Shenyang, Liaoning, formerly known as Shengjing and Fengtian, is the largest central city in the Three Northeast Provinces, it has witnessed tumultuous times and shifting regimes from the Qing Dynasty through the modern era. It is home to the Shenyang Imperial Palace, the birthplace of a dynasty and a capital for two generations of emperors, as well as the Marshal's Mansion, which witnessed half the history of the Republic of China, furthermore, as the Eldest Son of the Republic, the city is renowned for its heavy industry. Here, you can savor a wide array of Northeastern delicacies, such as generously filled dumplings, crispy sweet-and-sour pork, Snowy Red Bean Paste, hand pulled noodles with chicken racks, and traditional Korean style clay stove barbecue. And don't forget to try a bottle of cloyingly sweet Bawangsi soda or a Snow beer.