Modern China Aesthetic
by DoubleRainbow_TravelGuide
Apr 10, 2025
This trip to Shenyang with my partner felt like a romantic journey through time, and the Shenyang Imperial Palace was the most vivid highlight✨
📍Shenyang Imperial Palace: Building 170, ticket price 50 RMB/person
Here, the red walls and black tiles shine with the luster of time under the sunlight, as if you can hear the soft whispers of history. We specially changed into ancient costumes for a photoshoot📸 He wore a nobleman’s robe looking dashing, and I wore a flowing Hanfu, walking side by side through the palace walls and corridors. The photographer even said we looked like we stepped out of an ancient painting~
💯 Photo spots to check in:
1️⃣ The red walls of the Hall of Great Administration (sunlight through the eaves is stunning)
2️⃣ The backyard of Qingning Palace (best lighting for photos)
3️⃣ The stairs of Phoenix Tower (top-down shots make legs look super long)
Recommended time: 3-5 PM for the softest light! We took over a hundred photos and still couldn’t get enough~
🥟 Food and sightseeing tips:
✔ 5-minute walk from the palace to Zhongjie Street: Laobian Dumplings (thin skin, big filling, juicy explosion)
✔ 10-minute walk to Zhang Xueliang’s Former Residence: Miss Si’s Shop (the best Guobaorou - sweet and sour pork)
✔ 2 subway stops to Xita: Zhengtan Fried Chicken (cheese and creamy flavor is amazing)
🏨 Highly recommended accommodation:
Palace X Hotel! Located at 142 Shenyang Road
✨ 270° panoramic view rooms where you can see the palace lying down
✨ Smart toilets + cinema-grade projector
✨ 5-minute walk to the scenic area, super convenient
You can even hit the gym at night to burn off calories, perfect!
The most stunning find on this trip was the "Bright Future" safety charm bought at the Xiaoheyan morning market (the one in front of the yellow wall and wooden door in the photo!), hanging it on my bag felt so ceremonial~
Turns out Shenyang can be this romantic! Wearing Hanfu, enjoying delicious food, and staying next to the palace with the one you love—this memory will be treasured forever💑
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