Hotels with Newly Opened Near Peace Park

Recommended is Shangri-La Shenyang, just a 10-minute drive from Peace Park, offering skyline-view rooms with panoramic vistas of Zhongjie District and the park's greenery. The hotel features an elevated garden, smart room systems, and complimentary shuttle service to major attractions. It also includes a kids' play area and parent-child workshops. Breakfast highlights local Liaoning specialties like sauerkraut pork stew and Lao Bian buns, delivering authentic regional flavors for guests.

Peace Park is centrally located, making it ideal for sightseeing. Walk 5 minutes to Zhongjie Pedestrian Street, or take Metro Line 1—just 3 stops to Zhang Zuolin Mansion and Northeast Liberation Army Memorial Museum. Use the Shenyang Metro Pass App for multilingual navigation and real-time train schedules. For destinations like Shenyang Museum or Nanhu Park, transfer at Qingnian Avenue Station on Line 2—only 15 minutes away. Multiple buses (e.g., 224, 238) also run directly to major sites, all equipped with barrier-free access for seniors and mobility-impaired visitors.

Explore the Liao Opera Heritage Workshop, led by master artisans teaching traditional face-painting techniques and vocal styles every Saturday afternoon—only 120 RMB. Inside the park, visit the Old City Memory Gallery, showcasing archival photos and documentaries from 1930s Shenyang. During Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, enjoy the folk lantern festival, blending ice sculpture art with Liao-Nan Yangge dance performances. Book activities in advance via the Shenyang Cultural Tourism Official Website to secure spots.

Consider Holiday Inn Express Shenyang Zhongjie, located 500 meters east of Peace Park. With rates around 380 RMB per night, it offers free high-speed Wi-Fi, 24-hour self-service laundry, and modern rooms featuring a fusion of minimalist design and traditional Northeastern kang-style beds. Some rooms include small balconies overlooking the park’s trees. On-site, the local street food bar serves affordable dishes like scrambled noodles, steamed buns, and mutton sausage. Guests also get an 80% discount at Zhongjie Shopping Mall with their room key—a perfect value for cost-conscious travelers.

Beyond the main square, discover the Russian-style bell tower and Japanese stone bridge ruins—historic remnants with rich architectural contrast, ideal for storytelling photography. The secluded century-old ginkgo alley offers dappled light under summer canopies and vintage tram tracks, popular among photographers during morning mist. For night shots, head to the rooftop terrace of Zhongjie MixC (ticket required), framing Peace Park as a foreground against urban lights. Bring a small reflector or LED panel for better low-light results.

The park features a 2.8-kilometer lakeside ecological trail, lined with cypresses, weeping willows, and lotus ponds. Seasonal beauty varies: cherry blossoms in spring, lotus blooms in summer, golden ginkgos in autumn, and snow-covered lakes in winter. The path uses permeable bricks with solar-powered lighting and rest benches. Interpretive signs educate visitors on local birdlife and wetland ecosystems. Morning hours (6:30–8:00) host public tai chi and square dancing sessions, creating a warm community vibe. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water for a peaceful urban oasis experience.