2025 Xiuyan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Anshan in Liaoning, this underestimated small city in Northeast China, hides so many surprises. Save this guide now and unlock the charm of Anshan! 🚗 Transportation Guide • High-speed/Regular Train: Very convenient from nearby cities. Shenyang to Anshan takes half an hour by high-speed train, one hour by regular train; Dalian to Anshan takes two hours by high-speed train, four hours by regular train. • Air Travel: Anshan Tengao Airport has limited flights. It's recommended to fly to Shenyang Taoxian Airport and then take a high-speed train, about two hours in total. • Self-driving: Shenhai Expressway is very convenient, about one and a half hours from Shenyang, about four hours from Dalian. 🏞 Must-visit Attractions • Qianshan Scenic Area: A national 5A-level scenic spot, known as the "Pearl of Northeast China," where Buddhism and Taoism coexist. The classic hiking route includes Wuliangguan - Jiapianshi - Tianshang Tian - Wufoding (cable cars available for sections); the cultural route from Longquan Temple to Dafo Temple is not to be missed, where you can also see the world's largest jade Buddha. Enjoy pear blossoms in spring, red leaves in autumn, and rime in winter. • Yufo Garden: Home to the world's largest jade Buddha, carved from 260 tons of Xiuyan jade, combining jade culture with Buddhist art, truly impressive. • Angang Museum: Learn about the brief history of China's steel industry, see giant blast furnaces and old locomotives, and feel the industrial pulse of the "Eldest Son of the Republic." • Tangangzi Hot Springs: One of China's four major hot spring rehabilitation centers. Enjoy hot springs, mud therapy, and fish therapy for ultimate relaxation. 🍱 Local Delicacies • Niuzhuang Meat Pie: Thin crust with generous filling, especially delicious with pork and celery or chive and shrimp fillings. The most authentic ones are found in Haicheng's Niuzhuang Town. • Anshan Nanguo Pear: Sweet and juicy, a fall-season exclusive, don't miss it. • Sauerkraut Hot Pot: Stewed in copper pots, perfect for warming up in winter. • Xiuyan Lamb Soup: Fresh broth with tender meat, delicious with scallion pancakes. • Grilled Chicken Rack on Iron Plate: Essential night market snack, available at Zhanqian Street night market. 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations • Downtown: High-end options include Anshan Wuhuan Hotel and Anshan Times Pullman Hotel; budget-friendly choices include Home Inn (Railway Station) and Hanting Hotel (Yufo Garden). • Qianshan/Tangangzi Hot Spring Area: For hot springs, try Tangangzi Hot Spring Sanatorium or Qianshan Hot Spring Resort; for traditional kang beds and farm-style meals, choose farmhouses at the foot of Qianshan. • Xiuyan County: Xiuyan Wankelai Hotel, located near the jade carving market. 📅 Itinerary Planning • Classic 2-Day Tour Day 1: Anshan City - Qianshan Scenic Area (hiking + Longquan Temple) - Overnight at hot spring hotel. Day 2: Yufo Garden - Angang Museum - Taste Niuzhuang meat pies - Return. • In-depth 4-Day Tour Day 1: Same as Classic Tour Day 1. Day 2: Same as Classic Tour Day 2. Day 3: Xiuyan Yaoshan/Qingliangshan - Xiuyan Manchu Museum - Jade carving experience. Day 4: Haicheng Niuzhuang Ancient Town - Tai'an Liaohe Wetland - Return. 🎈 Travel Tips • Purchase the all-in-one tourism card (188 yuan for 19 scenic spots) in advance through the WeChat mini program "Anxiang Zhiyou." • Some sections of Qianshan are steep; seniors and children should be careful. Remember anti-slip measures when hiking in winter. • Those with high blood pressure or heart disease should follow medical advice when using hot springs, and don't soak for more than 15 minutes at a time. • Qianshan is about 20 km from downtown; Bus No. 8 goes directly there. Self-driving or chartered cars are more convenient for visiting Xiuyan County.

#2月好地方2025 Grandpa and his friends took us out to play~~ "Ginseng is eating the can of time!" Noen dug out five-shaped and six-body ginseng. The old ginseng leader Cui Qixing took out the magnetized deer bone needle: "This is the ginseng farmer's diary syringe from the Chongzhen period." He connected the ginseng whiskers to a portable mass spectrometer and detected the mineral markers of Li Zicheng's treasure map. Cui opened the cold storage disguised as a fallen tree and took out the "ginseng liquid film" from 1910. After soaking it, he revealed Zhang Zuolin's arms transportation route. He taught Norn to write secret letters using ginseng juice, and the words would transform into a 3D terrain sand table when exposed to body temperature. When a blizzard blocks the mountain, century-old ginsengs collectively break through the snow and dance, using their roots to draw a golden escape route on the ground.

|Longtan Bay: See the Colors of Winter. Longtan Bay, Xiuyan Maple Leaves 🍁🍁🌸 Stroll alone through the maple forest of Longtan Bay in Xiuyan to feel the romance and tranquility of winter. 🍁 Scenic Area Introduction: 1⃣ Longtan Bay Tourist Resort is located in Longtan Town, Xiuyan Manchu Autonomous County, at the junction of Anshan, Yingkou, and Dalian, 30 km from Xiuyan County. Legend has it that during the Qianlong period, a villager sat on a mountain to watch the bay after a sunset rain. Suddenly, he saw mist rising and colorful clouds swirling, like a dragon playing in the water, so he named it "Longtan Bay." Longtan Tourist Resort is rich in flora and fauna, with well-preserved vegetation. The forest coverage rate is over 95%, with coniferous and broad-leaved forests intermingling, and the area is especially famous for its Magnolia sieboldii. Longtan Mountain is home to more than 1,200 species of herbaceous plants, including more than 300 species of wild medicinal herbs and more than 80 species of wild vegetables. The forest is rich in more than 30 species of precious fungi, such as Hericium erinaceus. The entire resort is a famous tourist destination for scientific research, health, leisure, and maple viewing. 📍 Location: Longtan Bay, Xiuyan, Liaoning Single Ticket: Self-driving Ticket CNY 50/person Discounts: Free admission for children under 1.3 m, seniors over 70, active military personnel, and people with disabilities 🌟 Highlights: 1️⃣ Longtan Bay: A picturesque village that is even more beautiful when the maple leaves turn red 2️⃣ Maple Leaves: Red as fire and blood, yellow as gold and wheat, green as jade and emerald, colorful and beautiful 3️⃣ Streams: Clear and bottomless, babbling water, and maple leaves complement each other like a beautiful painting 4️⃣ Village: Quaint and quiet, like a paradise, making it hard to leave

Xiuyan Joyful Hot Spring Resort Hotel has a Yiquan Valley Hot Spring area. The hot spring water is pure and the temperature is just right. Both adults and children can find a pool that suits them. It's a great place to relax during a busy trip. Enjoy authentic Manchu cuisine: A feast for the taste buds 🥘 Yuyanfang Manchu Restaurant offers authentic Manchu cuisine. From the selection of ingredients to the cooking process, every detail is carefully considered. Every bite is a temptation for the taste buds. This is a must-try for those who want to try local specialties! Family-friendly room design: As warm as home 🏠 The hotel offers a variety of themed family rooms. The rooms are spacious, bright, and cozy, making them perfect for families with children. In addition, each room is equipped with a full range of amenities to make your trip worry-free. Fun and food nearby: Explore more possibilities 🗺️ - Xiuyan Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum: Just 370 meters from the hotel, a few minutes' walk away. Here you can learn more about the rich cultural heritage of Xiuyan County. - China Jade Carving Exhibition Center: About 1.2 km from the hotel, easily accessible by car. If you are interested in Chinese jade culture, this is the place for you. - Seafood Market: Although the exact location is not mentioned, Dalian is a coastal city, and you can find delicious seafood restaurants on almost every corner. We recommend searching online for nearby recommended stores. You're sure to find something to suit your taste. In short, Xiuyan Joyful Hot Spring Resort Hotel is an ideal place to stay for many tourists, thanks to its unique hot spring resources, rich dining options, and thoughtful family-style service. If you're planning a trip to Dalian this fall, consider staying here for a few nights!

📍Detailed address: [100][Island][Beach] Longtan Bay is located in Longtan Town, Xiuyan Manchu Autonomous County, Liaoning Province. It is the junction of Anshan, Yingkou and Dalian, and is about 30 kilometers away from Xiuyan County [Highway]. The scenic area covers an area of ​​17.8 square kilometers. It is now a provincial forest park, a provincial nature reserve, and a national AAAA-level tourist resort. 🌟Highlights: [100][Island][Beach] The Longtan Bay Scenic Area [FireBalloon] is rich in natural landscapes [Scenic] and has many scenic spots, including Longtan Bay, Yaowang Valley, Qinglong Gorge, Dragon King Temple, Wanghai Peak⛰️, etc. Among them, the most distinctive one is "Longtan Bay". 👍Most recommended: [100][Island][Beach] The surface of Longtan Bay is in the shape of a peach [Drops], with giant stone walls and a rocky bottom in the middle of the pool. Water from upstream flows into the peach stem from the cracks in the canyon rocks, swirls in the pool, and flows out from the peach tip. The pool is 8.2 meters deep, the water is clear and sweet, and contains many elements beneficial to the human body. The east and west sides of the pond are made of piled stones to form cliffs, about 15 meters high. Crescent Bay is the largest lake in the mountains. The water is crystal clear and the lake covers an area of ​​more than 1,500 square meters. Small boats are available for this purpose, making it a great place for tourists to relax and escape the summer heat. 🌸🌸🌸

Longquan Lake Scenic Area is located in Yanwo Village, Qianyingzi Town, Xiuyan County, Anshan City, Liaoning Province. It is a 4A-level tourist resort. It not only integrates Yulong culture and Manchu culture, but also has rich natural scenery. The main attractions include Longquan Lake Scenic Area, Longtan Hot Spring City, Wild Heron Viewing Area, and Xueli Memorial Hall. In addition, there is Binghu Mountain Villa, which provides expansion training, farmhouse and Manchu specialty meals. It is a multi-functional tourist resort integrating sightseeing, vacation, accommodation, entertainment, and expansion training. Children: Free for children 1.4 meters (inclusive) and below Elderly: Free for seniors 70 years old (inclusive) and above with a senior citizen card or ID card Active military personnel: Free with valid ID Disabled persons: Free with provincial or higher disability certificate Opening Hours All year round 08:30-18:00

The sixteenth stop of the Northeast China tour introduced by Northeasterners is the Longtan Bay Scenic Area in Xiuyan, Anshan, Liaoning. Located within the territory of Longtan Town, Xiuyan County, Anshan City, the scenic area covers 17.8 square kilometers. Not only is it a provincial-level forest park and nature reserve, but it is also a national AAA-rated tourist attraction. Longtan Mountain was anciently known as 'Suhulu Mountain', named after the legend of the deep water stone pools in the area, especially the legend of the azure pool hiding a dragon. Poets from the Jin Dynasty, Wang Ji, and from the Qing Dynasty, Wang Dezhi, have both made clear records in their poetry, showing its profound historical and cultural heritage. The core attractions of Longtan Bay Scenic Area include Longtan Bay, Longtan Eighteen Bays, etc. Longtan Bay is peach-shaped, with a huge stone ridge at the bottom of the pool, and the upstream water gushes from the canyon's crevices to the peach pit, swirling in the pool before spilling out from the peach tip. The pool is 8.2 meters deep, with clear and sweet water containing various elements beneficial to the human body, making it one of the best-preserved areas for forest species, vegetation, and environmental conservation in southern Liaoning. There are more than 1,200 species of herbs in the area, including more than 300 kinds of wild medicinal materials, over 80 kinds of wild vegetables, and more than 30 kinds of wild fungi such as Hericium erinaceus. According to professional departments, the air in the mountains contains 20,000 negative oxygen ions per cubic meter, making it a natural oxygen bar. Longtan Bay has a long history. The Hongshi site belongs to the Warring States period, with two stone shelters to the east of the site belonging to the Bronze Age. In the second year of Mingchang of the Jin Dynasty, Wang Ji, the criminal prosecutor of Xianping Road in Liaodong, composed a poem here, praising the natural beauty of the place. In addition, Longtan Bay is rich in folk legends and stories, such as the story of the Little Dragon King, which add a strong cultural color and tourist attraction to the scenic area.

Liaoning C Anshan, also known as the Steel Capital and Jade Capital, has a nearly hundred-year history of steelmaking. It is a famous steel industrial base in China and the cradle of New China's steel industry. When you really step into this small city, you will find that it is a treasure city! · 🚗Transportation There is no subway🚇 and shared bicycles🚲 in the city, and travel is mainly by public transportation and taxi/self-driving; it is recommended to use online taxi, which is more cost-effective~ · 📣Food recommendation ✔Niu Zhuang Pie The pie looks golden and crispy, soft and fragrant; the inside is juicy and not greasy, sprinkled with five-spice powder, unforgettable. Two people enjoy ten pies and don't feel too much, delicious. ✔Xiuyan Mutton Soup The rich white soup contains the deliciousness of fat but not greasy. The lamb bones and lamb offal are boiled in a large pot, and chili oil, pepper, salt and other seasonings are added. In autumn and winter, a mouthful of this warm and delicious lamb soup is intoxicating. ✔Iron Pot Stewed Goose This is a classic hard dish that leaves a deep impression on countless foreign tourists, and I am no exception~ The goose meat in the pot is stewed until it is soft and flavorful, with various side dishes, anyone who comes will become a Northeast rice eater! ✔Cultural and Creative Ice Cream When traveling to Anshan, of course, you can't miss taking a photo with the cultural and creative ice cream at the landmark! The landmarks on Anshan ice cream are Qianshan and the City Hall Square. You can choose the mousse style for photos, which will not melt. There are also strawberry, mango, green grape vanilla, coconut milk guava, dark chocolate flavors and many other flavors to choose from.· · 💡Recommended local special attractions: Anshan Museum, Steel Art Museum, Little White House, City Hall Square, Jade Buddha Garden, Xiuyan Water Lane Scenic Area

I was dragged to Xiuyan, Anshan by my parents. Before departure, my friend asked me if it was fun, I said I didn't know, the main purpose was to accompany them～ But I was the one who couldn't stop taking pictures! I was also the one who shared the photos in various friend groups! I want to visit this hidden gem more times while it's not crowded! - Location: Xiuyan Manchu Autonomous County, Anshan ⏰Time: 3 hours from Shenyang 🚗Itinerary: Super practical to avoid pitfalls! Day1: Depart from Shenyang—Xiuyan Water Lane—Lunch at Non-Heritage Qianbao Mutton Soup—Visit the Giant Jade Body—Pick up stones—Dinner at Chengdong Bighead Carp Restaurant—Rest at the hotel Day2: Visit the morning market—Yutong Jade Culture Museum—Shunyi Small Pot City-Return to Shenyang (For mountain climbing to see maple leaves, go directly to Longtan Bay on the second day) - 【Travel tips】 ⚠This trip includes elderly people, we took it slow, for key points to avoid pitfalls, see below⬇ 1⃣Water Lane ticket 80r, ferry 10r, awning boat 30r🅿Parking is free, you can camp by the river⛺You can barbecue🍖! The National Day ticket🎫is slightly expensive, the scenery is more, less for children to play, like to take a boat, walk various bridges… 2⃣It's nice to take photos in Hanfu and cheongsam in Water Lane, the counter-current river is rare, I took the ferry bamboo raft, didn't take the awning boat, it's very relaxing to take a walk~ Not many people! 3⃣Visit the Giant Jade Body in Hada Monument Town (Picture 9) Digging for mines on the small road before going up the mountain, picking up treasures~ I've been immersed… I'm fascinated and said I want to get rich when I come back to wash the stones, I found some transparent ones, they look great in the fish tank! 4⃣About the restaurant: Wait for 3-4 tables at Non-Heritage Qianbao Mutton Soup, tendon pancake! Mutton soup! Fried lamb chops! Chengdong Bighead Carp Restaurant recommends choosing one of fish/chicken/silkworm pupae, otherwise the bill is slightly expensive! A shop with a brand that can't be seen clearly, there are many cars at the door… Make a reservation in advance! The portion is large and not suitable for two people, it's more suitable for family meals~ Shunyi Small Pot City is a god-like shop, featuring braised pork, green bean pot stickers and potatoes, I prefer green bean pot stickers and potatoes🥔! The overall price is not expensive~ 5⃣Go to the mountain goods morning market for the morning market, there are local mushrooms, green dates~ If you like jade, you can join the jade morning market, which is almost the same as buying goods 6⃣Yutong Jade Culture Museum, ticket🎫56r, if you particularly like it, it is recommended to ask for an explanation! I stayed here for more than 2 hours, the group of Eighteen Arhats (see picture) is simply the eye-catching package of the museum 7⃣It is recommended to take a walk up the mountain on the rockery behind the museum, it is said to be made of jade, some steps can see the green jade material inside, walk around when it's time to turn 8⃣On the way back from the museum, you will pass Huaxi Town, which has a Jiangnan style, free🆓, you can stroll around on the way back, commercialization has not yet started, it is not recommended to go specifically~ 9⃣This time I regret not going to Longtan Bay, I have arranged to go to see the maple leaves🍁 in the middle and late of the month I can't write anymore, ask in the comment section～

Our final days in the enchanting embrace of Sri Lanka were a poignant reminder of the tropical paradise that has graced our journey. As we nestled within the serene sanctuary of Waterland Villa in Negombo, we were cradled in tranquility, surrounded by picturesque landscapes and the warmth of Sri Lankan hospitality. While we bid farewell to this captivating land, our hearts overflowed with gratitude for the memories we had woven throughout our stay. The villa, as a bridge between our adventures and our return, symbolized the connection that continues to link us to the mesmerizing tapestry of Sri Lanka's beauty. 🌅🏝️