Introduce Xingcheng, Liaoning

Xingcheng City is located in the southwest of Liaoning Province, on the west bank of Liaodong Bay, in the middle of the "Western Liaoning Corridor". It borders the Bohai Sea in the southeast, the Rehe hills in the northeast, adjoins Lianshan District and Longgang District of Huludao City, faces Suizhong across the Liugu River in the southwest, and borders Jianchang in the northwest. The city has a total area of ??2,148 square kilometers, including 1.08 million acres of cultivated land. The city has jurisdiction over 28 townships, towns and sub-district offices, with a total population of 560,000. Xingcheng is a multi-ethnic settlement, with 17 ethnic groups including Han, Manchu, Mongolian and Hui. Among them, Manchu has the largest population, accounting for 52% of the city's total population.

Xingcheng City is located in the north temperate zone and has a sub-temperate monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 8.7°C and an average humidity of 25.7°C in July. The surface temperature of the seawater on the Xingcheng beach is 20°C in July and can reach 23°C in August. The climate is mild and pleasant throughout the year, with four distinct seasons, scorching heat in summer, no extreme cold in winter, and warm spring and cool autumn, which is conducive to the development of tourism and recuperation.

Xingcheng City is located in the northeast corner of Xingcheng City. It is 314 kilometers away from Shenyang City, the capital of Liaoning Province, 415 kilometers away from the capital Beijing, 30 kilometers away from Huludao Port, and 120 kilometers away from Qinhuangdao Port. The Beijing-Harbin 102 National Highway and the Beijing-Shenyang Expressway run through the urban area. The transportation is very convenient and serves as the transportation from North China to Northeast China.

Xingcheng City is surrounded by mountains and rivers. The southeast coast is plain, the central part is mostly hills, and the northwest is mountainous. Xingcheng has unique location and resource advantages, and is rich in natural resources. It has rich land resources, vast aquatic resources, rich mineral resources, and famous tourism and recuperation resources at home and abroad. Xingcheng is famous for its fruit production and is a national high-quality fruit production base. Xingcheng has 76 kilometers of coastline and is particularly rich in seafood.

Xingcheng City has a long history and a long history. As far back as primitive society, humans thrived here. During the Yin and Shang Dynasties, it belonged to the Huzhu Kingdom, and during the Warring States Period it belonged to the Yan Territory. After the unification of the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Chan County in western Liaoning, and in the Sui and Tang Dynasties it belonged to the two counties of Liucheng and Laiyuan. The name Xingcheng originated from the establishment of Yanzhou and Xingcheng County in the eighth year of the reign of Emperor Shengzong of the Liao Dynasty (AD 990). Ningyuan Acropolis was established in the Ming Dynasty, and Ningyuan Prefecture was established in the Qing Dynasty. In 1914 (the third year of the Republic of China), the name Xingcheng was reused to this day. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Xingcheng was a military fortress in the north. The existing ancient city of Xingcheng is the ancient city of Ningyuan during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, Ningyuan City was the military command center of the Ming Dynasty in Liaodong and an important barrier to prevent the Qing army from entering the pass. Yuan Chonghuan, a Ming politician and military strategist, garrisoned the city and severely damaged the Qing army. He achieved the "Ningyuan Victory" and the "Ningjin Victory", resisted the intrusion of the Qing army and delayed the demise of the Ming Dynasty. Nurhachi, Emperor Taizu of the Qing Dynasty, was injured in this city and died of illness. Huang Taiji, Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty, was defeated and sent away in this city to avenge his father. Xingcheng Ancient City's civilized Qing historical sites mark the historical status and role of Xingcheng Ancient City. This historical and cultural heritage is an important basic resource for the development of tourism in Xingcheng.

Xingcheng is a famous historical and cultural city in Liaoning Province. The ancient city of Xingcheng is the core part of this famous historical and cultural city. It is one of the only four ancient cities with complete city walls in my country. Xingcheng is rich in tourism resources and is famous for its unique natural scenery and unique cultural landscape. It is one of the ancient cities. Xingcheng is rich in tourism resources and is famous for its unique natural scenery and unique cultural landscape. It integrates the five scenic spots of the ancient city, hot springs, Shoushan Mountain, seaside and Juhua Island to form the Xingcheng Seaside Scenic Area. It was announced by the State Council in 1988 as A national key scenic spot, Shoushan Scenic Area is a national forest park. Xingcheng has many cultural relics and historic sites, and the city has key scenic spots at or above the municipal level. The first scenic spot is a national forest park. There are many cultural relics in Xingcheng. There are more than 50 key cultural relics protection units at or above the municipal level in the city. Among them, Xingcheng City Wall's Ancestral Stone Square and Drum Tower are national-level key cultural relics protection units.

The Xingcheng Party Committee and Municipal Government attach great importance to the development of tourism. Beginning in 2001, the city's scenic spots have been comprehensively renovated. As of the end of 2005, Shuncheng Road in the ancient city has been opened, the protection, development and restoration project of the Confucian Temple Scenic Spot, the restoration project of Jiliao Governor's Mansion, the seaside-Juhua Island Ludao Transportation Terminal reconstruction project, and the Dalonggong Temple restoration project on Juhua Island. The construction project has been completed. Through investment promotion, private enterprises and private funds have been fully mobilized to expand the scale of the tourism industry. Mopanshan Resort Island, Laotan Tourist Resort, Sunshine Coast, Xingyun Resort, Bingjia Village Fisherman Family Hotel Tourist Area, etc. have sprung up, increasing the tourism industry in Xingcheng. Xingcheng's reception strength, number of travel agencies, tourist-star hotels, tourism-related employees, and tourism reception capacity have ranked first in the tourism industry in western Liaoning. In 2006, Xingcheng will also invest a lot of money to build key projects such as the "Ming and Qing Liaodong War History Museum", temple folklore scenic spots, and ancient houses and buildings in the ancient city. The city's transportation, energy, electricity, environmental protection, etc. will intensify construction efforts. The ancient city The application for world cultural heritage is in full swing. Xingcheng's tourism industry is changing with each passing day.

The development of tourism in Xingcheng has attracted the attention of central leaders and relevant national departments. In February 1985, the State Council issued the "Approval on the Planning and Development of Xingcheng Tourist Area in Liaoning Province", aiming to build Xingcheng into a famous scenic tourist area along the northern coast of my country. Since 1983, more than 60 party and state leaders have visited Xingcheng for inspections. The central leaders have made Xingcheng tourism development work "to build Xingcheng into the second Beidaihe" and "to have the courage and knowledge to Inscriptions such as "Rich country and rich people", "Tourist city, prosperous city". The State Council has also sent an expert team to Xingcheng to guide tourism development work.

At present, five scenic spots, including the ancient city, hot springs, Shoushan Mountain, seaside and Juhua Island, have been developed and constructed, attracting more than 1.5 million Chinese and foreign tourists every year. In 2005, 1.65 million people came to visit, and the total tourism revenue was 720 million yuan, accounting for 17.16% of the region's GDP. In 2005, Xingcheng City was rated as "China's Excellent Tourism City" and was the only county-level city in Liaoning Province to win this honor. Xingcheng's tourism industry is moving towards becoming a national-level and international tourist and cultural city with a new attitude. We welcome guests from all over the world to visit Xingcheng for tourism, sightseeing and investment.

Beachside,

Xingcheng Beach is a national-level scenic spot. It is very similar to Seattle in the United States and Qingdao Bay in my country. The seaside is 8 kilometers away from the ancient city and the shore is 14 kilometers long. It consists of four bays: Xing Bay, Gangguang Bay, Bingjia Bay and Laolong Bay. It is the largest natural bathing beach in northern my country. The beach is soft and white, as crystal clear as jade, the sea water is of suitable depth, the water is stable, the waves are clear, and the bottom is crystal clear. The coast is open and shaded by green trees. It is a natural paradise given to the world by the sea.

Ancient City

The ancient city of Xingcheng was built in the third year of Xuande in the Ming Dynasty (1428). It is a famous military town outside the Pass and a typical building of the Acropolis in the military defense system of the Ming Dynasty. The entire ancient city is square, with four streets, eight alleys, and 52 lanes. It is one of the most complete ancient cities in the Ming Dynasty in my country. The city wall has a circumference of 3274 meters, a base width of 6.5 meters, a top width of 5 meters, and a height of 10 meters. There are four gates on the four sides of the city. There are towers above the gates and turrets at the four corners. The east, west, south and north streets intersect in the city, with the magnificent Drum Tower standing in the center. You can have a panoramic view of the ancient city by climbing up the tower and looking around. Xingcheng City Wall is a national key cultural relic protection unit.

Juhua Island,

Juhua Island was called Juehua Island in ancient times and is commonly known as "Big Mountain". It is 18 nautical miles away from the seaside, covers an area of ??15 square kilometers, and has a coastline of 26.5 kilometers. It is the largest island in Liaodong Bay. islands. The whole island is in the shape of a long gourd, with towering ends and a sunken middle. There are two small islands at the southern end of the island, one far away and one close. The far one is called Zhangshanzi Island, and the near one is called Zhongyanshanzi Island. There is a small circular island at the northern end of the island, called Mopanshan, with one big and three small, in harmony, like four big and small pearls inlaid in the blue waves of the sea. Juhua Island has beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. According to geological surveys, the island was originally connected to the mainland. A major earthquake in prehistoric times caused the continental shelf to collapse and break, and then separated from the mainland to form an island. It was first called Taohuapu, also known as Taohua Island.

Shoushan

Shoushan is located 2.5 kilometers southeast of the city and is named after its shape like a human head. The flat land protrudes, with an altitude of more than 300 meters, surrounded by beautiful water; there are also ancient beacon towers built on it, and temples and pavilions are scattered among them. Looking at the viewing pavilion, you can have a panoramic view of the scenery inside and outside Shanhaiguan.

Hot Springs

There is a hot spring 2.5 kilometers southeast of the city. Tang Gao, a poet of the Ming Dynasty, wrote a poem: "The spring is like a rotten soup that has been boiled for the first time, and the earth is not burning and the steam rises by itself." It was famous during the Liao and Jin Dynasties. The water temperature is still 70 degrees Celsius. It contains a variety of chemical elements and can treat dozens of diseases. More than 50 sanatoriums have been built.

After visiting Xingcheng’s “city, springs, mountains, sea, and islands”, you can also rent a car to visit nearby attractions such as Beacon Hill, Qingyan Temple, Huludao, Longhuitou, etc.

Recommend to you a three-day and four-night tour of Xingcheng:

On the first day, charter a car to Bijiashan Scenic Area in the morning and visit the Tianqiao, Zhenren Temple, Lu Zuting, Sun Palace, and Sanqing Pavilion, Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall and other landscapes. Return to Xing around 3 pm, rest and check in, go to Xinghai Bathing Beach for swimming and entertainment, and enjoy seafood barbecue after dinner.

On the second day, in the morning we visited Xingcheng Juhua Island Tourist Area (AAAA level), including the Octagonal Glazed Well, Tangwang Cave, Dalonggong Temple of Liao Dynasty, Bohai Guanyin, Nanhai Bathing Beach, Peach Garden on the Sea, and Crocodile Going to the Sea. , strange stone forest and other landscapes, and soak in hot springs.

On the third day, visit the ancient city. Attractions include the largest Confucius Temple in Northeast China, the Ming Dynasty city wall, a Ming Dynasty street, Zushi Stone Square, Drum Tower, Governor's Mansion, etc., and shopping.

Four days and five nights in Xingcheng:

On the first day, go to Bijia Mountain to visit the Overpass, Zhenren Temple, Lu Zuting, Sun Palace, Sanqing Pavilion, Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall and other sights. Return to Xing around 3 pm, rest and check in, go to Xinghai Bathing Beach for swimming and entertainment, and enjoy seafood barbecue after dinner.

On the second day, in the morning we visited Xingcheng Juhua Island Tourist Area (AAAA level), including the Octagonal Glazed Well, Tangwang Cave, Dalonggong Temple of Liao Dynasty, Bohai Guanyin, Nanhai Bathing Beach, Peach Garden on the Sea, and Crocodile Going to the Sea. , strange stone forest and other landscapes. In the afternoon, visit the ancient city. Attractions include the largest Confucius Temple in Northeast China, the Ming Dynasty City Wall, a Ming Dynasty Street, Zushi Stone Square, Drum Tower, Governor's Mansion, etc., and shopping.

On the third day, go to Laotan Tourist Resort to experience the life of a fisherman for a day, go fishing at sea, go sightseeing on Zhangshan Island, and stay in a fisherman’s family hotel.

On the fourth day, go to the beach for swimming and soak in the hot springs in the afternoon.