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Where on Earth? Week 31: Shenyang, China
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I'm going to directly quote the words of Gadling reader Sean who responded to Wednesday's Where on Earth contest with the following:
Well, the polluted sky, vehicles, and signs say it's in China. The architecture of the left-side building means it's somewhere north. It's a big city, and fairly developed, but I know it's not Harbin. I'll say Shenyang?
Bingo! This is the most impressive example of deductive reasoning we've seen for this feature since Jim nailed the Channel Islands back in Week 15. Great job, Sean!
So yes, folks, it is indeed the northern China city of Shenyang. I spent a few days here on the way to North Korea a couple of weeks ago. There is a sizeable North Korean population here as well as a North Korean consult. It is also one of the few places which has direct flights to Pyongyang--although such flights are rarely full of North Koreans.
Shenyang itself is nothing to write home about. Many descriptions I had read about the city before arriving actually incorporated the word "armpit" as an adjective. Sadly, I think they were spot on. Although, Shenyang has a rather impressive Forbidden City, there really isn't too much else to enjoy other than an outdoor market and an impressive Mao statue. And, perhaps, some tasty restaurants.
I'm sure that someone out there will disagree with me and sing praises to this northern town, and I welcome their insight. Perhaps I just needed to spend more time there. Or, perhaps not.
I'm sure that someone out there will disagree with me and sing praises to this northern town, and I welcome their insight. Perhaps I just needed to spend more time there. Or, perhaps not.
Filed under: China, North Korea, Where on Earth
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