The Shenyang Botanical Garden (), also known as "Shenyang World Expo Garden" (), is located in
Qipanshan Tourism Development Zone, in the eastern suburb of
Shenyang City
Shenyang (, ; ; Mandarin pronunciation: ), formerly known as Fengtian () or by its Manchu name Mukden, is a major Chinese sub-provincial city and the provincial capital of Liaoning province. Located in central-north Liaoning, it is the province ...
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Liaoning, China
Liaoning () is a coastal province in Northeast China that is the smallest, southernmost, and most populous province in the region. With its capital at Shenyang, it is located on the northern shore of the Yellow Sea, and is the northernmost c ...
. It was the site of the
2006 China Shenyang World Horticultural Exposition, and is a
5A Tourist Attraction of China.
The Shenyang Botanical Garden was founded in February 1959.
History
*In February 1959, the Shenyang Botanical Garden was established.
*From its establishment to the 1970s, the Shenyang Botanical Garden had little development.
*Since the late 1980s, the construction of the Shenyang Botanical Garden has developed rapidly and has become a popular scenic spot.
*In April 2002, the Shenyang Municipal Government classified the Shenyang Botanical Garden from the Shenyang Construction Administration Bureau as the
Shenyang Qipanshan Development Zone Administrative Committee.
*In July 2004, the Shenyang Botanical Garden was awarded the titles of the 4A tourist attraction and then the
5A tourist attraction.
*From May 1st to October 31st, 2006, the Shenyang Botanical Garden hosted the
2006 Shenyang World Horticultural Exposition.
China Shenyang International Horticultural Exposition 2006
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See also
* Tourist attractions of Shenyang
References
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External links
Official site
Botanical gardens in China
Tourist attractions in Shenyang
Buildings and structures in Shenyang