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

📍Address: Tianshui Manchu Autonomous Township, Liaoyang County, Liaoyang City 🚗Transportation: Navigate to Xiangshuiyuan Scenic Area. The journey from Liaoyang City is about 80 km and takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes. The route passes through Xinyun Street, Minzhu Road, Nanhuan Street, Xinhua Road, Liaofeng Line, and Lian'an Line. 👍️Introduction: Xiangshuiyuan Scenic Area is located in Tianshui Manchu Township, Liaoyang County, adjacent to Dahei Mountain Scenic Area, 80 km from the city center. The scenic area is built by intercepting and storing water along the valley. The two banks are densely forested, with overlapping mountains, colorful forests, and clear streams. It is known as the "Little Jiuzhai" of Liaoyang. 📝Tips: The entrance fee is only CNY 10, which is very cost-effective.

👍About the attraction: Hekou Valley Forest Park in Liaoyang is a provincial forest park known for its "strange rocks, waterfalls, mountain springs, and ancient pines." The park features steep mountains, steep peaks, and crisscrossing valleys. The scenery is primitive and natural, with strange peaks and rocks, earning it the nickname "Little Mount Huangshan in Northeast China." 🌟Highlights: The scenic area is rich in flora and fauna, with no traces of human carving. The natural beauty of Dream Pen Peak, Twin Lions, Clear Spring, Broken Bridge, Waterfall, Welcoming Pine, Sister Pines, Pigeon Cave, and other attractions is both strange and beautiful. The mountains and rivers are lush, the streams are babbling, and the scenery changes with the seasons. Every year, the park attracts a large number of art lovers to visit and create, earning it the reputation of a "ten-mile gallery." 🚉Transportation: Hekou Valley is located 11 km south of the Hanling Town Government in Liaoyang County. The transportation to this place is not very convenient, so you can only drive there by yourself. Just follow the navigation to find it. The ticket price is CNY 30 per person.

🎈When I no longer insist on taking stunning photos for my social media, when checking in is no longer the purpose of my trip, when walking on this road becomes my only intention, I truly feel an unprecedented lightness, my whole body and mind relax, and a sense of freedom from the bottom of my heart spreads unrestrainedly. 🌳I plunge into the embrace of the mountains and forests, as if I instantly become a part of nature. In my ears, the chickens, ducks, geese, and dogs in the village are crowing and barking, playing the prelude to a simple life; under my feet, the snow is stepped on and makes a rustling sound, like a winter whisper; the gurgling stream meanders by, breaking the silence of the mountains and forests; and the waterfall, as if frozen by magic, with interlaced icicles, glistens in the sunlight, like white sugar sprinkled, crystal clear and dazzling. 🌲On this journey, I focus on the physical challenge of traversing the mountains and forests, without having to squeeze in with people and wait in long lines at popular check-in spots, and without having to rack my brains to study photo poses and carefully calculate how to take good photos. All the worries are left behind at the entrance to the mountains, and at this moment, I enjoy this undisturbed freedom, pure and beautiful.

Liaoyang Longfeng Mountain Scenic Area is like a secluded paradise, exuding a captivating charm. Here, the mountains are undulating and the peaks are majestic. Climb to the top of the mountain and look into the distance, the continuous mountains loom in the mist, like a dragon soaring, magnificent. The ancient temple bells in the mountains are melodious, adding a touch of mystery to this quiet mountain forest. The trees are lush, the streams are gurgling, and the fresh air is refreshing. In spring, the mountain flowers are in full bloom, competing for beauty; in summer, the shade is thick and the sun is cool and pleasant; in autumn, the maple leaves are like fire, and the forest is dyed; in winter, the silver is wrapped in plain clothes, like a fairy tale world. Travel tips: - Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself, which is convenient for free parking and enjoying the scenery along the way. - Best time to visit: All seasons are beautiful, and the scenery in spring and autumn is more charming. - Tour route: Enter from the gate of the scenic spot, visit Longfeng Temple first, and then enjoy the natural scenery along the mountain trail. - Precautions: Wear comfortable sports shoes, bring enough water and food, and pay attention to forest fire prevention. - Surrounding food: Taste Liaoyang's Tanghe whole fish feast, Lao Yangtou roast chicken and other special delicacies. Come to Liaoyang Longfeng Mountain Scenic Area, feel the magic of nature, and enjoy this peaceful and beautiful time!

Mini Jiuzhaigou, Liaoyang, officially known as Xiangshuiyuan Scenic Area, is located in Hanjiacun, Tianshui Manchu Township, Liaoyang County, Liaoyang City, Liaoning Province. It is also known as Mini Jiuzhaigou, Liaoyang. This scenic area is not only famous for its beautiful natural environment, but also for its abundant water resources and well-preserved original vegetation, making it a popular tourist destination. Mini Jiuzhaigou, Liaoyang, is characterized by its rugged terrain, high mountains, dense forests, vast land, and sparse population, with a high vegetation coverage rate of 92%. It is not only a great place for summer vacation, but also attracts many tourists with its unique forests and abundant water resources. The features of Mini Jiuzhaigou, Liaoyang, include: 1. Tawan Tower: Located on the way from Liaoyang City to Mini Jiuzhaigou, Tianshui Manchu Township, Liaoyang County, Tawan Tower is an octagonal seven-story solid tower with dense eaves, originally built in the Liao Dynasty and rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty. It is 21.66 meters high and is a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit in Liaoning Province. 2. Waterfalls: There are three waterfalls in the scenic area, among which the first waterfall is the largest, 25 meters wide and 6 meters high, formed by the interception of mountain streams, creating a spectacular waterfall landscape. 3. Hiking routes: The scenic area offers hiking routes, and along the direction of the signs, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of green trees in summer and colorful leaves in autumn. 4. Boat tours: The scenic area has a developed water system, and visitors can take a boat tour to enjoy the magnificent scenery of "a lake emerging from a high gorge" and feel the comfort of returning to nature.

| Longfeng Temple | A thousand-year-old temple hidden in the green mountains of Liaoning. Longfeng Mountain is located in Xiadahe Township, Liaoyang County, about 35 km from downtown Liaoyang, between Qianshan Scenic Area and Tanghe Reservoir Scenic Area, with a continuous natural landscape, 23 natural landscapes, and 5 man-made landscapes. Longfeng Temple was built during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty. Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, stationed his troops here during his eastern expedition, and Xue Rengui shot an arrow to fix Tianshan Mountain and built this temple. Emperor Qianlong also visited here during his eastern tour. It was rebuilt in 1995, and Aisin Gioro Yucong, the eighth-generation grandson of Emperor Qianlong and the owner of Beijing Zhengci Jingshe, gave the temple five relics of Buddha Shakyamuni, which had been treasured by his family for generations. On May 16, 1999, the only Buddha relic pagoda in Northeast China was laid here. Zhao Puchu, president of the Buddhist Association of China, inscribed the words "Shakyamuni Buddha Relic Tower." The temple is popular, with many worshippers coming here to burn incense and worship Buddha every year, and it has gradually become a pilgrimage site for Buddhist believers.

‌Liaoyang Shoushan Park is a beautiful and pleasant place for fitness and play, with a variety of natural and cultural landscapes in the park. Details are as follows: ‌Natural landscape: The park has natural elements such as green pines, strange stones, and flowing water, forming a beautiful landscape painting. Tourists can climb the mountain road and wear cloth stone rocks to feel the charm of nature. ‌Cultural landscape: The park has cultural landscapes such as ancient sites and pavilions, such as the famous Liangting Mountain, which provides tourists with a rich historical and cultural experience. ‌Featured activities: The park will also hold a Sophora Festival in May, attracting many tourists to watch the purple Sophora flowers all over the mountain. In general, Liaoyang Shoushan Park is a comprehensive park integrating natural scenery, history and culture, and featured activities. It is an excellent choice for tourists to exercise, play, and enjoy the scenery.

Wazigou Scenic Area is 20 kilometers away from the city center, and navigation will take you straight to Wazigou Scenic Area, which is only a dozen minutes' drive. First, you pass through Wazigou Village. This small village nestled in the embrace of mountains, with its charming natural scenery and unique folk culture, has become a pure land in the noisy city, known as the 'Little Peach Garden' of Gongchangling District. Wazigou Village is surrounded by mountains on three sides and water on one, with a beautiful ecological environment. It is the habitat of the national second-class protected animal, the egret (Wazigou Village Egret Habitat has been featured on CCTV's 'Aerial China')). Every spring, more than 4,000 egrets and herons fly here to breed, and by the end of October, they migrate south to overwinter. As it is located upstream of the Tanghe Reservoir in Liaoning Province's drinking water source protection area, the village has the Warm Sun River flowing through it. Local villagers use more than 30 kinds of fish from the Tanghe Reservoir, such as silver carp, crucian carp, green fish, grass carp, carp, and blackfish, as raw materials to carefully prepare the delicious Tanghe Whole Fish Feast, which is a unique feature of Wazigou Village. There are many fish restaurants on the way to the village, I have eaten there before but don't remember the taste anymore. Upon entering the village, the first thing we see is the very age-feeling Wazi Village Health Center, where we check in. The village is very clean. Driving past, you will see many farmhouses, which are transformed from Northeastern farm courtyards, displaying a rich pastoral style. Here, you can stay in a warm Northeastern kang bed, eat green farmhouse meals, buy local farm products, and even go to the fields to pick fruits and vegetables, or fish around the reservoir. We stopped at an opera courtyard to watch the villagers' Errenzhuan performance, and their self-entertaining and carefree spirit was very healing for us coming from the city. Passing through the village and heading south along the lakeside road, you will soon reach the Tanghe Reservoir, where you can take aerial photos at the Egret Island Viewing Platform. The scenery is like a miniature version of Jiuzhaigou. Online research shows that Wazigou Farmhouse Tourism Scenic Area covers an area of 10 square kilometers, with more than 50 farmhouses. It consists of four parts: the fruit orchard viewing and picking area, the farmhouse accommodation area, the reservoir sightseeing and fishing area, and the folk customs park area. It is a rural tourism resort area mainly for rural experience and ecological leisure. Wazigou is densely forested and produces many varieties of mountain delicacies and wild fruits, such as dragon sprouts, ferns, cat's claws, pen tube vegetables, mountain red, wild grapes, kiwifruit, mushrooms, etc. The valley currently has natural landscapes such as Yingzui Cliff, Xuanwu Cave, City Wall Cliff, and the reservoir, as well as cultural landscapes such as the Heavenly Pool, water storage pool, river dam, leisure square, orchard, and farmhouse. Wazigou has attracted more and more tourists and photography enthusiasts to come here to experience the pastoral style of 'leisurely seeing the southern mountains.' The simple Northeastern rural atmosphere here also makes people linger and forget to return.

Liaoyang Little Jiuzhaigou 🐱The happiest photo of the family this year 🐮This place is rightfully called the 'Liaoning Jiuzhaigou' 🐷The forest coverage here is very good, lush and vibrant, making the whole scenic area full of life. Walking along the forest paths and breathing the fresh air is refreshing and delightful 🦊Navigate to Xiangshuiyuan After getting off the highway, it takes about an hour and a half by car. The winding mountain road offers beautiful scenery to enjoy while driving Entrance ticket is 10 yuan Parking fee is 20 yuan (we parked under a tree which was very cool and close to the scenic area entrance) 🐺You can bring a hammock, there are camping and barbecue facilities in the scenic area, and you can also bring small animals

Xiangshuiyuan. This place is truly worthy of the name 'Liaoning's Jiuzhaigou' The forest coverage here is very good Lush and green, the entire scenic area is bursting with life Strolling along the forest paths and breathing in the fresh air Is a truly refreshing experience Coming here is not just about the beautiful sights But also the even more beautiful scenery along the way The attraction itself is located in a deep mountain gorge And it is precisely the surrounding mountains and the constant flow of spring water That create such a unique landscape At the attraction, you can not only enjoy the view But also find forest swings And you can even bring your own tools for A canopy BBQ (canopy tents are provided by the scenic area) in an amazing environment Navigation position: Xiangshuiyuan After getting off the highway, it takes about an hour and a half by car, driving along winding mountain roads, enjoying the scenery along the way Ticket price: 10 yuan Parking fee: 20 yuan (We parked under a tree which was very cool and close to the entrance of the scenic area) You can bring a hammock There are camping and barbecue facilities in the scenic area And you can also bring small animals A warm reminder to wear anti-slip shoes as the waterfall rocks have green moss and are very slippery

Setting out from Liaoyang Station, it only takes an hour's drive to reach this earthly paradise. There are few tourists on Monday, perhaps because we chose a peaceful afternoon, the three o'clock sunshine sprinkles across the mountains, accompanied only by the chirping of birds and the babbling of the stream. We exchange smiles, silently thinking to ourselves: this is where our souls belong. Strolling along the mountain paths, with the sound of the stream, our steps feel exceptionally light. The whole journey takes about two hours, and although the mountain roads are rugged, they are not difficult to navigate. The scenery along the way is picturesque and breathtaking, with small waterfalls bringing bursts of coolness, refreshing the mind and spirit. For friends coming from afar, there is a homestay called 'Pear Garden' with an elegant environment and full of character. It is reported that the accommodation costs about 90 yuan per day, including three meals. Another more upscale homestay costs around 300 yuan per day (subject to actual conditions). As a local, I naturally do not need to stay, but if there are friends visiting from other places, this place is definitely worth a visit. I heard that Hekou Valley has distinct seasons, especially in autumn, when the mountains are ablaze with red leaves, surely making one linger and forget to return. I look forward to the arrival of autumn, to set foot on this beautiful land once again. Until autumn, Hekou Valley!

| Qingfeng Temple. Liaoyang | Qingfeng Temple 👍Highly recommended: 🌟Highlights: I absolutely adore Qingfeng Temple, it's incredibly charming. The entrance is small but opens up to a unique world inside, filled with ancient trees shading quaint courtyards. The mountain breeze carries stories, and I will definitely visit again, I love it so much. Personally, if time is limited, I believe it's more worthwhile to visit than Guangyou Temple. Qingfeng Temple is located in Mayitun Village, Shoushan Township, Liaoyang County, and is a provincial-level cultural relic. The temple was built in the fifth year of the Longqing era of the Ming Dynasty (1571), and was historically known as 'the first temple beyond Shanhaiguan'. It was renovated during the Qing Dynasty and has been well preserved, making it one of the key ancient buildings in Liaoyang City. Qingfeng Temple covers an area of 3,418 square meters, originally had 34 rooms including a three-story hall, mountain gate, main hall, side halls, monks' quarters, bell and drum towers, steles, and pagoda courtyard. The main hall still retains the Ming Dynasty hip-and-gable architectural structure and was listed as a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit in 1988. It is one of the most completely preserved Ming Dynasty architectural complexes in the province. The couplet in front of the main gate is made even more famous by the identity of its author, which is none other than Emperor Qianlong: 'A breeze before the mountain stay clears the murky world, by the side of the Azure Cloud Platform, the beacon reflects the lost path'

The Xiangshuiyuan Scenic Area is located in Tian Shui Manchu Township, Liaoning Province, surrounded by mountains and green trees, with beautiful mountains and clear waters, and charming scenery. It is a comprehensive scenic area characterized by its splendid and serene water scenery and canyons. Scenic Views: 1. The core area of Xiangshuiyuan consists of three cascading waterfalls and two lake landscapes. The first waterfall is the largest, formed by the convergence of streams from the mountain source being intercepted. Following are the second and third waterfalls, each presenting a unique and spectacular view. From a distance, the relentless river flows rapidly, accompanied by the pouring impact sound, cleansing the souls of the visitors. 2. Between the waterfalls, two pools of emerald green water have formed naturally, crystal clear to the bottom. The lakes shimmer under the sunlight, looking extremely beautiful. There is a small island in the lake, connected by an iron bridge, which is the best spot to appreciate the surrounding beauty. 3. In autumn, the various maple leaves by the lake, red, yellow, green, create a colorful spectacle under the sunlight, as if one has stepped into a paradise. Visitors can fully indulge in the enchanting beauty of nature. This is the 'Xiangshuiyuan Scenic Area,' also known as Liaoyang's 'Little Jiuzhaigou.'