Beiling Park, Shenyang, Liaoning province
Beiling Park is in the northern part of Shenyang. The park covers an area of 330 hectares, and contains many historical buildings, trees and lakes. The park was constructed in 1927. Zhaoling Tomb is the tomb of the second emperor of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Huang Taiji (1592-1643), and his wife. Construction of the tomb started in 1643 and finished in 1651. There is also Children's Garden in the park.
Snow-covered Beiling Park [Photo/VCG]
Beiling Park has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a national 4A tourist attraction. During the winter, it is also an excellent choice for landscape photography, as visitors will find that it is are not as bustling as it is during the peak season. After a heavy snowfall, Beiling Park boasts an especially historical flavor with guests feeling simultaneously like they are traveling through ancient and modern times.
Address: No 12 Taishan Road, Huanggu district, Shenyang, Liaoning province
Tel: +86-24-86896294
Opening hours: 7 am-5 pm
Bus: Nos 136, 205, 210, 213, 217, 220, 227, 231, 393
Subway: Beiling Park Station on Subway Line 2