Shenyang launches tourism charm offensive

The Shenyang spring tourism products press conference is held in the Shenyang Municipal People’s Government Information Office on April 12. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Tourists planning to visit Shenyang soon have chosen the right time, as the China (Shenyang) International Tourism Festival has started.

On April 12, over 160 spring tourism activities with five themes were launched at a tourism products news conference held by the Shenyang Tourism Commission.

The newly launched tourism activities will center around flower appreciation, parent-children interaction, exhibitions, city sightseeing and sampling folk customs. The activities will allow tourists to learn about the history, culture, city construction and beautiful scenery of Shenyang. Tourists will also have the chance to taste local foods during the snack food fair.

In addition, a free ticket offer will greet tourists on April 25 at 13 scenic spots in the city. For example, the 5A scenic spot at Shenyang International Horticultural Exposition Park will provide 2,000 free tickets for tourists. Other scenic spots such as Wulong Mountain, Crane Tower and Shenyang Water Tunnel will not charge admission fess for the whole day.