Guide: Morning –– Visit 1905 Cultural and Creative Park. It is a reconstruction of an old metalworking workshop operated by Northern Heavy Industry Group and has retained the design style and major structure of the original buildings. A variety of popular domestic restaurants, cultural bars, theme cafes, creative studios, brand clubs and theaters can be found at the park.

Noon –– Stroll down Bajing Coffee Lane, home to dozens of cafes with different characteristics. Besides cafes, there are also bars, Western restaurants and art shops, each contributing to a relaxing environment.

Afternoon –– Visit the fashionable Joy City 4? Theme Bloc, an indoor art area integrating bookstores, perfumeries, floriculture, handmade articles, light meals and trendy products.

Evening –– Appreciate a performance at Shengjing Grand Theater, a new Shenyang landmark built to enrich the cultural lives of the locals. Symphonies, traditional operas, and Western dramas are often staged at the theater. Then go to Shenyang’s pub street, Sanjing Street, where visitors can sip at their wines and beers while listening to relaxing music.

Shengjing Grand Theater [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]