Shenhe, Shenyang


The Shenhe District is one of ten districts of Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning province and the largest urban center in Northeast China. Shenhe District is where Shenyang's old city resided, currently serves as one of the two central districts of Shenyang and hosts the seat of the City Government. It borders the Dadong District to the northeast, Hunnan District to the south, Heping District to the west, and Huanggu District to the northwest.

Administrative subdivisions

There are 11 subdistricts within the district.
  • Binhe Subdistrict
  • Wanlian Subdistrict
  • Zhujianlu Subdistrict
  • Beizhan Subdistrict
  • Fengyutan Subdistrict
  • Huangcheng Subdistrict
  • Wulihe Subdistrict
  • Nanta Subdistrict
  • Quanyuan Subdistrict
  • Maguanqiao Subdistrict
  • Dongling Subdistrict

    Transport

Rail

Shenhe District is also home to Northeast China's main railway hub, the Shenyang North Railway Station. The railways leading to the station forms the border between Shenhe District and the neighbouring eastern portion of Huanggu District. The station building has recently undergone a major overhaul and extension.

Road

Qingnian Street is the district's primary north–south arterial road that links Beiling Park and Taoxian Airport, separating the southern portion of Shenhe District from the neighbouring southern Heping District.

Education

The Shenyang Saturday School, a Japanese weekend school, was established in April 2006 and is located in Shenhe District.

Visitor attractions

There is the Central Temple, built during the Ming dynasty, showing the center of ancient Shenyang. This temple is located just south of the Middle Street, one of the most famous shopping streets and the first commercial pedestrian zone in China. Shenhe District is also home to the famous Wu'ai Market, the largest light industry wholesale trading center in the entire Bohai Economic Rim.
Shenhe District is the site of the Mukden Palace, just south of the Central Temple. It is also the site of Zhang Zuolin's former home and headquarters, Shengjing Ancient Cultural Street. In the western Shenhe District there is a Muslim town, and the South Pagoda is located in southern Shenhe District. There are a lot of high-end hotels located in Shenhe District, such as Sheraton, Kempinski, Lexington, Marriott. The iconic 305.5 m Liaoning Broadcast and TV Tower is situated alongside Qingnian Street.