Spend two days exploring Anshan. On Day 1, visit Qianshan Mountain, the Pearl of Northeast China. On Day 2, head to the Jade Buddha Garden to experience the charm of jade culture and Buddhist culture.

After breakfast, take Bus No.8 at the gate of KFC opposite the railway station for a direct ride to Qianshan. Grotesque peaks, exotic rocks, ancient pines and pear blossoms form the four signature natural landscapes of the mountain. After enjoying the natural scenery, you may explore its profound historical and cultural heritage. The mountain boasts a long religious history: Buddhism was introduced here as early as the Northern Wei Dynasty 1,400 years ago, temple structures were built during the Sui and Tang dynasties, and the region reached its golden age in the Liao and Jin dynasties, evolving into a renowned sacred Buddhist site. Meanwhile, numerous emperors, knights, poets and literati visited Qianshan throughout history, leaving countless historical tales, mysterious legends and tens of thousands of calligraphic works and poems.

Dining Tips There are many restaurants along the road to Qianshan, yet their prices are fairly high, so visitors need to plan accordingly. You may also bring your own food and fruit for a mountain picnic, but please keep the surrounding environment clean.

Accommodation Tips Return to downtown Anshan for accommodation. The urban area offers a wide variety of lodging options.

Visit Jade Buddha Garden in the morning. It is not far from the city center, and you still need to take a bus opposite the railway station to get there. Nestled in the core zone of Yufoshan Scenic Area, the garden is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces water on the other. It is famous at home and abroad for housing the world’s largest jade Buddha. Centered on the Jade Buddha Pavilion, the complex includes the Heavenly King Hall, Sarira Hall, Medicine Buddha Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall and Arhat Sanctuary, integrating jade culture, Buddhist culture and mountain-garden landscape culture as a whole. The main Jade Buddha Pavilion features magnificent, resplendent golden architecture. Visitors can immerse themselves in China’s Buddhist culture here to purify their souls.

Dining Tips You may bring your own food. Since the garden is close to the city center, you can head back downtown for more dining choices if you finish sightseeing early.