongjie is Shenyang's oldest and one of China's oldest continuously operating commercial streets, with roots stretching back roughly 400 years to the early Qing dynasty, when it developed as a market district serving the newly built Mukden Palace nearby. Today it functions as a dense pedestrian shopping street lined with department stores, international and local retail brands, and street food vendors, drawing large crowds of both Shenyang residents and visitors throughout the day and into the evening. Its proximity to Mukden Palace and Marshal Zhang's Mansion makes it a natural stop for visitors combining historical sightseeing with shopping and casual dining in the same part of the city. Despite its ancient origins, the street's current built environment is largely modern, its historical significance now expressed more through its continuous role as a commercial center than through surviving period architecture.
From Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, take Metro Line 2 to a connecting interchange, transfer toward Line 1, and ride directly to Zhongjie station.
From Shenyang Railway Station, take the metro toward a connecting interchange and transfer to Line 1 to Zhongjie station.
From Shenyang's long-distance bus stations, take the metro to a connecting interchange and transfer toward Zhongjie station.
China National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Spring Festival | Tue, Feb 17 |
| Qingming Festival | Sat, Apr 4 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Fri, Jun 19 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Fri, Sep 25 |
| National Day | Thu, Oct 1 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Spring Festival | Sat, Feb 6 |
| Qingming Festival | Sun, Apr 4 |
| Labour Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Wed, Jun 9 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Wed, Sep 15 |
| National Day | Fri, Oct 1 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Spring Festival | Wed, Jan 26 |
| Qingming Festival | Tue, Apr 4 |
| Labour Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Sun, May 28 |
| National Day | Sun, Oct 1 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Tue, Oct 3 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Spring Festival | Tue, Feb 13 |
| Qingming Festival | Wed, Apr 4 |
| Labour Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Sat, Jun 16 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Sat, Sep 22 |
| National Day | Mon, Oct 1 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Spring Festival | Sun, Feb 3 |
| Qingming Festival | Thu, Apr 4 |
| Labour Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Wed, Jun 5 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Thu, Sep 12 |
| National Day | Tue, Oct 1 |
Daylight Saving Time
Shenyang does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+8:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Shenyang
What time zone is Shenyang in?
Shenyang, China uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone. It is currently on CST (UTC+8:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Shenyang observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Shenyang does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+8:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shenyang today?
The sun rises at 5:52 AM and sets at 5:14 PM in Shenyang today, giving 11h 21m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Shenyang and New York City?
New York City is 12 hours behind Shenyang right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Shenyang?
Shenyang is currently UTC+8:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.