Dictionary of Meaning
<<Back
Please select a letter:
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
0-9
Click here for Shopping
Shenyang
*** Shopping-Tip: Shenyang
{{ZHdot|Shenyang}}
Image:ShenyangDistrictAndLandmark.jpg thumb|Major districts of Shenyang.
Image:Shenyang from International Space Station.jpg thumb|Shenyang from space
Image:Shenyang.png right|140px|
'''Shenyang''' ({{zh-stp |t=瀋陽 |s=沈阳 |p=Shěnyáng}}) is the capital of
Liaoning Provinces of China province in
China. It is a
sub-provincial city with a population of 3,5 million (metropolitan area 6,5 million). Along with its nearby cities, Shenyang serves as an important industrial center in China.
History
In the 12th century, Shenyang was one of the three capitals of the empire of the
Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) Jin Dynasty (Golden Empire).
In
1625 the
Manchu leader
Nurhaci moved his capital to Shenyang. It was renamed to '''Shengjing''' (in
Chinese language Chinese, 盛京) in
1634. Shenyang remained the
Capital of China capital of the
Qing Dynasty until the overthrow of the
Ming dynasty, and relocation of the capital to
Beijing in 1644. However, it retained considerable prestige as the older capital, treasures of the royal house were kept at its palaces, and the tombs of the early Qing rulers were once among the most famous monuments in China.
In
1657 Shenyang was renamed '''Fengtianfu''' (奉天府/'''Mukden''' in Manchu) it changed back to its old name Shenyang in 1914.
During the
Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), there was a
Japanese victory at Shenyang on February 19-
March 10, 1905. It was the site of a far larger battle, the
Battle of Mukden the year afterwards - the largest battle of the world when it was fought.
The
Mukden Incident (
September 18,
1931), which gave the Japanese an impetus to create the
Manchukuo state in
Manchuria, took place near Shenyang.
During the Manchukuo era (1932-1945) the city was called Fengtian again.
Soviet forces occupies Shenyang in early August 1945. The Soviets were replaced by the
Nationalist Chinese on the surrender of Japan. During the
Chinese Civil War, Shenyang was a
Kuomintang stronghold from 1946-1948. It was captured by the
Communist Chinese on October 30 1948.
Since 1949, Shenyang has developed into a major industrial center.
Districts and zones
Image:ShenyangHighriseHousing.jpg thumb|Modern high-rise housing in a residential zone of Shenyang.
* Dadong District (大东区 Dà dÅ?ng QÅ«) (northeast of downtown) - Literally "Big East District"
* Heping District (和平区 HépÃng QÅ«) (downtown) - Literally "Peace District"
* Huanggu (皇姑区 Huánggū Qū) (directly north of downtown) - Literally "Emperor Aunt District"
* Shenhe District (沈河区 Shĕnhé Qū) (east of downtown) - Literally "Shen River District"
* Tiexi District (é“?西区 TÇ?exÄ« QÅ«) (west side) :Farming and mining. - Literally "Steel West District"
* Sujiatun District (�家屯区 SuJiaTun Qu)(17 Km south of downtown) - Literally "Su's District"
* Dongling (东陵 DÅ?nglÃng) (Meaning East Tombs, burial site of
Nurhaci) - Literally "East Tombs"
* Xinchengzi (沈阳新城å? ShÄ›nyáng XÄ«nchéngzi) (20 miles north of downtown) - Literally "New Shenyang City"
* Xinmin (新民县 XÄ«nmÃn Xià n) - Literally "New People's County"
* Yuhong (于洪区 Yuhong Qu)
Tourism
Image:MaoStatueInShenyang.jpg thumb|Shenyang features one of China's largest statues of Chairman Mao.
Heping District (和平区 HépÃng QÅ«) (downtown)
The downtown Heping district has all manner of businesses that are brightly lit by neon at night.
At the center of the district, is the famous Zhongshan Square, featuring one of China's largest statues of
Mao_Zedong Chairman Mao. To this day, flowers are still placed around a large statue of
Mao_Zedong Chairman Mao around the holidays.
Heping district also contains the
Liaoning_Provincial_Museum Liaoning Provincial Museum.
Dadong District (大东区 Dà dÅ?ng QÅ«) (northeast of downtown)
Dadong District is the home of the 9.18 Museum and the Northern Pagoda. It is the largest district of the urban Shenyang city area.
Shopping districts
There are several shopping districts in Shenyang.
Image:ShenyangWesternShoppingDist.jpg thumb|Western-style shopping and dining.
One of the districts features western-style shopping and dining, including Walmart, a Pizza Hut (that is very different from those located in America, because it has an upscale interior design and a large staff), consumer electronics stores, and a number of large, multi-story department stores selling products from around the world.
Another district features a large multi-story center with hundreds of mini or boutique stores that open very early in the morning and close in the early afternoon.
Huanggu district (皇姑区 Huánggū Qū) (directly north of downtown)
Image:BeilingTripleDecker.jpg thumb|Beiling park
Huanggu district is the site of the large, historical tomb of
Hong Taiji (of the
Qing Dynasty), called
Beiling park. The park covers an area of 3,300,000 sq. meters, and is serviced by trams for visitors who do not wish to (or cannot) traverse the length of the park.
Huanggu district also hosts the Liaoning Mansion Hotel.
Shenhe District (沈河区 Shĕnhé Qū) (east of downtown)
Mukden Palace, a former imperial palace of the
Qing Dynasty Qing emperors, now a museum and a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Zhang Zuolin's former home and headquarter, Shengjing Ancient Cultural Street, and Gloria Plaza.
Tiexi District (é“?西区 TÇ?exÄ« QÅ«) (west side)
This mixed-use district contains large blocks of residential complexes, as well as strips of small to medium-sized shopping.
It recently featured in a documentary called ''West of the Tracks'' (the literal meaning of Tiexi) by the young filmmaker Wang Bing [http://newleftreview.net/Issue31.asp?Article=06].
Tiexi is also home to the Shenyang Economic and Technological Development Area, a state-level development zone. This new development area combined with Tiexi District has a population of 1 million people, a total area of 126 km², and enjoys the same administrative rank as municipality. (Administrative Committee of Shenyang)
Transportation
Shenyang is served by air, rail, and an extensive network of streets and expressways, with bus service throughout the city.
Shenyang is connected by a major expressway, the
Jingshen_Expressway Jingshen Expressway, to the city of
Beijing, some 658 kilometers away.
The city is also served by the
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (airport code '''SHE'''), as well as by several smaller, regional airports.
The Shen-Da Expressway connecting Shenyang and
Dalian is the first expressway ever built in China.
Environment
Image:ShenyangThermalPowerPlant.jpg left|thumb|180px|A thermal power plant in Shenyang
Although the government is reportedly making numerous efforts to improve the environment of the city, from shutting down polluting industrial sites, to switching to cleaner power generation sources such as LPG, natural gas, and even thermal power, air quality in Shenyang is still poor. In fact, the air is so polluted that many natives wear surgical masks outdoors. Los Angeles, long known for its smog, is fresh and clean compared to Shenyang and its perpetual haze.
Image:shenyang.sunset.haze.2006.jpg right|thumb|240px|Shenyang at sunset
Famous people born in Shenyang
Shenyang is the birthplace of the
actor actress Gong Li. the famous singer
Na Ying and the pianist
Lang Lang, as well as conductor
Seiji Ozawa.
Major companies with offices in Shenyang
Image:ShenyangCanonBuilding.jpg thumb|Canon office building
* Alcatel Shenyang Telecom (Telecommunications)
* BASF Vitamin Co., Ltd (Vitamins)
* BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd.
* Bridgestone Tire (Tires)
*
Canon (company) Canon
*
The_Coca-Cola_Company Coca-Cola Beverage Co.
* Emerson Climate Technologies - Copeland Shenyang Refrigeration
* Matsushita Battery (Lead Accumulators)
*
Neusoft Neusoft Group Ltd. (IT Services and Software Development) (6000 employees)
* Shenyang Aerospace Mitsubishi (Auto engines)
* Shenyang Kodenshi Co., Ltd (Semi-conductors)
* Shenyang President Enterprise (Noodles and food stuffs)
* Shenyang Tingyi Intl Food (Noodles and food stuffs)
* Shenyang Weiyong Precision (precision motors and machinery)
* Shenyang Xike Silica Ltd. (Silica and light fiber)
* SY Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical (Medicines)
Many of these businesses are operated within the SETDZ (Shenyang Economic and Technological Development Zone), a special zone overseen by the State Council of China, with the goal of stimulating foreign investment in partnerships that manufacture and market in China.
Sports
The local soccer team is the
Shenyang Jinde, in the
Chinese Super League. The team plays in a large downtown stadium.
Image:shenyang.soccer.stadium.jpg right|thumb|240px|Shenyang's Aging Soccer Stadium
Education System
Shenyang has many schools, both public and private. There are also a number of privately-operated training centres that provide additional English skills. [http://www.syis.org/ Shenyang International School] provides primary and secondary education for expatriates, using the American
SAT system.
Colleges and universities
-
Northeastern University [http://www.neu.edu.cn/files/english_index.htm English Version]
-
Shenyang Institute of Aeronautical Engineering [http://www.syiae.edu.cn/english/index.htm English Version]
-
Shenyang University of Technology
-
China Medical University [http://www.cmu.edu.cn/eng/index.htm English Version]
-
Liaoning University
-
Shenyang Normal University [http://www.synu.edu.cn/1024/english/index.htm English Version]
-
Shenyang Institute of Chemical Technology
-
Shenyang Medical College
-
Shenyang Agriculture University
-
Shenyang Institute of Aviation
-
Shenyang Pharmaceutical University [http://www.syphu.edu.cn/en/index.htm English Version]
-
Shenyang University
-
Shenyang Jianzhu University [http://202.199.64.12/depart/english/English%20Version%20of%20Sjzu.asp English Version]
-
Shenyang Institute of Physical Education
-
Shenyang Ligong University
-
China Criminal Police University [http://www.ccpc.edu.cn/english/ English Version]
-
Shenyang Institute of Engeering
-
Liaoning Administrators College of Police and Justice
-
Liaoning Radio and TV University
-
Shenyang Radio and TV University
-
LuXun Academy of Fine Arts
-
Liaoning Party Institute of CCP
-
Liaoning Finance Vocational College
-
Liaoning Economy Vocational College
-
Liaoning Korean Normal School
-
Liaoning Traffic College
External link
{{commons|Category:Shenyang|Shenyang}}
-
Satellite map via '''Google Maps'''
{{Liaoning}}
Category:Cities in Liaoning
Category:Subprovincial cities
ar:شنيانغ
de:Shenyang
es:Shenyang
fr:Shenyang
id:Shenyang
io:Shenyang
nl:Shenyang
ja:瀋陽
ko:ì„ ì–‘
no:Shenyang
pl:Shenyang
pt:Shenyang
ru:ШÑ?ньÑ?н
fi:Shenyang
zh:沈阳
*** Shopping-Tip: Shenyang
