Zhang Guoxian Bridge According to local historical records from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican period, there was an ancient bridge about 25 kilometers south of Gaizhou Town, Gaixian County (now Haozi Village, Bayuquan District, Yingkou City), called Xianshui Bridge. The bridge was built over the Lengshui River, constructed of stone, approximately 500 meters in length, and was very grand in scale. The water flowing beneath the bridge was icy cold in summer, so cold it was bone-chilling, and no one dared to enter it,...
Immortal Couple Mountain Villa
Immortal Island is located on the coast 10 kilometers south of Yingkou Development Zone. Legend has it that the Eight Immortals once stopped here during their journey across the sea. Also known as Rabbit Island, when viewed from the sea, the island resembles a mountain hare lying on the shore. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, the scenic area covers a total of approximately 7 square kilometers. Major attractions include the “Tide Roar of Rabbit Island,” one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Xiongyue, the coastal locust tree forest, the bathing beach, wind power stations, and Ming Dynasty beacon towers. Every year in late May, a grand Locust Flower Festival is held here.
Cihang Temple is located four kilometers northeast of the beautiful city of Gaizhou, within Hudoumayu Village in the Dongcheng Administrative District. The temple faces south and was built on a mountainside, backed by the majestic Laoqing Mountain—the highest peak north of Gaizhou—surrounded by hills on the east, west, and north, and overlooking the 120,000-square-meter Hudoumayu Reservoir to the south. With overlapping green peaks, fragrant flowers, and lush grass, the reservoir below shimmers with rippling water and mountain reflections, complemented by verdant orchards all around. Cihang Temple blends harmoniously with the surrounding mountains and waters...
The Gai Zhou Bell and Drum Tower in Yingkou’s Gai Zhou District is located in Qianjin Community, Gulou Subdistrict Office, Gai Zhou City, in the southern part of the city center. Built between the fifth and ninth years of the Hongwu reign during the Ming Dynasty (1372–1376), it was designated as a provincial-level key cultural relics protection unit in 1988. The second floor has been destroyed, and the central part now houses the Guanyin Pavilion, behind which is…
Gai Zhou Shangdi Temple in Yingkou, originally named Xuanzhen Temple and also known as Xuan Di Temple, is located in Gai Zhou District, Yingkou City. It sits on the north side of West Gate Inner Street in Gai Zhou Town. Originally called Xuanzhen Temple and also referred to as Xuan Di Temple, it was first built in the 15th year of the Hongwu reign during the Ming Dynasty (1382) and underwent multiple renovations during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The temple is noted for its blend of architectural styles from the Yuan and Ming dynasties and…
The Qinglong Mountain Scenic Area is located in Chentun Town, Gaizhou City, and is a famous summer retreat. Although not large in total area, the mountain features lush pines and cypresses, peculiar rocks, wildflowers and fruits, as well as birds soaring and deer calling — resembling a naturally formed, giant bonsai that is beautiful in appearance and rich in charm. Notable attractions on the mountain include the Welcoming Pine, Spring Halfway Ridge, Twin Trees, Two Dragons Pine, …
Gaizhou City's Immortal Island National Forest Park is located in Jiulongdi Town, approximately 45 kilometers south of downtown Gaizhou, covering an area of 10.76 million square meters with a built-up area of 50,000 square meters. This forest park is a large-scale comprehensive tourist destination integrating travel, leisure, vacation, accommodation, dining, entertainment, and bathing. Nestled against mountains and by the sea...
Chimney Mountain City is located on a flat area halfway up the mountainside, beneath a solitary peak on the western side of Chimney Mountain, about twenty li southeast of Gaizhou City. The site features remnants such as ancient city walls, old wells, temple foundations, and stone carvings. It was built in the eleventh year of the Wanli era during the Ming Dynasty, consisting of three levels of earthen walls: an outer city, an inner city, and a central city. This stone-built section of the wall served as a strategic barrier taking advantage of the mountainous terrain and functioned as a military fortress. …
The Chishan Scenic Area is located to the east of Wanfu Town in Gaizhou City, at the junction of Luotun Township and Kuangdonggou Township. It is 40 kilometers from Gaizhou City and 75 kilometers from Yingkou City. Covering an area of over 20 square kilometers, it has been one of the famous mountains in eastern Liaoning since the early Tang Dynasty and a renowned Taoist mountain in southern Liaoning during the Qing Dynasty. Chishan is known for its unique peaks, extraordinary caves, clear springs, peculiar rocks, and ancient temples. …
Fairy Island Forest Park Located in Jiulongdi Town, Gaizhou City, south of Crescent Bay, this tourist area boasts 5,000 acres of coastal defense forest. In spring, the fragrant blossoms of the locust trees fill the air, refreshing the heart and mind. A stroll through the woods is a truly uplifting experience. Compared to other seaside tourist destinations, Fairy Island has three distinctive features: First is the golden sunset glow—during low tide at Fairy Island…
Beihai Beach Beihai Beach is located in Beihai Village, Tuanshan Management Area, Gaizhou City, Liaoning Province. It lies at the 38-kilometer mark of the Yingkou Coastal Highway, 5 kilometers west of the Gaizhou exit on the Shenyang–Dalian Expressway, and 12 kilometers west of the Qinghe Roundabout on National Highway 202 in Gaizhou. The climate in Beihai is mild, the beach is gently sloped, and the water quality is excellent. Due to its relatively low level of development, pollution is minimal...
The Shiban Mountain Dolmen is located on the southern plateau of Shiban Village, Er’tai Township, Gaizhou City. It lies 5 kilometers southeast of — and 2.5 kilometers northeast of Jiuzhai, hence it is also known as the “— Dolmen” or “Jiuzhai Dolmen.” During the Qing Dynasty, the dolmen was used as a temple and was also called “Guyun Temple.” Shiban Mountain is situated 45 kilometers south of Gaizhou City, on the northern bank of the Fudu River (commonly referred to as the Liguan…
Yingkou Yujingshan Hot Spring Hotel is a leisure resort hot spring hotel built to five-star standards, affiliated with Yingkou Gangfeng Hotel Co., Ltd. It covers an area of 43,960 square meters, with a construction area of 23,000 square meters and a total investment of 220 million yuan. The Yujingshan Hot Spring Hotel is located in Shuangtai Town, Gaizhou City, a hot spring destination in southern Liaoning...
Shuangtai Hot Spring Tourism Resort is located in Shuangtai Town, Gaizhou City. The geothermal water here can reach a temperature of 90 degrees Celsius and is rich in various elements beneficial to the human body, offering health benefits such as promoting metabolism and protecting the skin against heat. The resort currently features indoor hot spring pools, an indoor sports arena, hot spring flower cultivation, crocodile farming, and other tourism and sightseeing projects, making it suitable for...
Iron Pagoda Mountain, also known as Pagoda Mountain, is located about five li east of Gaizhou City. The mountain is a gently sloping hill with an elevation of approximately 60 meters. The iron pagoda is situated in the middle of the flat hilltop on the southwestern side of the mountain. The small pagoda at the summit is a stone structure, built in a solid octagonal multi-eaved style, standing 10.1 meters tall in total. The small pagoda is built on a rock, using the natural mountain stone as its base. Legend has it that this pagoda was constructed...
Xuemao Mountain is located in Jiuzhai Town, Gaizhou City. With steep terrain, dense forests, and a primitive, picturesque landscape, the mountain boasts fertile soil and rich vegetation. It is home to dozens of broadleaf tree species covering nearly a thousand acres, as well as hundreds of varieties of medicinal herbs and wild vegetables. The area enjoys continuous blooms throughout the four seasons. Dozens of wild animals also inhabit the region, where squirrels and pheasants can often be spotted jumping through the hills, while deer, roe deer, badgers, foxes, and others roam the woods. The entire Xuemao Mountain resembles a natural wildlife park.
Xuanzhen Temple is located on the north side of West Street in Gaixian County, Liaoning Province. Also known as the "Temple of the Highest Deity," it was first built in the 15th year of the Hongwu reign during the Ming Dynasty (1382). After suffering multiple instances of damage over time, only the main hall remains today. The main hall is largely well-preserved, but due to the gradual elevation of the ground level in the courtyard over the centuries, the hall is now buried underground by more than…
Gaolicheng Mountain Fortress, also known as Jian’an City from the Goguryeo period, is located on Shicheng Mountain in front of Gaolicheng Village, Qingshilin Town, approximately 7.5 kilometers northeast of Gaizhou City. About 2 kilometers southeast lies Qingshilin Village, the Daqing River flows to the east, and it is 1.5 kilometers west of the Ha-Da Highway. The fortress site is built along two undulating ridges running north-south, with trees planted on the slopes...
Liaoning Tuanshan National Marine Park centers around natural and cultural landscapes, meticulously planning and designing “One Belt, Seven Zones, and Twenty-Nine Scenic Spots.” Its attractions are rich in content, broad in scope, and entirely natural. With mountains meeting the sea and forests and springs clustering around, there is a painting at every ten steps and a scenic view at every hundred—drawing visitors from dozens of provinces and cities across the country. Liaoning Tuanshan National...