Changchun is more fun. There are ten tourist attractions in Shenyang, such as Shenyang Forbidden City, Zhang Xueliang's former residence and Zhang Shuaifu Museum. There are fifteen tourist attractions in Changchun, such as Jingyuetan, Puppet Manchuria Palace Museum, Chang Ying Century City and Changchun World Sculpture Garden. There are many tourist attractions in Changchun.

Shenyang's specialties include braised pork, pork-killing dishes, Majia steamed dumplings and other delicacies, while Changchun's specialties include pot goose, sauce bone, cold noodles and stewed meat, and there are more specialties in Changchun.