Shenyang Liaoning, China Travel Guide
An all-in-one app for messaging, social media, and payment.
A dominant mobile payment platform.
China's leading ride-sharing app.
The best navigation app for China.
An excellent offline Chinese dictionary.
NordVPN configured before arrival for Western apps.
Comprehensive platform for booking flights, hotels, tours.
Consult Lonely Planet or TripAdvisor for personal experiences.
Search for Shenyang history to gain context.
Look for community tourism boards on WeChat for event updates.
Lonely Planet China, Rough Guide to China are good choices.
Pick up local city maps from hotels or tourist information centers.
Read books on Qing Dynasty history or modern Chinese history.
Local SIM card for calls and data.
VPN active for international internet.
Check local news or apps for updates.
Internet censorship in China blocks many common Western websites and apps. A VPN is essential for maintaining access to services like Google, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Essential for messaging, social media, and payment in China.
Dominant payment platform for transactions everywhere.
Access global internet with NordVPN (install before arrival).
Best local navigation with detailed maps and public transport.
Ride-sharing app for taxis and private cars.
Offline Chinese dictionary, helpful for translation.
Lonely Planet or Rough Guide to China (latest editions).
Books on Qing Dynasty history or modern China.
Documentaries on Northeast China, Chinese folk music.
