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Sheki Region

Sheki Region is a region in Azerbaijan with the Caucasian Mountains on its northern half, which includes the Balakan, Goychay, Ismailli, Oguz, Qabala, Qax, Sheki, and Zaqatala rayons.

Cities

 * (Şəki, formerly Nukha or Nuxa) – The capital of the Sheki region and a beautiful city in the forested Caucasian Mountains with lots to see and do. It has one of the largest densities of cultural resources and monuments that span 2,700 years of Azerbaijani history.
 * (Danaçı) – On the bank of Alazan river, with main ethnic group, the Avarians. There are beautiful gardens, green forests and creeks.
 * (Göyçay) – Famous for its Pomegranate Festival and rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1859.
 * – A historic city and hub for travel between Baku and Sheki Region, especially nearby Lahich.
 * (Car) – Jar famous for its big and green mountains and winds, beautiful rivers, lakes, and birds.
 * (Kiş) – A picturesque mountain town, 5 km from Sheki, with a beautiful Albanian church.
 * (Lahıc, Lahij) – A cozy and remote highland village. Famous for its copper work.
 * (Nic) – An enormous village of an endangered Christian ethnic group, the Udins.
 * (Gabala) – New resort town deep in Caucasian Mountains, which has taken its name from the archaeological site about 20 km southwest.
 * (Qakh, Gakh) – Another gateway into the Caucasian Mountains besides Sheki, and "base camp" for treks towards Sarıbaş.
 * – The city is populated by different ethnic groups, each with its own language that is not linguistically tied to others throughout the region. And like Qax, a gateway into the Caucasian Mountains, and conveniently located for onward travel into Georgia.

Understand
The Sheki region is the main gateway from Azerbaijan into the Caucasus. It offers various hiking opportunities.

Get in

 * Qabala International Airport connects to Baku, Istanbul, Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
 * Zaqatala International Airport

Get around

 * Azerbaijan has a well developed bus system between the local city and village terminals.
 * Drivers are commonly friendly with backpackers and road trippers, so auto-stop is equally an option to travel within the region.

Do

 * Hiking in the Caucasus Mountains.

Go next

 * Northeastern Azerbaijan in the north east. Famous for its location at the Caspian Sea, with beaches and resorts, and remote mountain villages. There is no direct road there, but hiking might be possible between Lahich and Quba.
 * Baku Region in the east. With the cosmopolitan Azerbaijani capital Baku, and famous for its mud volcanoes.
 * Ganja Region in the south west. Famous for the largest lake in Azerbaijan, the beautiful Ganja and the Naftalan petroleum spa resort.
 * Southern Azerbaijan in the south.
 * Qax and Zaqatala allow for convenient onward travel into Georgia.

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Shelburne

There is more than one place called Shelburne:

Canada

 * Shelburne (Nova Scotia)
 * Shelburne (Ontario)

United States of America

 * Shelburne (Massachusetts)
 * Shelburne (New Hampshire)
 * Shelburne (Vermont)

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Shelburne (Massachusetts)

Shelburne is a town in Franklin County, in the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts. It includes the village of Shelburne Falls.

Understand
The town of Shelburne is a mostly rural farming community with the notable exception being The village of Shelburne Falls, which is a shared village with the town of Buckland on the opposite side of The Deerfield River. The village of Shelburne falls is the main draw of the town With it's many shops & restaurants as well as the centerpiece of the village The Bridge Of Flowers, an old concrete trolley bridge that was converted into a garden walk path.

Get in
Massachusetts Route 2 (The Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway) is the main access route through Shelburne. Route 2 intersects with U.S. Interstate 91 in neighboring Greenfield.

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Shelburne (Nova Scotia)

Shelburne is a town in South Shore region of Nova Scotia.

Understand
Many of Shelburne's buildings were built by Loyalists - Americans who were loyal to the British Crown who fled the American colonies after the British lost the American War of Independence. In 1783, waves of Loyalist settlers landed in Shelburne's harbour, expanding the village's population to 17,000, making it the fourth largest city in North America. Many of these settlers were Black Loyalists, slaves who had been promised their freedom and land for aiding the British cause.

In 1787, government distribution of provisions to the new settlers was terminated. As the settlement was not yet self-supporting, many settlers put their houses up for sale or abandoned them. They left for England, New Brunswick, Upper Canada, and the United States. About half the population of African Americans left, many going to the new colony of Freetown in West Africa (now Sierra Leone). By the 1820s, the population of Shelburne had dwindled to about 300.

Fishing remains a primary industry. Other economic activities include tourism, ship building and repair, aquaculture, logging, fish processing, and the manufacture of barrels, institutional furniture, granite monuments, and marine supplies.

Shelburne has been used as a film set for numerous films, and for the 2014 TV series The Book of Negroes, in which Shelburne portrayed itself.

Get in
Shelburne is
 * 97 km from Yarmouth (ferry from Portland, Maine) along Highway 103,
 * 197 km from Digby (ferry from Saint John, New Brunswick) along Highways 101 and 103, and
 * 208 km from Halifax along Highway 103.

The closest airport with scheduled service is Halifax International Airport.

Get around
There is no scheduled bus service in the region.

Buy
Sobeys Food and Drug is the only grocery store in Shelburne.

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Shelburne (Vermont)

Shelburne is a town in Vermont, in the eastern United States.

Get in
By plane, the nearest airport is Burlington International Airport. By car, you'll want take Route 7 as it runs right through the middle of Shelburne.

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Shelby

There is more than one place called Shelby:

United States of America

 * Shelby (Montana) - A town in Montana
 * Shelby (North Carolina) - A town in North Carolina
 * Shelby (Ohio) - A town in Ohio

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Shelby (Montana)

Shelby is a town in north-central Montana. Around 3,100 people live there.

Understand
Shelby is an important Montana town for commerce. The Canadian border crossing at Sweet Grass is only north on Interstate 15. The crossing has the highest traffic volume in the state. Interstate 15 spans the entire state from north to south while US Highway 2 spans the entire state east and west. Plus the town has major commercial rail service.

By car
Long-distance drivers in northern Montana are all but guaranteed to pass through Shelby: situated at the intersection of Interstate 15 and US-2, it's hard to miss.

By train

 * Route stopping at Shelby:
 * Empire Builder operating daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago.
 * Empire Builder operating daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago.

Get around
There is a historic Main Street Business District that is easily walked. Many places will require a car.

Do

 * Aronow Park has tennis and volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits. There is ice skating in winter months.
 * Marias Valley Golf and Country Club

Sleep

 * Lake Sheloole Park & Campgrounds

Go next

 * Lake Elwell (50 miles to the east) has fishing, boating, and camping.
 * Little Jerusalem (30 miles north to Sunburst, then 10 miles west) offers a dramatic landscape with hiking allowed. Numerous hoodoos, picture a stone totem pole, cover the area, ranging from 5 to 100 feet in height.
 * Rudyard Depot Museum (60 miles east) is part of the Montana Dinosaur Trail. Rudyard also has the Hi-Line Vintage Motors Museum.

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Shelby (Ohio)

Shelby is a city in Richland County, in the state of Ohio, USA.

By plane

 * Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, . Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is Cleveland's main airport, located on the west side of the city. The airport is served by most of the major domestic airlines, and it is a hub for United Airlines.
 * Mansfield Lahm Airport, Mansfield.
 * John Glenn Columbus International Airport,, Columbus. Direct flights to most major American cities.

By car

 * Ohio State Route 39 goes through the city of Shelby and its downtown business district. It provides connection to Mansfield to the southeast and Tiro to the northwest. Ohio 39 is the most heavily traveled route and is the main route to the cities of Mansfield and Ontario from Shelby. It is also the main route to The Ohio State University Mansfield Campus/North Central State College.
 * Ohio State Route 61 goes through the city of Shelby and its downtown business district. It provides connection to Crestline to the southwest and Plymouth to the north.
 * Ohio State Route 96 goes through the city of Shelby and its downtown business district. It provides connection to Ashland to the east and Bucyrus to the west.

Drink
There are plenty of choices for alcohol. Most grocery stores carry it, as do the gas stations, drive-throughs and convenience stores.

Newspapers

 * The Shelby Daily Globe is a daily newspaper published in the Shelby area.
 * The Mansfield News Journal is a daily newspaper published in the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County area.

Go next

 * Mansfield
 * Ontario
 * Ashland

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Shelby County

There's more than one place called Shelby County:

United States of America

 * Shelby County (Alabama)
 * Shelby County (Illinois)
 * Shelby County (Indiana)
 * Shelby County (Iowa)
 * Shelby County (Kentucky)
 * Shelby County (Missouri)
 * Shelby County (Ohio)
 * Shelby County (Tennessee)
 * Shelby County (Texas)

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Shelbyville

There is more than one place called Shelbyville:

United States of America

 * Shelbyville (Illinois) - A city in Central Illinois.
 * Shelbyville (Indiana) - A city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.
 * Shelbyville (Kentucky) - A city in Kentucky Derby Region.

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Shelbyville (Illinois)

Shelbyville is a city in Central Illinois.

Understand
The dishwasher was invented here.

By plane
Shelby County Airport

By train
Amtrak Stations are located in:
 * Mattoon, 25 miles to the east of Shelbyville
 * Effingham, 35 Miles to the South east of Shelbyville
 * Springfield, 60 Miles to the North West of Shelbyville

By car
Illinois state routes 16 & 128 pass thru Shelbyville Located in the approx center of interstates... I57 - 30 miles to the East I70 - 35 miles to the South I72 - 45 miles to the North I55 - 55 Miles to the West

Do
Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Swimming, Hunting, State and Federal parks for Camping, Golf, Bowling, Movies, Beaches

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Shelbyville (Indiana)

Shelbyville is a small town in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.

Do

 * Horseshoe Indianapolis Casino, Shelbyville, 4300 N Michigan Rd. Horse track, gaming, and restaurants at this location a few miles northwest of town; in fact, have your French dip or Cobb salad as you watch the horses below. +1 877-956-9241
 * Horseshoe Indianapolis Casino, Shelbyville, 4300 N Michigan Rd. Horse track, gaming, and restaurants at this location a few miles northwest of town; in fact, have your French dip or Cobb salad as you watch the horses below. +1 877-956-9241

Sleep

 * Comfort Inn Shelbyville North, 36 W Rampart Rd. Indoor pool and bananas and muffins and stuff for breakfast. +1 317-398-8044. $81 (Aug 2022)

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Shelbyville (Kentucky)

Shelbyville is a city in the Kentucky Derby Region, east of Louisville and  west of Frankfort. It is the county seat of Shelby County.

By car
Interstate 64 crosses Shelby County from west to east, linking Shelbyville with Louisville and, eventually, St. Louis to the west. Eastbound traffic will go to Lexington and on to West Virginia and Virginia Beach. Exits along I-64 in Shelby County are Exit 28 (KY 1848, Veechdale Rd) at Simpsonville, Exit 32 (KY 55, Taylorsville-Shelbyville) and Exit 35 (KY 53) both at Shelbyville and Exit 43 (KY 395, Waddy-Petona).

By plane
Louisville International Airport offers numerous flights to cities around the country.

Capitol City Airport in Frankfort handles small aircraft.

Spring

 * May Classic Horse Show Shelby County Fairgrounds Mid-May.
 * Shelby County Fair Shelby County Fairgrounds Mid-June.

Summer

 * Shelbyville Horse Show Jubilee Shelby County Fairgrounds Late July-Early August.
 * Shelbyville Horse Show Shelby County Fairgrounds Early August. Four night show featuring the finest American Saddlebred horses from around the country.
 * Bluegrass Festival by the Lake Clear Creek Park September.
 * Long Run Massacre Reenactment September.
 * Kentucky State Championship Horse Show Shelby County Fairgrounds Mid September.

Fall

 * Trims & Whims Crafts Show Wright Elementary School, 500 Rocket Ln. +1 502 633-5222. First week of November.
 * Celebration of Lights Downtown Shelbyville Mid November.
 * Christmas Parade Downtown Shelbyville First Saturday of December.

Eat

 * Cattleman's Roadhouse, 221 Breighton Circle, +1 502 647-5959.
 * Marimba Mexican Restaurant, 2059 Midland Trail, +1 502 647-1990.
 * Cattleman's Roadhouse, 221 Breighton Circle, +1 502 647-5959.
 * Marimba Mexican Restaurant, 2059 Midland Trail, +1 502 647-1990.
 * Marimba Mexican Restaurant, 2059 Midland Trail, +1 502 647-1990.
 * Marimba Mexican Restaurant, 2059 Midland Trail, +1 502 647-1990.
 * Marimba Mexican Restaurant, 2059 Midland Trail, +1 502 647-1990.
 * Marimba Mexican Restaurant, 2059 Midland Trail, +1 502 647-1990.
 * Marimba Mexican Restaurant, 2059 Midland Trail, +1 502 647-1990.

Alcohol
Shelby County is officially classified by the state's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as "moist", meaning that the county as a whole is "dry" (not allowing alcohol sales) but contains a "wet" city where full retail sales, both packaged and by the drink, are allowed. The city of Shelbyville is wet. The surrounding county is 'moist" in a different sense, prohibiting package sales but allowing sales by the drink in larger restaurants (seating at least 100).

Go next

 * Frankfort Kentucky State Capitol and home of Kentucky State University.
 * Lexington Bluegrass horse region and home of University of Kentucky.
 * Louisville Home of the Kentucky Derby and Louisville Slugger baseball bats.

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Sheldon (Iowa)

Sheldon is in Western Iowa.

Get in
Most people drive, but if you have your own plane, there's another option.

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Shelkar

Shelkar is a town in Xigatse Prefecture.

Get in
Located 7 km off of the Friendship Hwy. Most travelers skip Shelkar and stay at the hotels near the Shelkar Junction, where the road to town meets the highway. There is no public transportation available.

Buy
Petrochina has a filling station at the Junction

Eat
Pricey food in the hotels and guesthouses.

 * Zhuang Yuan Sichuan Restaurant on the Highway has a 10 page English menu but is also pricey.

Sleep
The Everest Service Center Hotel sells the Everest Base Camp tickets which allow access to Qomolangma National Nature Reserve. Other places to stay are the Mt Everest Home Inn, Chengdu Jiudian, and the Shigar Snowland Hotel.

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Shelley

Shelley is a town of 4,700 people (2019) in Southeastern Idaho known for its Spud Day festival.

Get in
Shelley is 8 miles (13 km) south of Idaho Falls on US 91.

Eat

 * Mick's Cafe on Main Street has great sandwiches, burgers, milkshakes, pies, and the like - all homemade.

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Shellharbour

 * Minnamurra redirects here. For the rainforest, see Budderoo National Park

Shellharbour is a coastal city of 76,271 (2021) in between Wollongong and the Shoalhaven, in the Illawarra region of New South Wales halfway between Wollongong and Kiama.

Understand
Shellharbour a satellite city of Wollongong, 85 km south of Sydney. It has a town centre that has civic buildings and the major shopping mall of Shellharbour Square. It has a township on the water, adjacent to a small harbour and a beaches. Shell Cove is a major housing development adjacent to the town, and to the water.

By train
is a commuter station with parking and a bus interchange - quite distant from facilities or towns. It really looks quite in the middle of nowhere getting off the train there. It is around a 4-km walk to Shellharbour town, going up and down a few hills.

is outside the town, but quite close to the HARS Aircraft Museum.

If you want to get the bus into town, or to Shellharbour Square, a better bet may be to get off at and get a bus. They run with around a 2 hour frequency to town, and quite frequently to Shellharbour Square. Check the timetable, and get the first bus to Shellharbour Square if it makes sense to do so.

By bike
If you are a keen cyclist, it is also a nice ride from Wollongong mostly along the coast.

By car
The town is about 85 km and 2 hours' drive from Sydney. Go past the end of the freeway from Sydney, and Shellharbour town is off to your left, follow the signs. A scenic route goes via Wollongong and Warilla, and follows the water. Exit the freeway at Five Islands Road, follow the signs to Warilla at the second major right hand turn and on to Windang Rd, then follow your nose.

Get around
There are limited bus services, as well as three train stations.

Eat
Before the Albion Park Rail Bypass of the Princes Mwy was built, traffic was essentially forced to use a short non-freeway section of highway in Albion Park between two freeways. This resulted in many fast-food chains such as Maccas, Subway, Oporto and Taco Bell in addition to local eateries to open up on the southbound section, which gave Albion Park an unusual amount of eateries. If you find it hard to find a good place in the city centre or if many of the restaurants close early (typical for Australia), many fast food chains will still be open in Albion Park.

Drink

 * Shellharbour workers club - famous for its live music.

Go next

 * Wollongong - large coastal city to the north
 * Kiama - picturesque coastal town to the south
 * Budderoo National Park - rainforest to the southwest
 * Macquarie Pass National Park – small national park to the west

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Shell Knob

Shell Knob is a small town in the Southwest Missouri Ozarks and a lake resort community. It is located near the western edge of Tablerock Lake. Shell Knob is quiet small town, which sees a spike in activity during the summer holiday (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day) as the out of town lake visitors pour into town.

Get in
Highway 39 runs North / South through Shell Knob. Located approx. 10 miles North of the Missouri / Arkansas border. Shell Knob sits on the western end of Tablerock Lake.

There is a small airport which will accommodate small airplanes.

Get around
By car, no public transportion.

See
There are some beautiful back roads to drive on, some nice views of the lake.

 * Tablerock Lake is a man made lake located on White River. Activities include boating, fishing, scuba diving, camping, hiking and hunting. The lake is a destination location in Missouri and one of the bass fishing locations in the country.

Do

 * Fishing, Swimming, Jet Ski etc. on the lake

Buy
There are a few small local shops that carry antiques / crafts.

Eat

 * The Steak Inn, A favorite place for dinner located about a half mile south of the bridge. Excellent Steaks, reasonable price.
 * The Smokehouse BarBQ, is a good place for lunch or dinner.
 * Carole's, Breakfast will find most folks at Carole's (only open for breakfast / early lunch)- in town in the strip mall on HWY 39.

Sleep

 * Hardman Hollow Resort, +1 417 858-6415, +1-888-823-8612.
 * The Island Motel & Resort, +1 479 253-9571, +1-800-874-1331.
 * Kings Harbor Resort, +1 417 858-6171, +1-800-658-0299.
 * Lunker Landing Resort, +1 417 858-6717, +1-800-242-8745.
 * Pla Port Resort, +1 417 858-6303, +1-877-858-6303.
 * Timbers Resort and Lodge, +1 417 858-2723, +1-800-753-3082.
 * Hardman Hollow Resort, +1 417 858-6415, +1-888-823-8612.
 * The Island Motel & Resort, +1 479 253-9571, +1-800-874-1331.
 * Kings Harbor Resort, +1 417 858-6171, +1-800-658-0299.
 * Lunker Landing Resort, +1 417 858-6717, +1-800-242-8745.
 * Pla Port Resort, +1 417 858-6303, +1-877-858-6303.
 * Timbers Resort and Lodge, +1 417 858-2723, +1-800-753-3082.
 * The Island Motel & Resort, +1 479 253-9571, +1-800-874-1331.
 * Kings Harbor Resort, +1 417 858-6171, +1-800-658-0299.
 * Lunker Landing Resort, +1 417 858-6717, +1-800-242-8745.
 * Pla Port Resort, +1 417 858-6303, +1-877-858-6303.
 * Timbers Resort and Lodge, +1 417 858-2723, +1-800-753-3082.
 * Lunker Landing Resort, +1 417 858-6717, +1-800-242-8745.
 * Pla Port Resort, +1 417 858-6303, +1-877-858-6303.
 * Timbers Resort and Lodge, +1 417 858-2723, +1-800-753-3082.
 * Pla Port Resort, +1 417 858-6303, +1-877-858-6303.
 * Timbers Resort and Lodge, +1 417 858-2723, +1-800-753-3082.
 * Timbers Resort and Lodge, +1 417 858-2723, +1-800-753-3082.

Go next

 * Branson, Missouri (approx. 45 minutes)
 * Eureka Springs, Arkansas (aprrox 45 minutes).

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Shelter Island

Shelter Island is an island and town in Suffolk County in New York. It is between the two forks on Long Island and in total is 6.5 sq miles and was founded by the Sylvester family.

Villages and Hamlets

 * Dering Harbor
 * Shelter Island Heights

Get in
In order to get onto this island, you must take either:
 * North Ferry, +1 631-749-0139. Take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) east to the last exit, exit 73. The off-ramp will lead you directly to Suffolk County Route 58 east. After about three and one half miles, County Road 58 will merge into Route 25 east. Continue on Route 25 east for about 20 miles to Greenport. Watch for signs marked "To Route 114 South." These signs will direct you to turn right onto Sixth Street. Drive one block and make your next left on Wiggins Street ("To 114 South"). At the end of Wiggins Street, ferry traffic makes a hard right turn and continues turning right to enter the final staging area. The ferry line takes you away from the ferry, around a loop, and back in line facing the ferry dock and passenger terminal.
 * Westmoreland Airport (49NY), +1 516-354-5310. A small, 1400ft private airstrip for emergency use only.
 * Westmoreland Airport (49NY), +1 516-354-5310. A small, 1400ft private airstrip for emergency use only.

Get around
The main means of getting around on the island is by car. But you may also walk or ride a bike.

See

 * During the summer, once a week, the Perlman Music Camp, founded by world-known violinist Itzhak Perlman, puts on a performance. The students are gifted young people and occasionally Itzhak Perlman conducts the students.
 * During the summer, once a week, the Perlman Music Camp, founded by world-known violinist Itzhak Perlman, puts on a performance. The students are gifted young people and occasionally Itzhak Perlman conducts the students.
 * During the summer, once a week, the Perlman Music Camp, founded by world-known violinist Itzhak Perlman, puts on a performance. The students are gifted young people and occasionally Itzhak Perlman conducts the students.

Do

 * This island has many beautiful beaches. Spending a day at the beach would be great to do.
 * Also, there are two golf courses and one mini-golf course if you enjoy shooting a game of golf.
 * There are also retreats available for groups through St. Gabes and Quinipet.
 * Ride bicycles
 * Go birdwatching at the nature preserve.
 * Rent horses Paard Hill, run by Ellen Lear, daughter of TV Producer Norman Lear, operates these stables which offer lessons for all levels.
 * Play a game of tennis at the tennis courts is also an option.

Buy
There are quite a few little shops on the island that are worth checking out. There are some antique shows, gifts shops, specialty shops, and a few delis, etc. There is a newly owned IGA supermarket at 75 North Ferry Road, that offers home and boat delivery. Catering also available 631-749-0382. If needed there are also two banks and two post offices.

Eat
There are plenty of restaurants where you may want to grab a bite to eat.

Drink
There are quite a few places to get a drink. All the hotels have a bar and you can also get drinks at The Dory.

Go next

 * Southold
 * East Hampton

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Shelton

There is more than one place called Shelton:

United States of America

 * Shelton (Connecticut) - a town in Connecticut.
 * Shelton (Nebraska) - a town in Nebraska.
 * Shelton (Washington) - a town in Washington.

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Shelton (Washington)

Shelton is a city in the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington.

Shelton is the largest and only incorporated city within Mason County, Washington. The county seat, Shelton served as one of the nation's premier log exporting centers for the decades from 1855 through 1975.

The narrow waterway of Hammersly Inlet connects the Port of Shelton to Olympia, Tacoma and points beyond. The downtown core features stone and brick architecture from the World War I era, when the town was rebuilt after a large, destructive fire.

Shelton's local industry is still centered around lumber and forestry products, though the economy has become diversified. Commercial shellfish harvesting, new retail centers, real estate activity and government jobs have added layers of economic activity to this formerly traditional blue collar town.

Get in
US 101 connects Shelton with Hoodsport and Port Angeles to the north, and Olympia to the south. Shelton has a small airport northwest of town on US 101.

State Route (SR) 3 heads to Bremerton to the northeast.

Do
Stretch out or play catch at shady Kneeland Park, a summer picnic spot favorite. Kneeland Park also has one of the most interesting children's playground and climbing gyms in the state.

Another favorite pastime is a walking tour through the historic "timber baron" neighborhood downtown, which parallels a small creek winding lazily throughout the town's core. During spawning time in late summer and early fall, migrating salmon can be observed traversing this miniature waterway on their journey home.

June brings the annual Forest Festival & Parade, a Shelton trademark that honors its logging heritage.

Buy
Several antique stores, gift shops, fitness clubs, fine restaurants and a movie theater are all doing a bustling business in downtown Shelton.

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Shemshak

Shemshak is a village in Iran with a popular ski resort. It is north-east of Tehran in the Alborz mountain range. Shemshak is the second largest ski area in Iran after Dizin and came into operation in 1958. It includes two ski lifts, three dish teleskis and two Hammer teleskis. The slopes lie at an altitude of 2550 m to 3050 m above sea level. The resort includes two main slopes each with a chair lift that apex at the top and several lifts. There are also lighting facilities for night skiing.

Shemshak has catered to more advanced skiers while Dizin has drawn beginner and intermediate skiers. The slopes are quite steep and many of the runs are mogul runs.

Shemshak is about 55 minutes drive from Tehran, 10 km from middle-slope parking of Dizin, and 5 km from Darband-Sar ski resort.

Get in
If you are only skiing for the day, ensure that the taxi driver takes you all the way to the ski hire shops near the entrance (as the main road is quite steep). Look out for the Super Star burger outlet, about 100 m down from the ski field entrance.

There are rumors of public transport (savaris and minibuses), although these do not seem to depart from Tehran's Eastern Bus Terminal. A knowledgeable young local may be able to assist.

Get around
Shemshak is compact enough to get around on foot, although the main village road is a little steep and can get covered in ice and mud. Good footwear is advised.

Do
You're obviously here for the snow, right? Shemshak is far less crowded than Dizin, although is smaller and caters more to more advanced skiers (and some snowboarders).

Trail maps seem rather scarce, although a number of websites have produced their own (see, for example, snow-forecast.com).

Skis, boots and poles are available. Quality varies widely, so it pays to look around first. Surprisingly, the smaller rental operators closest to the main entrance seem to have better equipment and prices.

Eat
Options are fairly limited, although there are "Boof" and "Super Star" fast food outlets. They are along the main road that passes the main entrance of the ski field.

A small bakery is located between these two fast food outlets, although it tends to only operate until around the early afternoon.

Drink
Alcohol is illegal in Iran, so a crowded tea den constitutes the extent of the public après ski scene.

However, your experience may vary considerably if you are staying in Shemshak for a while and meet some younger Iranians.

Sleep
Some travel guides also discuss the possibility of apartment rental in Shemshak. Given the large number of apartments (completed or under construction) this would be a better option for larger groups. Local agents do not seem to advertise, although reputable travel agents in Tehran may be able to assist.

Go next
A few taxis will hopefully loiter at the ski field entrance at around 15:00, although be prepared to bargain hard (you are effectively captive purchser after all). With some luck, you may befriend some of the locals and find someone going back to Tehran that afternoon.

Further 15 minutes up the road you reach the top of the slopes of the ski resort in Dizin.

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Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park is a national park in the state of Virginia. The park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the eastern part of the USA, visited by well over 1 million people a year. Although hundreds of thousands drive along Skyline Drive in mid-late October to admire vibrant fall foliage, the park is no less spectacular (and a lot less crowded) in spring when the wildflowers and trees are in full bloom.

History
The oldest rocks in the Blue Ridge Mountains were created over a billion years ago as magma deep within the earth's crust moved upward. Over eons it cooled, fractured, and was joined by younger metamorphic rocks formed from sedimentary deposits. All were altered and eroded to shape today's granite peaks and sylvan hollows.

Around 8,000-9,000 years ago, but seconds in geologic time, the first traces of humans were recorded on the land that would become the park. Native Americans seasonally visited the area to hunt, to gather nuts and berries, and to find sources for and to make their stone tools.

Europeans first experienced the beauty of these mountains less than 300 years ago. First came hunters and trappers, and soon after 1750 the first settlers moved into the lower hollows near springs and streams. Over the next 150 years many hundreds of families built homesteads, mills and stores and planted orchards and crops. The mountains were logged and minerals were mined. Vacation resorts were established to allow guests to experience the mountain views, healthy water, and cool breezes. American society became urban, industrial, and yearned for special places for recreation and refuge.

In the early 20th century the first calls for national parks in the east were heard in the United States Congress. It would be two decades before Shenandoah National Park was authorized and another ten years before it was established. During that time President Herbert Hoover and his wife Louise Henry Hoover established their Summer White House on the Rapidan River, the construction of Skyline Drive began, the Civilian Conservation Corps was established and moved into the park area, and over 450 families of mountain residents were relocated from the Blue Ridge; many of these families were vehemently opposed to losing their homes and communities.

With the establishment of the park in December 1935, the CCC began to build visitor facilities throughout the mountain, areas that were initially racially segregated. The core of the park's development was completed by the beginning of World War II and, to a great extent, the mountains were released to nature.

Landscape
Shenandoah National Park includes of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the central Appalachians. The park rises above the Virginia Piedmont to its east and the Shenandoah Valley to its west. Two peaks exceed. The range of elevation, slopes and aspects of mountain and hillsides, rock and soil types, precipitation conditions, and latitude interact to create a mix of habitats.

The park’s biota and natural features include: well-exposed strata of the Appalachians, one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world; diverse animal and plant populations and habitats; migratory bird stop-over points; and forested watersheds that perpetuate numerous streams flowing from uplands to lowlands.

Shenandoah is the largest fully protected area in the mid-Appalachian region.

Flora and fauna
Shenandoah serves as a refuge for many species of animals otherwise pressured by human activities, development and other land uses. There are over 200 resident and transient bird species, over 50 species of mammals, 51 reptile and amphibian species, and 30 fish species found in the park.

Climate
The Atlantic Ocean, and in particular the Gulf Stream, plays an important role in Virginia’s precipitation regime. Winter storms generally track from the west to the east and in the vicinity of the east coast move to the northeast paralleling the coast and the Gulf Stream. This shift to northeast results partly from the tendency of storms to follow the boundary between the cold land and the warm Gulf Stream. When sufficiently cold air comes into Virginia from the west and northwest, frontal storms can bring heavy snowfall. Thunderstorms occur in all months of the year, with a maximum in September and minimum in February. Storms and high runoff conditions can occur year-round in Shenandoah. Most locations receive 100-150 cm of precipitation per year. The average annual precipitation at Big Meadows is 132 cm, which includes about 94 cm of snow. South to southwest winds predominate, with secondary maximum frequency from the north. Lower elevation areas of the park experience modified continental climate, with mild winters and warm, humid summers. The mean annual temperature in the lowland area at Luray averages 12 degrees C, and average annual precipitation is 91 cm, with about 43 cm of snow.

Higher elevation areas of the park experience winters that are moderately cold and summers that are relatively cool. The mean annual temperature at Big Meadows averages about 9 °C. Mean maximum daily temperatures in July average about 6 °C cooler at Big Meadows than in the lowland areas of the park. Temperatures in January range from about –7 °C to 4 °C and in July from about 14-24 °C. Snow and ice are common in the winter, but they usually melt quickly, leaving the ground bare. Occasional major snow or ice storms can cause considerable damage to the trees within the park.

Visitor information

 * Park website

Get in
There are several ways to get into the park:
 * Route 522 - the North (Front Royal)
 * Route 211 - crosses the park in the northern part at Thornton Gap.
 * Route 33 - crosses in the southern part
 * Blue Ridge Parkway & I-64 - the South (not far from Waynesboro)

If you want to fly into the park the nearest airports are Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport and Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport.

Fees and permits
Entrances fees are valid for seven days, allowing unlimited re-entry for the week. Fees as of 2020 are:
 * $15 - Individual Person on foot or bike
 * $25 - Single Motorcycle
 * $30 - Private Vehicle
 * $55 - Shenandoah Annual Pass

Get around
The best way to enjoy the area is by taking any of the numerous hiking trails along the road. There is no public transportation in the area and the only way to get to the trails is by vehicle or by bicycle.

See

Driving the Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive, which is designated a National Scenic Byway, runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is the only public road through the park. You can enter the drive at four places: Front Royal near Rt. 66 and 340, Thornton Gap at Rt. 211 near Luray, Swift Run Gap at Rt. 33 near Elkton, and Rockfish Gap at Rt. 64 near Waynesboro (where the drive continues south as the Blue Ridge Parkway). The maximum speed limit on the drive is 35 mph and it takes about three hours to travel the entire length of the park. To help drivers locate points of interest in the park, the drive features concrete mileposts on the west side of the road. The mileposts begin with 0 at Front Royal and continue to 105 at the southern end of the park. All park maps and information use these mileposts as a reference. For example, Big Meadows, the largest developed area in the park is located near the center of the park, at milepost 51. The drive features seventy-five overlooks with stunning views. The drive also leads through Marys Rock Tunnel (just south of Thornton Gap entrance from Route 211, near milepost 33).

Hiking
With over 500 miles (800 km) of hiking trails, including over 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail, the park is a premier destination for hikers.

Buy
There are maps and books for sale at the visitor centers. There you can also buy bundles of T-shirts and baseball caps with the Park logo and a range of souvenirs of the area.

Eat
The park has 6 picnic grounds and a near-unlimited number of spots where people can picnic and eat their own food, but build fires only in designated areas with grates. There are camp stores at or near all designated camp grounds, and only a few places where food is being served:

Drink
There are no bars in the area and only a few dining spots (see the Eat section).

Lodging
There are three lodges in the park located at Skyland, Big Meadows and Lewis Mountain. These lodges are about the only accommodation in the park and they can be fully booked for months, especially during high season. Be careful about making reservations. There is a company called National Parks Reservation Service that charges a 10% booking fee and a cancellation fee of $15. Reservations should be made with Aramark which runs the park hotels.

Camping
There are four campgrounds that offer sites on a first-come, first-serve basis and by reservation at phone number +1-877-444-6777:

There are also cabins:

Backcountry
A free permit is required for backcountry camping. You can get the permit at the visitor contact stations during business hours. Alternatively you can download a permit application from the park website.

Stay safe

 * Bears. The park has a resident colony of black bears. It is important not to feed the bears. A wild bear will run away as soon as it notices there are humans nearby, unless it associates people with food by being fed previously. If you encounter a bear and it approaches you, make loud noises by yelling and clapping your hands so that the bear notices that you are a human. If you see one while you are in a vehicle, remain in the vehicle.
 * Snakes. If you see a snake, leave it alone! All wild animals are protected. There are venomous snakes including copperheads and rattlesnakes so use ordinary precautions, wear shoes and carry a flashlight after dusk.
 * Ticks. Several species of ticks are common in the park and there is a risk of tick-borne diseases if one bites you. Take precautions like using tick repellents, wear light colored clothing, long sleeves, and long pants with pant's legs tucked into socks if you are in tick habitat. Always check for ticks afterwards. You may not notice a small tick, so if you feel sick after visiting an area where ticks are common tell your doctor of the possibility of a tick-borne disease.

Go next

 * The Luray Caverns are a short drive from the Thornton Gap Entrance Station. To reach the caverns, drive past Luray and turn right at the sign. The caves are the most extensive of the East Coast and feature large columns of white and pink stalactites, reflection pools, and the Great Stalacpipe Organ that operates by gently striking selected stalactites.

 * The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests are to the south of the park. The forests are similar to Shenandoah in that their terrain is similar. The forests offer numerous trails and are usually not as busy as Shenandoah.

 * Charlottesville, home of Thomas Jefferson's home Monticello, is southeast of the park. The city is also a tourist attraction in itself and is a great place to walk around.

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Shenandoah Valley

The Shenandoah Valley is located in the western part of Virginia and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. The region is best known for its natural beauty, many wineries, and Civil War history.

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 * - runs along the Blue Ridge Mountains from the town of Front Royal to the Waynesboro area. Skyline Drive, the main route through the park, is busiest in autumn due to the colorful foliage.

Understand
The Shenandoah Valley is formed by two mountain ranges, the Blue Ridge on the east and the Appalachian on the west. Another mountain ridge, the Massanutten, runs down the middle, as does the Shenandoah River. The Shenandoah Valley is believed to have been named by a lost Native American tribe. The meaning of the name is disputed, but the most popular interpretation is “daughter of the stars”.

Intrepid Englishmen began to explore and settle the valley in the early 18th century. Germans and Scots-Irish first entered the valley from the north in the 1730s. A young George Washington worked in the area as a surveyor for Lord Fairfax. Locals such as Daniel Morgan, Peter Muhlenberg, and George Rogers Clark distinguished themselves during the War of Independence.

During the American Civil War, the Shenandoah Valley was the site of many battles, primarily because the region’s moniker, “the breadbasket of the Confederacy”. If Union troops could control the valley, they would cut off a large portion of the Confederate troops’ rations. Most notably, during the Peninsula campaign, the first large scale Northern offensive to capture Richmond, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson and his men managed to draw away vastly superior Union numbers, that ended up unable to aid McClellan's ultimately failed attempt to capture Richmond. The city of Winchester, at the northern end of the valley, traded hands over 80 times during the war. The most important battle fought in the region was the Battle of New Market.

Talk
Most residents of the Shenandoah Valley speak only English. There is a local dialect to the valley. It ranges from an Appalachian (apple-ATCH-in) twang to a southern drawl.

By car

 * Interstate 66 West from Washington, D.C.
 * Interstate 64 West from Richmond, Virginia
 * Interstate 64 East from West Virginia

By bus

 * Greyhound operates bus stations in Charlottesville, and Lynchburg. Buses connect with Washington, D.C., and Richmond, with transfers available for further destinations.

By train

 * Amtrak operates train stations located in Staunton, Clifton Forge, and Charlottesville. Trains connect with Washington, D.C., and Chicago.

By plane

 * Washington Dulles International Airport, with scheduled commercial flights from many cities around the world. It is about a one-hour drive (65 mi, 106 km) from the northern area of the Shenandoah Valley.
 * Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport in Charlottesville is a small airport with scheduled commercial service from several cities in the U.S. It is about a 30-minute drive (35 miles, 55 km) from the central area of the Shenandoah Valley.
 * Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport in  Weyers Cave.
 * Luray Caverns Airport (W45) near Luray is a small general aviation airport with no commercial flights.

Get around
A car is essential for touring the region.
 * Interstate 81 runs the length of the valley
 * Skyline Drive, one of the most scenic routes in the country, is in Shenandoah National Park.

See

 * There are many lovely waterfalls in the area, including Dark Hollow Falls in Shenandoah National Park,, , and . Most require a hike of up to 3 miles (5 km), which may be moderate or difficult. Proper footwear and water are highly advisable.

 * Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum in Winchester is an interactive, hands-on museum for families, which focuses on the science, mathematics, humanities and the arts.
 * Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum in Winchester is an interactive, hands-on museum for families, which focuses on the science, mathematics, humanities and the arts.

Do

 * The Shenandoah National Park provides many opportunities for hiking, including a portion of the Appalachian Trail, fishing, and horseback riding.
 * Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester is held each spring, usually in late April or early May. This festival includes carnivals, pageants, parades, and a circus as part of the celebrations.
 * Jefferson Pools in Warm Springs  is named after early visitor Thomas Jefferson. These  hot springs offer year-round soaking in two historic bath houses.

Eat

 * Shenandoah Valley Apples Though many of the valley's orchards have shut down, you can still find excellent apple cider, apple sauce, and fresh, crunchy apples in autumn. White House Foods, based in Winchester, processes many of these products.
 * Shenandoah Valley Apples Though many of the valley's orchards have shut down, you can still find excellent apple cider, apple sauce, and fresh, crunchy apples in autumn. White House Foods, based in Winchester, processes many of these products.

Drink
Much of the area is included in the The Shenandoah Valley American Viticultural Area and is home to 40 wineries The Blue Ridge Whiskey & Wine loop connects local wineries & distilleries.

Connect
Much of the Shenandoah Valley is inside the National Radio Quiet Zone, approximately 13,000 square miles (34,000 km²) of land where radio transmissions are strongly restricted in order to protect the Green Bank Observatory. The result is that cell phone service is mostly nonexistent. Where signals are not prohibited by law, there may be mountains that block signals. As a result, it is advisable not to depend on cell phone service. It is advisable to have directions in advance. It is best to download a local map onto a cell phone ahead of time or to buy a paper map of the area. Radio stations are limited, too, with just the Allegheny Mountain Radio network operating a handful of low-power FM rebroadcasting stations.

Go next

 * Washington, D.C.
 * Richmond
 * Roanoke
 * Potomac Highlands of West Virginia

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Shenmu

Shenmu (神木; Shénmù) is a county-level city in Shaanxi Province under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Yulin.

By plane
The nearest airport is Yulin Yuyang Airport in Yulin.

By train
Shenmu has two train stations and they connect to two different lines:

There is plenty of private transport running between Shenmu North Station, Shenmu Station and the city center.

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Shenyang

Shenyang (沈阳 Shěnyáng), known as Mukden in the Manchu language, is the capital of Liaoning Province in China. Shenyang is the largest city in the northeast of China, and it is steeped in history.

Understand
Nurhaci built his imperial palace and was laid to rest in one of the first two imperial tombs of the Qing Dynasty, Fuling Tomb. His son Hong Taiji is buried in Zhaoling tomb, which is the second of the first two imperial tombs. The imperial palace and the two tombs are all listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. It was in Shenyang that the Russian army was defeated by the Japanese in 1905, resulting in Japan taking control of the Liaodong Peninsula from Russia. It was also here, on September 18, 1931 that Japan would stage the Mukden incident in order to use it as a pretext to occupy all of Northeast China. This city was also the home to the warlord Zhang Zuolin and his son Zhang Xueliang who ruled over the Northeast during the 1920s. In the 20th century, Shenyang developed as a major industrial centre. Today the city is rapidly losing its older structures with large scale construction throughout the city, as in all other cities in China.

Climate
Shenyang has a monsoon-influenced continental climate with large seasonal variation. Winters are very cold, but dry, and can easily feature nights of −20 °C or below. Summers are hot and humid, with daytime temperatures near 30 °C, rarely pushing above into the high 30s °C, though.

Read

 * The Underbelly of the Dragon by F.S. Upp

By plane
The city is served by the Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, and by several smaller, regional airports. There are direct flights to Shenyang from most Chinese airports.

Tramway line 2 connects the airport with the Shenyang subway system. With the transfer to the subway, it takes a bit over an hour to get into downtown. An airport shuttle also runs from the airport to the main China Northern Airlines ticket office (117 Zhonghua Road; 中华路117号; Zhōnghuálù) and back frequently.

By car
Shenyang is connected by a major expressway, the 6-lane Jingshen Expressway, from Beijing, some 685 km (425 mi) away. Expressways also link Shenyang with Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces. The Shenda Expressway connecting Shenyang and Dalian was the first expressway ever built in China (383 km/238 mi). It is the fastest highway (8-lane) linking one of the largest port cities to Shenyang.

By train
Train service is provided through two train stations, the North Railway Station and the Railway Station. The North Railway Station handles the majority of the long-distance trains while the Railway Station handles most of the northeast trains and does local service around the province. Some trains travel to both stations so be aware of which station you need to board your train. High Speed Rail is available from both stations (D train). The train stations are connected with metro.

 * Beijing - takes about 8 hours (or 4-5 hours by 'D Train')
 * Dalian - takes about 6 hours (express trains take 3 - 4 hours or 2 hours by 'D Train')
 * Dandong - takes about 5 hours
 * Guangzhou - takes about 30-48 hours
 * Harbin - takes about 7 hours (3 hours by 'D Train')
 * Jilin - takes about 6-9 hours (2½ hours by 'D Train)
 * Shanghai - takes about 27-34 hours
 * Tianjin - takes about 7 hours (or 5 hours by 'D Train')
 * Qinhuangdao - takes about 5 hours (or 2½ hours by 'D Train')

 * Baihe via Songjianghe - takes about 9 hours
 * Beijing - takes about 8-10 hours (4-5 hours by 'D Train')
 * Changchun - takes about 4 hours (2 hours for 'D Train')
 * Dalian - takes about 5 hours (2 hours by 'D Train')
 * Dandong - takes about 4 hours
 * Harbin - takes about 7 hours (3 hours by 'D Train')
 * Jilin - takes about 7 hours (2½ hours by 'D Train')
 * Tianjin - takes about 9 hours (5 hours by 'D Train')
 * Tonghua - takes about 7 hours
 * Tumen - takes about 16 hours
 * Tumen - takes about 16 hours

By bus
Long distance bus service is handled by two bus stations.

Main Long-Distance Bus Station (Shenyang Qiche Kuaisu Keyun Zhan) Located on Huigong Jie, this station serves routes to and from major cities. You can also find night buses to Beijing being hawked outside the north train station.

 * Beijing - takes about 8 hours
 * Changchun - takes about 4 hours
 * Dandong - takes about 3 hours, ¥85 one-way as of May 2015. Buses leave from 05:30 to 19:00, in 30 -inute intervals.
 * Dalian - takes about 4 hours
 * Harbin - takes about 7 hours
 * Jilin - takes about 5 hours
 * Jinzhou - takes about 3 hours

South Bus Station Buses queue along Minzhu Lu (opposite the south train station), around Minzhu Square and some nearby streets. On most buses you pay the conductor on the bus but for Anshan and Liaoyang you must purchase tickets at the office on the east side of Minzhu Square. These buses run medium distance routes to neighbouring cities within Liaoning. Buses stop departing this bus stations around 18:00. Passengers arriving to this station may be offloaded from the bus on a nearby street or some distance away at a yard used for storing coaches, sited behind the post office on Zhongshan Jie.

 * Anshan - takes about 1 hour 40 minutes
 * Benxi - takes about 1 hour
 * Liaoyang - takes 1 hour
 * Fushun - takes 50 minutes

Get around
Sights in the old city, Shenhe District, can be walked between, but other areas such as those in Beiling or Dongling require transport.

The Shenyang Metro has three lines. Line 1 runs east-west across the city (serving Shenyang rail station). Line 2 runs north-south (serving Shenyang North rail station). Line 9 runs in an L shape, from northwest to southwest to southeast. Line 10 runs in an L shape, from northwest to southwest to southeast.

Shenyang has a comprehensive bus system, but it can be incomprehensible if you do not read Chinese. Make sure you pick up a city bus and area map at either train station. Very handy to help get around. Buses charge ¥1-2 and major bus lines congregate around the train stations. Bus 203 travels between the two train stations.

There are plenty of taxis whose meters start at ¥8 for 3 km, then ¥1.8 per kilometer. Make sure you get a taxi in which the meter is mounted on the dashboard and easily visible from your seat instead of behind the gear shift - it is possible the driver may be pulling some sleight of hand to increase your fare.

Winter sports
There are three ski resort areas within Shenyang prefecture.

Major shopping areas
Shenyang has three main shopping areas.

Other stores

A good place to check for electronics and repairs is 三好街 San Hao Jie, which boasts a "music city" near the music academy on the north end, and an extensive selection of electronics malls on the southern end.

For foreign expats looking for the comforts of home, there are numerous import grocery stores, including Olé in the MixC at 工业展览馆 Gongye Zhanlanguan station and at Palace 66, Yoo-Hoo by 金融中心 Jinrong Zhongxin station, and METRO and Ikea out in 铁西区 Tiexi district. Many of these stores will offer free membership cards for foreign workers.

As a possible souvenir, by incorporating traditional Chinese painting techniques, artists of Shenyang have turned feather patchwork scrolls into something as refined and appealing as Chinese painting and calligraphy.

Eat
Liaoning is home to Liaocai (辽菜), a distinctive cuisine named after the area. Liaocai tends to be strong in flavour with plenty garlic, ginger and other spices but not hot. Shenyang has a large Korean and Mongolian population, who operate a lot of barbecue stands on the street corners of the city. Some of the city's best types of cuisine include 火锅 hot pot, 麻辣烫 mala tang, or spicy pay-by-weight soup, and 串儿 chuan'r barbeque. There are many Muslim hand-pulled noodle places, and also a number of very good Korean restaurants. All of Shenyang's top hotels feature fancy restaurants serving Cantonese, Japanese and Western food. At least two different places offering Mexican specials. There are also some decent noodle shops, as well as the national chain California Beef Noodle, on some of the small roads near the train station. Fast food and coffee shops are plentiful. The imported, western style food tends to be at the higher end of the price market. By going after local cuisine you will save money. One of the absolute best places to try cheap and savoury local foods is at the 彩电塔 Cai Dian Ta night market near the Liaoning Radio Tower, located just west of the Kempinski hotel and 青年公园 Qingnian Gongyuan Station. This market is full of cheap barbeque 串儿 chuan'r, with selections as various as chicken necks, pig feet, or tofu rolls. There are also various noodle dishes, potato dishes, soft-serve ice cream and fruit jelly desserts, and a Liaoning starch specialty known as 闷子 Menzi. It stretches across several streets, and is generally open from the end of March until late October as crowds die down over the winter months.

Splurge

Shenyang also has its share of Western 4-star properties such as Marriott, ShangRi-La, and Holiday Inn. There is a 24-hour spa at the north train station.

Cope
Consulate offices listed below:

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 * 🇯🇵 Japan
 * 🇰🇵 North Korea
 * 🇰🇷 South Korea
 * 🇷🇺 Russia
 * 🇺🇸 United States
 * 🇩🇪 Germany

Go next

 * Dandong
 * Dalian
 * Changchun
 * Harbin
 * Vladivostok
 * Beijing
 * Chengde

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