You can't miss this travel guide before visiting Xiaonan Catholic Church

📍 Xiaonan Catholic Church: A Quiet Moment in the Bustling City - Location: No. 40 Nanlejiao Road, Xiaonan Street, Shenhe District (near Huaiyuanmen Station of Metro Line 1) - Opening hours: 09:00–16:00 all year round (entry stops at 15:30), closed on Mondays - Photo tips: ▫️ Sunken plaza at the South Gate: Shoot the panoramic view of the church from a low angle to avoid the crowds. The light is soft after 4pm, and the red brick walls are plated with gold. ▫️ North Gate Arcade: Use the arch as a frame to capture the dynamic sense of people walking. ▫️ Stained glass windows: Mobile phones are allowed for taking photos in the church (cameras are prohibited). The glass light and shadows are mottled under the sidelight, which is suitable for close-ups. - Outfit suggestions: Solid color long dress or retro style coat, which better matches the Gothic architecture; avoid slippers and short skirts (the church has strict requirements for dressing). 🏨 Shenyang Center Hotel: Old Town Scenery from a High-Altitude Perspective - Location: 26th Floor, No. 17 Dongshuncheng Street, Dadong District (the core of Zhongjie business district, about 10 minutes' walk to the Forbidden City) - Accommodation experience: ▫️ City view room on the 26th floor: The floor-to-ceiling windows directly face the neon lights of Zhongjie and the flying eaves of the Forbidden City. You can take a night view of the "ancient and modern in the same frame" at night. ▫️ Intelligent guest control: Voice control of lights and curtains, suitable for travelers with luggage. ▫️ Free services: Luggage storage, parking lot, lobby coffee (freshly ground coffee beans, essential for refreshment). - Surrounding convenience: ▫️ Food: Yoshinoya and Zhongjie Ice Cream City downstairs; 5-minute walk to Majia Shaomai (thin skin and large filling, served with millet porridge to relieve greasiness). ▫️ Transportation: 5-minute walk from Exit A of Zhongjie Subway Station, about CNY 10 by taxi to Xiaonan Church (avoid rush hours). 📸 One-Day Itinerary Reference - Morning: 10:00 Arrive at Xiaonan Church and take pictures of the panoramic view of the main entrance and the details of the pillars. 11:00 Visit the church and pay attention to the dome murals and the traces of time on the wooden benches. - Noon: 12:00 Walk to Zhongjie and taste fried dumplings at Lao Bian Dumpling Restaurant (Zhongjie Branch), served with hot and sour soup. - Afternoon: 14:00 Return to the hotel for a lunch break, or read a book and drink coffee in the sky lobby on the 26th floor. 16:00 Take a taxi to the Forbidden City to photograph the red walls, glazed tiles, and Dazheng Hall. - Evening: 18:30 Take pictures of the sunset from the hotel room, or walk to the top floor of Shenyang Spring Department Store to take pictures of the city's twilight. - Night: 19:30 Experience grilled cold noodles and chicken racks at Zhongjie Night Market, and watch movies on the giant screen TV after returning to the hotel (free movie sources). ⚠️ Useful Tips 1. Church etiquette: Do not make noise or eat. Avoid disturbing during Mass (6:30/17:30 on weekdays). 2. Hidden hotel services: Contact the front desk in advance to reserve a free parking space (limited quantity). 3. Staggered peak suggestion: There are many people at Xiaonan Church on weekends. Taking pictures on weekday mornings will produce better results. 4. Transportation card: Search for "Shengjing Tong Electronic Bus Card" on Alipay, which can be used for both subway and bus. 🎨 Written at the end The red brick spire of Xiaonan Church and the high-altitude view of the Central Hotel constitute a wonderful dialogue between the old and modern Shenyang. No need to plan deliberately, strolling in Zhongjie, visiting the Forbidden City, and feeling the life of the city are the most authentic ways to open this city.