01Huanggu District
Huanggu District, under the jurisdiction of Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, is located in the northwest of Shenyang and is one of the central urban areas of Shenyang. It covers an area of about 44 square kilometers with a permanent population of approximately 900,000 (2023 data). Huanggu District has a long history, named after an ancient tomb called 'Huanggu' (Imperial Aunt), with origins tracing back to the Liao and Jin dynasties. As a major district for science, education, and culture in Shenyang, it is home to many higher education institutions such as Liaoning University, Shenyang Normal University, and Criminal Investigation Police University of China, as well as prestigious schools like Liaoning Provincial Experimental High School, creating a strong cultural atmosphere. Additionally, Huanggu District hosts red tourism sites like the Korean War Martyrs Cemetery, and famous attractions such as Beiling Park (Qing Zhao Mausoleum) and Xinle Site Museum, blending historical heritage with modern vitality, making it an important pole in Shenyang's urban development.
I. Detailed Introduction to Core Attractions 1. Beiling Park (Qing Zhao Mausoleum): Located at No. 12 Taishan Road, it is the mausoleum of Qing Emperor Taizong Huang Taiji and Empress Xiaoduanwen, a World Cultural Heritage site. The park covers about 3.3 million square meters, with the mausoleum area occupying about 160,000 square meters. Opening hours: Summer 7:00-17:00, Winter 8:00-16:30. Tickets: Park ticket 6 yuan, mausoleum ticket peak season 50 yuan (April 1-October 31), off-season 30 yuan. Take Metro Line 2 from Shenyang Station to Beiling Park Station.
2. Korean War Martyrs Cemetery: Located at No. 50 Jinshan Road, it is the resting place of 123 martyrs including special-class combat heroes Huang Jiguang and Yang Gensi. Free admission, open daily 8:30-16:30, closed on Mondays. Take Metro Line 2 to Santaizi Station, then transfer to Bus 200 to Lingyuan Street Station.
3. Xinle Site Museum: Located at No. 1 Longshan Road, Huanghe North Street, it is a Neolithic matriarchal clan commune settlement site dating back 7,200 years. Ticket 20 yuan, open 9:00-16:00, closed on Mondays. Take Metro Line 2 to Xinle Site Station.
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4. Shenyang North Pagoda Huguo Faluo Temple: Located at No. 27 Beita Street, Chongshan East Road, a Tibetan Buddhist Gelug monastery, first built in 1643. Free admission, open daily 8:00-16:30.
II. Special Local Cuisine and Food Guide 1. Huanggu Ice Cream: A local old-brand cold treat with rich milk flavor, available in business districts like Changjiang Street and Beihang. Recommended shop: Zhongjie Bingdian Huanggu Branch (No. 12 Changjiang Street). 2. Shenyang Chicken Frame: Huanggu District has several old shops, such as 'Yanjia Fried Chicken Frame' (No. 73 Kunshan Middle Road) and 'Laoyangjia Chicken Frame' (No. 29 Ningshan Middle Road), average cost about 20 yuan per person. 3. Xita Cold Noodles: Near the Xita Korean community, located on Xita Street, you can enjoy authentic Korean cold noodles and barbecue, average cost 50-80 yuan per person.
III. Transportation Guide 1. External Arrival: From Shenyang Station, take Metro Line 1 and transfer to Line 2 to reach Huanggu District (about 20 minutes); from Shenyang North Station, take Metro Line 2 directly (about 10 minutes); from Shenyang Taoxian Airport, take airport bus to Shenyang North Station and then transfer to metro. 2. Internal Transportation: Metro Lines 2, 9, and 10 run through the district, with dense bus routes. It is recommended to use the 'Shenyang Bus' app for real-time information.
IV. Itinerary Suggestions One-day tour: Morning: Beiling Park (2-3 hours) → Xinle Site Museum (1.5 hours) → Lunch at Xita Food Street; Afternoon: Korean War Martyrs Cemetery (1.5 hours) → North Pagoda Huguo Faluo Temple (1 hour) → Dinner at Huanggu District old-brand snacks.