Recommended spring self-drive routes in Shenyang (2) -- Shenbei new area

Shenyang Fantawild Adventure -- Seven Star Ocean World -- China Xibe Museum -- Beitang Hot Spring

Shenyang Fantawild Adventure

One of the largest theme parks in Northeast China, Shenyang Fantawild Adventure covers 50 hectares and was built with world-class concepts and first-class technologies by Shenzhen Huaqiang Group -- to offer a complete interactive science fiction experience.

Comparable to the most advanced theme parks in Western countries, Shenyang Fantawild Adventure is popularly known as the “Oriental Dream Paradise”. The park has been recognized as a national 4A tourist attraction.

The entire park is mainly based on high-tech interactive activities and incorporates a large number of Chinese characteristics, including more than 300 themed projects, recreational projects, as well as leisure and landscape projects, suitable for visitors of all ages.

Address: No 55 Shengjing Street, Shenbei new area, Shenyang

Tickets: 260 yuan ($36.89) per person, 180 yuan for kids

Notice:

1. Tourists under the age of 16 must be accompanied by visitors over the age of 16.

2. Tourists can voluntarily purchase extra projects in the park.

Opening hours: 09:30-17:30 hrs on weekdays; 09:30-18:00 hrs on weekends; 08:30-18:00 hrs on holidays.

Recommended tour time: one full day

Shenyang Fantawild Adventure. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Seven Star Ocean World

Shenyang Seven Star Ocean World is a multi-functional resort integrating indoor water parks, indoor playgrounds and a marine science museum, providing services including hot springs, conference facilities and seafood.

The park opened in July 2017 and is fast becoming a hotspot for tourists, especially in summer.

Address: No 53 Qixing Avenue, Shenbei new area, Shenyang

Tickets: 133 yuan per adult and 93 yuan per child. National medical workers enjoy free entrance before Jan 1, 2021.

Recommended tour time: one full day

People have a ball at Shenyang Seven Star Ocean World. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

China Xibe Museum

China Xibe Museum a modern high-tech national-level museum that integrates cultural relics collections, folklore exhibitions, academic exchanges, document research and other functions. It is the first museum featuring the culture and history of the Xibe ethnic group in China.

The museum, covering an area of 9,804 square meters, has three floors, containing exhibition halls displaying the history, folk customs and intangible cultural heritage of the Xibe ethnic group.

The museum's multifunctional hall can accommodate more than 100 people at the same time. Visitors can get an insight into the history of the Xibe ethnic group through videos and attend seminars and enjoy performances there.

Address: No 23 Pubei Road, Daoyi economic development zone, Shenbei new area, Shenyang

Tickets: free

Opening hours: 09:30-14:30 hrs, closed on Mondays

Recommended tour time: 2 hours

Driving route: Downtown Shenyang -- North Huanghe Street -- China Xibe Museum

China Xibe Museum in Shenyang. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Beitang Hot Spring

Drawing its waters from 2,640 meters below ground, Beitang Hot Spring has been identified by the China Hot Spring Association as a spring offering medical and health benefits.

The temperature of the hot spring water is higher than 75 C and it is a rare baking soda hot spring. The lobby there covers an area of 600 sq m.

Address: No 189 Hangzhou Road, Shenbei new area, Shenyang

Tickets: 79 yuan per person. National medical workers enjoy free entrance before Jan 1, 2021.

Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 hrs

Recommended tour time: 3-4 hours

Driving route: Downtown Shenyang -- Wanghua Street -- Hushitai Street -- No 189 Hangzhou Road