The Paris Olympics are currently underway. Liaoning athletes are led by three Olympic champions, Liu Yang (gymnastics rings), Cui Xiaotong (rowing), and Ding Xia (volleyball), with a total of 11 athletes competing in 11 events. Additionally, several Liaoning-born athletes registered in other provinces or municipalities, such as Ma Long (table tennis), Li Wenwen (weightlifting), Liu Zhiyu (rowing), and Zhang Hairong (rowing), will also compete in the Paris Olympics.
What sparks will ignite when people from Liaoning come to France, and when France meets Liaoning? Liaoning has not only the straightforward and generous “Laoties (homies)” but also unique cultural and tourism resources, including “comparable landmarks” with France. In the open and inclusive province of Liaoning, you can experience the fresh impact of cultural differences and feel the diverse charm of the “so city Liaoning”.
Palace of Versailles — Shenyang Imperial Palace
The Palace of Versailles and the Shenyang Imperial Palace both originated from the same era. In 1624, the French King Louis XIII initially built a hunting lodge on the site of the Palace of Versailles. The following year, in 1625, Nurhachi, founder of the Later Jin Dynasty, predecessor of the Qing Dynasty constructed the specific site for discussing political issues, marking the beginning of the construction of the Shenyang Imperial Palace.
Coast of Azure — Dalian Fisherman’s Wharf
Dalian Fisherman’s Wharf and the Coast of Azure in France are both located on 38 degrees north latitude. Dalian Fisherman’s Wharf is a place where European architecture and fishing villages blend perfectly.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres — Shenyang Nanguan Catholic Church
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres is a famous Catholic church in France and also a representative of French Gothic architecture. The Shenyang Nanguan Catholic Church, designed by French architects, is also a typical Gothic architecture. Savor the beauty of different cultures, and appreciate the beauty in harmony. This summer, let us experience the indescribable beauty of architecture.
Provence Lavender Field — Panjin Red Beach
The mysterious purple of Provence in France and the vibrant red of Panjin in Liaoning Province each possess their own unique romance. When the midsummer arrives and the first rays of sunlight glisten through the mist, boundless seas colored in purple and red are illuminated, gently unfolding the enchanting ecological elegance.
The Seine River — Shenyang Hunhe River
The mother river of Paris, France, is the Seine River, while that of Shenyang, Liaoning Province, is the Hunhe River. In the height of summer, France and Liaoning share common riverside leisure activities, amid which harmonious and lively scenes of waterfront living are created, and a series of wonderful pictures of urban life are reflected.
Park of Princes — Shenyang Olympic Sports Center
The Park of Princes is a symbolic stadium in French sports history and will host football matches during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Shenyang Olympic Sports Center hosted the football matches of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and Shenyang also witnessed the Chinese men’s football team progressing into the World Cup finals for the first time.
