The best time to visit Shenyang is from April to October when it's neither cold nor hot. The weather at these months is very beautiful and sufficient sunshine, you can see the most beautiful side of the city. As the weather is fine, you can prepare some light clothes, such as knitted sweater, jackets.

However, if you love skiing and snow activities, winter(from December to February) will be the best time for you to visit Jilin, moreover, you can view the ice and snow landscape and enjoy the folk festivals. Winter in Jilin is extremely cold, make sure to prepare warm clothes, such as down jackets, hats, gloves, etc.

Beijing is top travel destination in China, which has a very convenient transportation system. There are many ways you can get to Shenyang from Beijing.
1. By Train
"G" train, it takes around 4 hours from Beijing to Shenyang
"D" train, it takes around 5.5hrs from Beijing to Shenyang
"Z" train, it takes around 6.5hrs from Beijing to Shenyang
"K" train, it takes around 8.5 hrs from Beijing to Shenyang

2. By Flight: Travel Shenyang from Beijing by flight is the fastest way, it only takes around 1.5 hrs and there are 5 flights between Beijing and Shenyang.

There are many delicacies in Shenyang, such as Laobian dumplings, Li Liangui bacon pancakes, Yangjia pancakes, Chicken cakes, Majia sumai, Xita cold noodles, Najiaguan white meat and blood sausage, Songjia wonton, Korean roast beef, Shenyang small potatoes, Tieban chicken rack, etc.

The main landmarks of the city include Beijing Park (Zhaoling Tombs), Shenyang Imperial Palace, Chang'an Temple, Shenyang Qipan Mountain Ski Resort, Nanguan Catholic Church, cultural centers, shopping malls, and many others.

Usually, we suggest that tourists choose hotels near "Middle street", it is located in the center of Shenyang, bus, subway can be directly reached. The location in this area is perfect, it's easy for you to shopping, find good restaurants, and you can take a leisure walk after dinner at night to fell the city itself.