12-Hour Power Walk in Shengjing: Check in History + Nightlife + Artsy Spots

Shenyang Special Forces One-Day Tour Original Guide｜ Core Logic: Early start and late return, efficient connection by subway + taxi, no backtracking, condensing the essence of Shenyang Timeline & Itinerary (6:30-19:30) • 6:30-7:30 Fireworks Opening: Xiaoheyan Morning Market Take Metro Line 1 to "Dongzhongjie Station," then a 10-minute walk. Clear goal: freshly fried cakes (crispy outside, glutinous inside with red bean filling), freshly sliced Donkey Roll (coated with soybean flour), hot tofu pudding with fried dough sticks, all for 15 RMB to eat until full, experiencing the lively morning hustle of Shenyang. • 7:40-9:30 History Quick Tour: Shenyang Imperial Palace Take a taxi from the morning market for 10 minutes (about 15 RMB), book tickets one day in advance. Focus on visiting the Dazheng Hall and Ten Kings Pavilion, take two atmospheric photos with red walls and glazed tiles, avoid tour groups after 9 AM, quickly appreciate the early Qing royal grandeur without dawdling. • 9:40-10:30 Republic of China Memories: Zhang Xueliang Former Residence An 8-minute walk from the Imperial Palace, tickets booked in advance. Head straight to the Small Green Building and Large Green Building, capture the corridor light and shadow, quickly learn the story of the Zhang father and son, one hour is enough to check in the core spots without getting lost in details. • 10:40-12:00 Artsy Transfer: Hongmei Cultural and Creative Park Taxi for 20 minutes (about 25 RMB), an industrial-style landmark transformed from an abandoned factory. Take a photo shoot in front of the red brick factory buildings, browse creative shops to buy Shenyang specialty fridge magnets, rest on a roadside bench when tired, feel the slow-paced artistic atmosphere. • 12:10-13:00 Authentic Lunch: Lao Siji Hand-Pulled Noodles (Zhongjie Branch) Taxi for 15 minutes (about 20 RMB), must order chicken soup hand-pulled noodles (two thin strands) + mixed chicken rack, sprinkle chili powder and vinegar, about 25 RMB per person, quickly replenish energy, eat full and leave without wasting time. • 13:10-14:30 European Style Photo Spot: Zhongshan Road European Style Street Take Metro Line 1 to "Taiyuan Street Station," then a 5-minute walk. Focus on the section of Shiyiwei Road, colorful stained glass windows and old Western-style houses are perfect for vintage photos, 1.5 hours is enough to cover the core spots without wasting time on unrelated streets. • 14:40-15:30 History Reminder: "September 18" History Museum Taxi for 18 minutes (about 22 RMB), book tickets in advance for free entry. Quickly visit the core exhibition area, remember history, finish efficiently within one hour to keep the itinerary pace. • 15:40-16:30 Leisure Break: South Market Coffee Alley Taxi for 12 minutes (about 18 RMB), old Western-style houses and artsy shops in Lane 116 of Shiyiwei Road, find a street-facing café to buy an Americano, sit by the window for an atmospheric photo, briefly relax before continuing. • 16:40-17:30 Night Market Warm-up: Color TV Tower Night Market Taxi for 10 minutes (about 15 RMB), secure a spot early at the "Xiao He Grilled Cold Noodles" stall, add egg and sausage, then buy a skewer of grilled pig trotters, eat while strolling, feel the early bustle of Shenyang night market. • 17:40-19:00 Food Finale: Xita Street Korean Cuisine Taxi for 15 minutes (about 20 RMB), dive into the alley to "Cao Family Spicy Crab," order a spicy crab + buckwheat cold noodles, about 80 RMB per person, quickly satisfy your taste buds. • 19:10-19:30 Return Preparation: Xita Market Souvenirs A 5-minute walk to Xita Market, buy rice cakes and pollock dried fish, finish souvenir shopping in 10 minutes, then take a taxi to the train station/airport, ending the special forces one-day tour. If too tired and want to stay overnight, I recommend Manji Hotel near Century Building. It’s just a few minutes from the subway station, convenient transportation, close to the airport, accessible to airport and train station by subway, and offers great value for money. Practical Tips 1. All attractions requiring reservations (Imperial Palace, Zhang Xueliang Former Residence, "September 18" Museum) must be booked one day in advance via the official WeChat account, bring your ID card. 2. Transportation mainly by "subway + taxi." Shenyang taxi starting fare is 10 RMB, cross-district rides usually cost 20-30 RMB, download Gaode/Baidu Maps for real-time navigation. 3. Wear comfortable sneakers, about 20,000 steps walking all day, pack light (only phone, power bank, tissues, small amount of cash). 4. Food choices are all "quick eat and go" style, prioritize small shops without queues to avoid delaying the itinerary. For a deeper food experience, you can skip some attractions.