Timeline
09:30
Paleontological Museum of Liaoning
Arrive at the Paleontological Museum of Liaoning as it opens. The museum claims the largest collection of fossils in China and is free to enter. Arriving at opening time helps you avoid the crowds later in the day.
11:00
Paleontological Museum of Liaoning
Finish your museum visit. Note that entry is not permitted after 15:30, so you have plenty of time to explore the vast collection before closing at 16:00.
11:15
Walk to Guo'ao Park. It is located about 63 minutes from the museum to the south. Use this time to stretch your legs and enjoy the transition from the museum to the outdoors.
12:18
Relax in Guo'ao Park. There are no specific viewing alignments or food options listed in the immediate vicinity, so this is a place to simply unwind after the museum.
Local tip
The museum is closed on Mondays and Thursdays. Plan your visit on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
Check before you go
- The Paleontological Museum of Liaoning is open from 09:30 to 16:00, with no entry after 15:30.
- The museum is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.
- Check metro Line 2 routes if you are traveling from Shenyang Normal University Station.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Shenyang (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).