Industrial tourism flourishes in Shenyang

The unveiling ceremony for an art space at BMW Brilliance’s plants was held in Shenyang, capital of Northeast China’s Liaoning province, on Nov 12, according to local reports.

According to an announcement at the ceremony, people can visit BMW Brilliance Tiexi Plant art space free of charge on Saturday mornings from Nov 13 to the end of this year, after making an appointment online or by telephone.

From Mondays to Fridays, visitors need to pay 60 yuan ($8.55) to visit the plant, which is a national 4A-level tourist attraction.

Ma Jin, deputy director of the Shenyang culture, tourism, radio, and television bureau, said that the opening of BMW Brilliance’s art space helped showcase Shenyang’s industrial manufacturing art and represented a new cultural facility for the city.

In addition to BMW Brilliance’s art space, there are some other places in Shenyang where visitors can experience the art of industry:

1. The Industrial Museum of China

First opened in May 2012, the Industrial Museum of China houses more than 1,300 industrial cultural relics, including China’s first casting manipulator and first independently-developed pipe die. It records China’s transition from a weak economy to a strong one.

Address: No 14 North Weigong Street, Tiexi District, Shenyang

2. 1905 Cultural and Creative Park

The 1905 Cultural and Creative Park is a reconstruction of two metalwork shops operated by Northern Heavy Industry Group, that retains their original architecture. A variety of popular restaurants, cultural bars, theme cafes, creative studios and theatres can be found at the park.

Address: No 8 North Xinghua Street, Tiexi District, Shenyang

3. Workers’ Village Living Museum

The Workers’ Village Living Museum was designed to replicate typical worker dormitory buildings of the Tiexi district in 1950s Shenyang. The museum highlights the living conditions, environment and daily operations of the workers of the time.

Address: No 2 Zangong Street, Tiexi District, Shenyang

4. SAC Aviation Expo Park

Covering an area of 25,000 square meters, the SAC Aviation Expo Park was established in 2001, devoted to systematically depicting the history of the development of China's fighter planes and aviation science in general.

The park provides a comprehensive introduction to aviation and national defense through its collection of historical pictures and physical artifacts.

Address: No 1 Lingbei Street, Huanggu District, Shenyang