Liaoning, China

Why go


• Spelunking at Benxi
• The mountain city of Wunu
• Beach resorts and wildlife parks at the port city of Dalian


What you need to know


Climate: Continental
Capital: Shenyang
Area: 145,900 sq km
Population: 42,170,000
Density: 289/sq km
Major ethnic groups: Han (84%), Manchu (13%), Mongol (2%), Hui (0.6%), Korean (0.6%), Xibe (0.3%)


Did you know that…Liaoning is the center of the once powerful Liao Dynasty?


Where to stay


To find the best hotels in Liaoning see the Visiting China special feature on Liaoning Hotels.