Yuliang Mountain City

Yuliang Mountain City

　Yuliang Mountain City refers to Faku Town, the seat of Faku County in Shenyang City. It is located in the northeast of Faku County, bordering Shenyang City to the south, Tieling City to the east, Kangping County to the north, and Zhangwu County to the west, covering a scenic area of 1,331 hectares. Historically, Faku Town derived its name from the “fish weir” (Yuliang), and it was also one of the Willow Palisade gates in the early Qing Dynasty — the Faku Gate. As a historically significant frontier town in northern China, it combines both natural and cultural landscapes. Serving as the political, cultural, and economic center of Faku, it is a comprehensive tourist destination.

Surrounded by mountains on all sides — with Dalingshan Mountain to the east, Wanbao Mountain and Wanghaisi Mountain to the south, Jiazishan Mountain and Erlongshan Mountain to the west, and Chaoyang Temple and Taoshan Mountain to the north — Yuliang Mountain City is thus known as a “mountain city.” Since the construction of the Willow Palisade gate during the Shunzhi and Kangxi reigns of the Qing Dynasty, it has been a vital transportation hub connecting the Northeast with the Central Plains. As an ecological satellite city of Shenyang, it boasts the Jixiang Square at its center, home to the Jixiang Temple, originally built in the ninth year of the Shunzhi reign (1652 AD), commonly known as Guan Di Temple or Laoye Temple. Its bell and drum towers are municipal-level key cultural heritage sites. On the southern slope of Faku Mountain lies the Chaoyang Temple, dating back to the Yuan Dynasty and commonly called Niangniang Temple, which features grand halls and an imposing atmosphere. On Erlong Mountain to the west of Faku City stands the Erlongshan Park, characterized by its unique mountain shape and lush forests. The park includes attractions such as a family-friendly amusement area, a floral garden, and a martyrs’ cemetery.

To the southeast and east of Faku City lie Wanghaisi Mountain and Dalingshan Mountain, covered with lush green trees and fragrant air. Several lookouts and pavilions are built on the mountains. With towering ridges, deep valleys, and a strategically majestic landscape, this area is planned to be a forest wellness park. At the heart of Faku City lies Hongjie, a nationally leading and top-tier pedestrian commercial street in Northeast China. It complements Jixiang Square, creating a unique urban cultural landmark in Faku. The city also features a riverside belt park, providing a pleasant leisure space for residents. In the southern economic development zone of Faku City, there is the China Northern Porcelain Capital, an integrated hub for production, research, education, and marketing, making it an important destination for industrial tourism. Today, the mountain city is surrounded by verdant peaks, with rolling green waves reaching the clouds, rows of buildings standing closely together, and wide, flat roads. Numerous historical sites and natural attractions adorn the city with charming beauty.