The Goryeo Tomb Cluster is located in the southeastern part of Hunjiang Reservoir in Huanren Manchu Autonomous County, Benxi City, dating back to the Han to Tang dynasties. On June 11, 2008, it was designated as part of the Eighth Batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Relics Protection Units by the People's Government of Liaoning Province. Protected area: with the center of Tomb No. 3 (longitude 125°28′19″…
The Shangguchengzi Tomb Cluster is located northeast of Shangguchengzi Village, Liudaohexi Township, Huanren Manchu Autonomous County, Liaoning Province. It covers a relatively large area, stretching over 200 meters from north to south. In the 1950s, surveys recorded more than 200 tombs, but only 35 remain today. There are two types: stone mound tombs and square platform stone mound tombs. Tomb No. 1 has an irregular…
The Tieshi Mountain Scenic Area is located in Tianshifu Town in the eastern part of Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, 33 kilometers from the county seat, Xiaoshi. As one of the famous mountains in eastern Liaoning, Tieshi Mountain is the birthplace of Taoism in Northeast China. Its highest peak stands at an elevation of 912.9 meters, featuring steep terrain, layered peaks, a majestic presence, and beautiful scenery. The mountain is divided into five peaks: the central Yuan Shi Peak…
Tanggou Scenic Area is a national-level forest park located in Caohezhang Town, Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, adjacent to Guanmen Mountain. The park covers an area of 2,167 hectares with a forest coverage rate of 90%, boasting well-preserved vegetation and a pristine ecological environment. "Green Stone Valley," "Monk’s Hat Peak," and the "Tanggou Hot Spring Development Zone" blend seamlessly to form a…
Located east of Shanchengzi Village in Xiaozhen Town, the Miaohoushan site is an ancient human cultural relic. It is 4 kilometers from the county town of Xiaozhen and 15 kilometers from Guanmenshan. The ancient Miaohoushan site is a natural cave formed within Ordovician limestone strata, with accumulated deposits. The deposit is 13.5 meters thick and divided into eight layers from bottom to top. Excavations carried out after 1978 revealed that, apart from…
Qinghe City, also known as Qinghe Fort. The ruins of the Ming Dynasty military city of Qinghe are located 35 kilometers north of the county seat of Benxi Manchu Autonomous County. It was a key military stronghold in Liaodong during the Ming Dynasty and has a history of over 500 years. Qinghe Fort City was built in the fourth year of the Chenghua era of the Ming Dynasty by Han Bin, the deputy commander of Liaoyang. Qing…
Guanmen Mountain National Forest Park is located seventy kilometers southeast of Benxi City. The forest park covers an area of 3,517 hectares with a forest coverage rate of 95%. The park boasts well-preserved vegetation, numerous ancient and notable trees, and stunning scenery. It is a forest tourism destination that integrates travel, sightseeing, summer retreat, vacationing, and leisure, and is also one of Liaoning’s Top 50…
Dashihu (Laobian Gou) Scenic Area Dashihu Scenic Area is located at the eastern end of the "triangular tourism framework" of Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, covering parts of Xinchengzi Village and Nanyingfang Village in Dongyingfang Township, as well as the state-owned Lanhe Forest Farm. The scenic area borders Huanren and Kuandian to the east, connects to Saima and Fengcheng to the south, links to Tianshifu and Caohezhang to the west, and adjoins Jian…
The Hot Spring Temple Scenic Area is located 8 kilometers northwest of Xiaoshi County Town, 5 kilometers south of Benxi Water Cave, and east of the Taizi River. The Xiaoxiao Railway Line and Xitian Railway Line pass through here, making transportation very convenient. The hot springs of Hot Spring Temple have long been famous. Legend has it that Nurhaci, the founding emperor of the Qing Dynasty, often came to hunt in the area around Hot Spring Temple. His hunting dog suffered from mange, and after being treated by countless doctors with no success…
Dadi Forest Park is located in Dongyingfang Township, Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, within the hilly area of the foothills of the Changbai Mountain Range. It covers a scenic area of 2,505 hectares with a forest coverage rate of 93%. The park still preserves its original secondary forests, featuring dense forest vegetation, complex forest landscapes, and a rich diversity of biological species. It boasts abundant water features, with streams crisscrossing the area…
The Site of Gushan Fort is located in Xinchengzi Village, Lanheyu Township, Benxi Manchu Autonomous County. It is the ruins of an ancient city, which was square-shaped with a perimeter of approximately 1,200 meters. The city walls were built from large blue bricks mixed with rubble and earth, and parts of the walls still remain today. The surviving walls are about 3 meters high at their tallest and over 1 meter at their lowest. The New Gushan Fort…
Huli Scenic Area is located in the western part of Dongyingfang Township, Benxi County, at the uppermost reaches of the Taizi River, 40 kilometers from Benxi Water Cave and adjacent to the Benhuan Highway. There are regular buses from both Benxi City and Benxi County directly to Huli, making transportation very convenient. It is also 8 kilometers from Dashihu in Nanyingfang. In 2001, Huli Scenic Area was designated as a municipal-level tourist attraction by the Benxi Municipal Government…
The Tianlong Cave Scenic Area is located in Xiangmo Village, Xiaoshi Town, Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, and is a national AA-level tourist attraction. According to geological experts, Tianlong Cave is the source of Benxi Water Cave. A six-kilometer-long underground river connects the two caves end to end, creating unique geological formations, landscapes, and natural wonders. Tianlong Cave…
Introduction Dripping Water Cave is located 7.5 kilometers south of Benxi City, in the deep valley on the western side of 0 Ridge. A clear mountain stream cuts through solid cliffs and plunges 30 meters down from a cliff face, forming a waterfall. In the rainy season, when water volume is abundant, the waterfall roars loudly, shaking the green valley. When there is less rain, the stream murmurs gently, with water droplets like pearls, forming a curtain of water. In winter…
Qinghecheng, also known as Qinghe Fort. The ruins of the Ming Dynasty military city of Qinghecheng are located 35 kilometers north of the county seat of Benxi Manchu Autonomous County. It was an important military stronghold in Liaodong during the Ming Dynasty and has a history of over 500 years. Qinghe Fort was built in the fourth year of the Chenghua reign of the Ming Dynasty by Han Bin, the vice commander of Liaoyang. The layout of Qinghe Fort is square-shaped...
Benxi Museum is located in Tangou, Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, covering an area of nearly 3,500 square meters. It comprises three branches: the Benxi Cave Culture Exhibition Hall, the Yang Jingyu Memorial Hall, and the Nanfen Mass Grave Bone Exhibition Hall. Its permanent exhibition, "Benxi Historical Exhibition," is a general regional history display that systematically showcases unearthed cultural relics from the Paleolithic Age in the Benxi area...
Xiejia Waizi Water Cave is located on the left bank of the Taizi River, over ten li southeast of Wenquan Temple. The cave entrance lies beneath a steep cliff on the western foothills, with the shimmering waters of the Taizi River in front and lush, forested mountains behind, offering a picturesque setting. The cave mouth is 5.75 meters high and 20 meters wide. Inside, the cave is spacious and tall, divided into two sections: the left side is the water cave, and the right side is...
Benxi National Forest Park is located in the Manchu Autonomous County of Benxi and consists of three parts: Tieshajian Mountain, Guanmen Mountain, and Caohegou Hot Springs. Tieshajian Mountain, an extension of the Changbai Mountain range, spans over 10 square kilometers and features numerous ancient temples, cliff carvings, historical sites, and caves. Guanmen Mountain boasts steep and majestic terrain, with the Yang River flowing through the valley and waterfalls cascading through the gates...
Yanghugou is located at the junction of Benxi and Huanren counties. It lies in the hilly area of the Changbai Mountain foothills and still preserves its original secondary forest with dense forest vegetation. The scenic area enjoys a pleasant climate and boasts beautiful mountains and clear waters, making it an ideal destination for returning to nature, seeking simplicity, and developing eco-tourism. …
The Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army History Exhibition Hall is located on the eastern bank of the Tanghe River in Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, Liaoning Province. It lies on the golden tourism route that includes Benxi Water Cave, Guanmen Mountain National Forest Park, Tieshashan Scenic Area, and Wunu Mountain Scenic Area. Nestled against mountains and near water, the site boasts a spacious terrain, convenient transportation, and a beautiful environment. The museum was jointly invested in by the national, provincial, and municipal governments…