Shenyang - Post Report Question and Answers
What have been the highlights of your time in this country? Best trips or experiences?
The Harbin Ice Festival is a must-see, Dandong is a cool weekend trip to gaze at the North Korean border, there's a fast train to Beijing that is only 3 hours. Travel is unique and interesting in this region. - Jun 2024
Dalian is beautiful, right on the ocean. Going to the Harbin Ice Festival and seeing all the ice-carvings. Looking across the Yalu River into North Korea, and climbing the Great Wall. Seeing the big blue skies up in the Daqing oil fields. Lilacs and hollyhocks. - Mar 2019
For all its problems, China is a fascinating country. The local society is changing before our eyes. Local travel is more difficult than in the U.S., but there is a lot to see in China. This part of China is of enormous historical significance, especially in the last 100 years. This part of China is also an interesting middle ground between ultra-modern Shanghai and Beijing, and the underdeveloped inner parts of the country. That makes for an interesting blend of old and new. - Jul 2016
Post morale is high and the Shenyang consulate community is definitely a highlight. We've also loved the travel opportunities including a visit to the Harbin Ice Festival, nearby Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and even the border of North Korea. - Aug 2014
Friends. It's certainly not a large post so it tends to be a close knit community. The consular folk are wonderful, with lots of ideas on things to do. For the most part, people have terrific attitudes. There is enough of an expat community when you want to venture out too. There are 2 R&R's, and lots of places to visit. There is very little crime. - Nov 2013
