Liaoning Fuxin 6-Day Travel Guide
Friend! With a budget of 6,000 RMB and 6 days, explore the treasure destination of Fuxin, Liaoning? This budget is more than enough and you can have a very comfortable trip. Fuxin is far more exciting than you imagine; it not only has a rich industrial history but also the ancient call of the "First Dragon of China," the serene Zen of Tibetan Buddhism, and the authentic and bold Mongolian Zhen culture.
Here is a carefully crafted 6-day full itinerary that balances depth, experience, and budget—“crossing ancient and modern, suitable for both active and quiet moments”!
Itinerary Overview and Budget Estimate
First, let you have a clear idea of the itinerary and expenses. This 6-day trip plans four core experiences: cultural origins, sacred mountain blessings, ice and snow excitement, and grassland pastoral songs. Your 6,000 RMB budget, during non-holiday periods, can fully cover quality accommodation, essential tickets, authentic food, and even leave room for shopping. Our goal is: spend wisely, play fully.
Core Budget Allocation
· Major transportation (round trip to Fuxin): about 1,000-1,500 RMB (train/high-speed rail)
· Accommodation (5 nights): about 1,500-2,000 RMB (comfortable hotels)
· Local transportation + tickets: about 800-1,000 RMB
· Food and dining: about 1,000-1,200 RMB
· Shopping and others: about 700-1,000 RMB
Now let's go through day by day.
Day 1: Arrive in Fuxin, First Exploration of the “Hometown of the Jade Dragon”
· Afternoon: Arrive in Fuxin, it is recommended to stay in a city hotel for convenient travel. After settling in, head straight to the Fuxin City Museum. This is a quick window to understand the city, where you can see precious exhibits about the "Chahai Site" and "Hongshan Culture," laying the foundation for tomorrow’s in-depth exploration.
· Evening: Visit Liaoning University of Technology Night Market or near Liberation Square to start your first food lesson. You must try Mongolian meat pies (thin crust and juicy) and Lama cakes (soft and sweet) to open your taste buds to Fuxin.
Day 2: Travel Through 8,000 Years, Touch the Light of Civilization
· Morning: Head to the "First Village of China"—Chahai Site. This is an important origin of Hongshan Culture, over 8,000 years old, where the "world’s first jade" and "China’s first dragon" were unearthed. Standing on the ancient village ruins, feel the shock of "the place where the first smoke of human civilization rose."
· Afternoon: Go to Shijiazi Agate Town. Fuxin is the "World Agate Capital," producing over 70% of the national output. Here, you can admire exquisite agate carvings (national intangible cultural heritage) and even try polishing a small piece yourself. If you visit on the 3rd, 6th, or 9th day of the lunar calendar, you can experience the lively "Agate Market" and enjoy the fun of treasure hunting.
· Food recommendation: For lunch, try authentic Mongolian dishes like whole lamb soup and hand-held meat in the county town.
Day 3: Climb the Sacred Mountain, Admire Cliff Carvings, and Pray in Peace
· All day: Reserve this day for Fuxin’s cultural landmark—Haitang Mountain. This is a Tibetan Buddhist sacred site with 267 exquisite Qing Dynasty cliff carvings, praised as artistic treasures. The autumn foliage is colorful, winter is solemn and quiet, beautiful in all seasons. Hiking along the trail, surrounded by ancient carvings and tranquil forest, you can find inner peace.
· Evening: If time permits, visit the nearby Ruiying Temple after descending. It is one of the eight great national temples of the Qing Dynasty, grand in scale, allowing you to further experience Tibetan Buddhist culture.
· Food recommendation: At the foot of the mountain or back in the city, enjoy a hot meal of Fuxin barbecue or sauerkraut stewed with vermicelli to dispel the chill.
Day 4: Ice and Snow Carnival, Hot Spring Healing (Winter Only)
· Morning: Head to Huangjiagou Tourist Resort. This is a four-season park, with skiing as the winter highlight! According to official information by the end of 2025, they will launch rich "Ice & Snow+" combo tickets. You can follow the latest updates and choose the "skiing + hot spring" combo ticket for great value.
· Afternoon: After skiing, transfer directly to Baodi Hot Spring Town for a truly "warm winter hot spring" soak. Fuxin’s hot springs are rare sodium bicarbonate springs (baking soda springs), known as "the best among springs," excellent for relieving fatigue. Imagine the comfort of soaking in warm springs outdoors in winter!
· Evening: You can choose to stay overnight at a hotel in the hot spring town (some combo tickets include accommodation) for complete relaxation.
· Tips: Visiting outside winter? Huangjiagou is still wonderful, offering water parks, fruit picking, or leisure camp activities.
Day 5: Gallop the Grasslands, Experience Mongolian Zhen Culture
· All day: It is recommended to charter a car or join a day tour to Deligeer Grassland in Zhangwu County. This is an ecological miracle of "turning a sea of sand into an oasis." You can enjoy the vast grasslands and, if the season is right, watch immersive Mongolian performances. There is also a national 5C-level high-standard camping site, perfect for photos and check-ins.
· Experience: On the grassland, be sure to taste the most authentic Mongolian Zhen meat pies, roasted whole lamb, and Lama stewed meat to feel the rich Mongolian culture.
· Evening: Return to Fuxin city for accommodation.
Day 6: Industrial Imprint and Departure
· Morning: Visit Haizhou Open-pit Mine National Mining Park. This is one of Asia’s largest abandoned open-pit mines, with a huge pit site that is visually striking and serves as a living textbook to understand Fuxin’s "coal city" history and industrial civilization.
· Afternoon: Depending on your departure time, you can shop for specialties like Fuxin millet and Sangou liquor at places like Dashang New Mart. Then, with full memories and luggage, set off home.
Blogger’s Practical Tips
1. Transportation: Fuxin’s attractions are scattered; taxis in the city are convenient and inexpensive. For distant spots like the grasslands and Chahai Site, chartering or carpooling is the most cost-effective choice.
2. Accommodation: For cost-effectiveness, stay in economy hotels in the city center; for hot springs, choose Baodi Hot Spring Town; for winter skiing, consider near Huangjiagou.
3. Seasonal Tips:
· Winter (Dec-Feb): Focus on the golden combo of skiing + hot springs. Be sure to bring enough warm clothes and watch for slippery conditions.
· Autumn (Sep-Nov): Fuxin’s most beautiful season, with Haitang Mountain and Ulanmutu Mountain covered in red leaves, perfect for hiking and autumn viewing.
· Spring and Summer: Suitable for grassland tours, fruit picking, and local festivals.
4. Food List: Besides those mentioned, donkey meat steamed dumplings, Fuxin barbecue, and cat ear noodle soup (morning market) are worth trying.
5. Respect Culture: When visiting temples, please observe etiquette—generally avoid stepping on thresholds and do not casually photograph Buddha statues.
Final Words
See, isn’t Fuxin more fascinating than you imagined? It is like a multifaceted prism: one side shows the ancient and profound 8,000-year-old Jade Dragon culture; another side the serene and solemn Tibetan Buddhist cliff carvings; another the hardcore imprint of the steam industrial era; and yet another the free and easy grasslands and hot springs.
With this guide, your 6,000 RMB budget is enough to support a rich journey across time and motion. Isn’t true travel about discovering those underrated wonders? Fuxin is waiting quietly for your exploration.