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Phoenix Mountain of China
No. 10 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Liaoning

Phoenix Mountain of China

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Phoenix Mountain of China is located in the southern suburbs of Fengcheng, Dandong, and is famous for its beautiful mountain scenery. In summer, it is quiet, cool, and pleasant, making it a well-known summer resort in eastern Liaoning. In the golden autumn of October, the mountains are covered with red maples, making it an excellent place to admire the leaves and enjoy the fall. The main peak here is over 800 meters above sea level. Though not particularly high, the mountain is renowned for its steepness. Walking along the precipitous "Laoniubei" (Old Ox's Back) ridge offers a thrilling experience. The serene springs and caves are also a highlight of the attraction, with ancient, winding, and secluded caves like Phoenix Cave, Sanjiaotang Cave, and Yipin Dongtian Cave. The main springs, such as Fenglei, are crystal clear and sweet; you can cup your hands and drink the mountain spring water when you're tired. Temples and monasteries like Sanguan Temple, Ziyang Temple, and Guanyin Pavilion are nestled on the mountainside. Many devotees come here annually to pray for blessings, and the incense offerings are abundant. Every year on the 28th day of the fourth lunar month, a temple fair is held to commemorate and thank the Medicine King Sun Simiao. The fair features temple visits, traditional music and opera performances, local delicacies, and specialty shopping. During this time, the entire mountain is bustling with visitors.

Fengcheng · 4.9 km from downtown
Shenyang Imperial Palace
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Liaoning

Shenyang Imperial Palace

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The Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the two fully preserved palace complexes in China. It served as the imperial palace of the Later Jin before the dynasty entered the pass, and after the Qing dynasty moved its capital to Beijing, it was converted into the Shengjing Temporary Palace (also known as the Fengtian Temporary Palace). The palace houses a large collection of court artifacts left over from the former imperial palace, and precious treasures of the Qing court's old collection can be viewed in the various exhibition halls. The entire palace complex is divided into three routes based on architectural layout and construction sequence: the east route features the Dazheng Hall and the Ten Kings Pavilion built during Nurhaci's reign; the central route comprises the inner palace complex expanded during Emperor Taizong of Qing's reign, including the Daqing Gate, Chongzheng Hall, Fenghuang Tower, as well as the Qingning Palace, Guansui Palace, Yanqing Palace, and Yongfu Palace; the west route includes the Wensu Pavilion and other structures added during the Qianlong period. The Daqing Gate is the main gate of the Shenyang Imperial Palace, commonly known as the Wu Gate. It is a five-bay flush gable roof building, with the roof fully covered in glazed tiles and trimmed with green edges. The wall decorations feature protruding sea water and cloud dragon patterns along with various auspicious beasts, exquisitely crafted. The Chongzheng Hall, commonly known as the "Golden Throne Hall," is where Hong Taiji handled daily government affairs and received envoys. Inside the hall are displayed cultural relics such as a gold-lacquered cloud dragon screen, an openwork golden dragon throne, and gilt bronze luduan incense burners. Above the throne hangs a plaque inscribed with "Zhengda Guangming," written personally by Emperor Qianlong, modeled after the plaque written by Emperor Shunzhi in the Palace of Heavenly Purity in Beijing. The Dazheng Hall, commonly known as the "Octagonal Hall," was also called the "Great Hall" or "Dugong Hall" before the Qing entered the pass. It is an important palace built by Nurhaci and the main building on the east route. Before the Qing entered the pass, important ceremonies such as the emperor's enthronement, New Year's Day congratulations, and the Wanshou Festival banquets were held here. In ordinary times, it was used to convene meetings of the Deliberative Council of Princes and Ministers or to promulgate important edicts. Inside the hall are displayed cultural relics such as a golden dragon throne, a gold-lacquered screen, and cloisonné elephant-backed vases, as well as calligraphy left by Kangxi, Qianlong, Jiaqing, and Daoguang during their eastern tours to Shengjing. The Phoenix Tower is located north of the Chongzheng Hall, standing atop the elevated terrace of the inner court. The three-story tower features a hip-and-gable roof with surrounding corridors, covered in yellow glazed tiles with green trim along the edges. "Phoenix Tower at Dawn" and "Viewing the Pagoda from Phoenix Tower" are counted among the Eight Scenes of Shengjing. The tower houses a plaque inscribed with "Purple Mist from the East" in the imperial handwriting of Emperor Qianlong. The Wensu Pavilion was built during the Qianlong era specifically to store the "Complete Library of the Four Treasuries" and serves as the main structure of the western route; the "Complete Collection of Illustrations and Writings from Ancient and Modern Times" was also stored within the pavilion. Its architectural paintings do not use the dragon-and-phoenix motifs commonly found in palaces; instead, they feature themes harmonious with the function of a library, such as "white horse presenting books," with a fresh and elegant color palette that forms a striking contrast with the red-and-gold-dominated exterior decorations of other palaces. This was also the place where Emperor Qianlong read during his eastern inspection tours.

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STEPHEN666October 26, 2026
5.0
In my opinion, Phoenix Mountain in Fengcheng, Dandong, is definitely among the top 3 tourist attractions in Liaoning Province and even the three northeastern provinces. Although it's only a 4A-level scenic spot, it's just as good as any 5A-level scenic spot! Enough said, see the pictures!

Phoenix Mountain of China

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Anonymous userMay 10, 2026
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A super satisfying hot spring hotel! The environment is tranquil, the hot spring is clean and comfortable, and the atmosphere is fantastic. The rooms are clean and cozy, with complete facilities. The staff are warm, polite, and provide attentive service. Soaking in the hot spring is relaxing and stress-relieving, a truly exceptional experience. Highly recommended!

Dandong Tianmu Junlan Hot Spring

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🇨🇳风景这边独好🌲May 2, 2025
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Dandong Tianguo Ancient Cave Scenic Area is located in Saima Town. The ancient cave is mysterious and profound. It is a parallel of a dry cave and a water cave. Children have fun there, feeling the new world and experiencing the wonders of nature.

Dandong Tianguo Ancient Cave Scenic Area

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M21***79October 3, 2025
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This relatively off-the-beaten-path attraction wasn't crowded, especially during National Day and the vibrant red maple leaves. However, I was very impressed. There are several service areas within the area, limited shopping options, but plenty of restrooms. The scenic area's shuttle buses are very convenient and don't have to be full before they depart. We recommend arriving by bus and exiting on foot. The trails primarily follow the river, with numerous pavilions and terraces offering rest and photo opportunities.

Pushi River Forest Park

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可爱的燕子姐May 3, 2020
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The scenery here is beautiful and the construction is very good. There is a river surrounding the scenic area, and there are beach cruises. The environment of taking a boat around the mountain is really intoxicating. I went here on May Day and it was green everywhere. The mountain scenery was beautiful. There were all kinds of flowers 🌸 in full bloom in the scenic area. It is worth a look!

Aihe Scenic Area

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Anonymous userOctober 20, 2025
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I've been there once before, and this time I had a different feeling. The overall scenic area is good, and some individual attractions need maintenance. It's very convenient to drive in. There are a lot of fallen chestnuts on the road, but the management staff reminds us not to pick them up easily. They are all planted by local people, which can easily cause disputes. There are a lot of apples and pears on the mountain, and you can't pick them without paying. There are local people watching every few sections, which makes you feel like you're guarding against thieves. Maybe some tourists don't realize it and have no choice but to do it. Overall it's worth a visit

Dalishu Eco-Tourism Area

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JosieNovember 6, 2026
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Ticketing was convenient and quick, the attractions were excellent, and I gained a deep understanding of historical events, experiencing history immersively. By the way, Zhang Shaoshuai's house is really huge! The queue for the Grand Green Building was too long to go in, but I'll go again next time!

Marshal Zhang's Mansion Museum

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320***81November 7, 2026
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The Forbidden City is vast, and the scenery inside is truly breathtaking. The main architectural design is very distinctive. However, it was incredibly sunny that day, and because there was very little shade inside, the seats were mostly occupied by tourists standing for long periods. Even at the entrance, where there weren't many people, you still had to queue in an S-shaped pattern.

Shenyang Imperial Palace

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天高海阔1236September 29, 2025
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The Broken Bridge over the Yalu River is a major tourist attraction in Dandong, especially at night when the lights are on. Feeling the wind from the Yalu River and looking at the scenery of the Broken Bridge, one is reminded of the history of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea.

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