A 2-Day, 1-Night In-Depth Tour of Anshan: Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Foot of Qianshan Mountain and Hot Spring Therapy

🎭[A Secret Journey to Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Foot of the Thousand Mountains + Hot Spring Therapy] Anshan 2-Day, 1-Night In-Depth Travel Guide | Ctrip First Release

As a travel blogger deeply rooted in Northeast China, I've spent six months researching and compiling this secret itinerary: "Artisan Ingenuity, Healing Body and Mind." It seamlessly integrates millennia-old shadow puppetry, Xiuyan jade carving, and Asia's finest mud therapy, all for just ¥420 per day! Here are the highlights:

📍 First Stop: Haicheng Intangible Cultural Heritage Exploration

🌟 Must-Try Activities

- Shadow Play Workshop (¥80/person): Navigate to the Intangible Cultural Heritage Preservation Center on West Road, Haicheng Municipal Government, and participate in hands-on shadow puppet carving (softening cowhide → drawing → carving → coloring). An inheritor will guide you through the process of recreating classic scenes from "The Three Strikes on the White Bone Demon." Your completed piece is yours to take home. Dark clothing is recommended for capturing stunning light and shadow photography.
- Toudaomen Roast Chicken Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop (Free Admission): Experience 200 years of traditional braising techniques on the B1 floor of Suning Plaza. Braised chicken livers are ¥5 per portion and served with secret chili oil. Vacuum-packed, perfect as souvenirs.
- Jingxiang Cloisonné Painting (¥150/2 hours): Experience the filigree and blue-dotting technique on the second floor of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Center, No. 3 Gongyi Street, Tiexi District. Create a 10cm diameter peace locket pendant, framed, and presented in a gift box.

🚗 Transportation Tips

- High-speed Rail: Shenyang → Haicheng West Station (40 minutes), taxi to the Intangible Cultural Heritage Center ¥15.
- Driving: Exit Haicheng on the Shenhai Expressway. The journey takes 2 hours. Parking is available at the scenic area for ¥10 per day.

📍 Second Stop: Healing at the Foot of Qianshan Mountain

🌟 In-Depth Activities

- Qianshan Vegetarian Meditation (¥25/portion): Longquan Temple Vegetarian Restaurant offers vegetarian abalone siu mai with Nanguo pear juice. Thousand-year-old pines stand outside the dining hall. Arrive before 11:00 AM to avoid lines.
- Intangible Cultural Heritage Creative Market (Free): Open every Saturday and Sunday at Qianshan East Gate Square. Experience sugar painting (¥15/piece) and Manchu paper cutting (¥30/piece). Purchase Xiuyan jade peace buckles starting at ¥88.
- Hot Spring Therapy Package (¥299/person):
- Tanggangzi Mud Palace: 15 minutes of immersion in hot mineral mud (containing 20 mineral elements). Follow the mud treatment with a cold spring soak to relieve dryness. Includes a complimentary volcanic mud mask.
- Qingshuiwan Private Hot Spring Room: Includes a private courtyard hot spring pool, a jade steam room, and stargazing at night.

🚗 Accommodation Recommendations

- Tanggangzi Hot Spring Hotel (¥580/night): A 5-minute walk from the Mud Palace. Rooms feature a smart toilet and latex mattress. Breakfast for two and a mud therapy coupon are included.
- Qianshan Yueji B&B (¥320/night): Japanese Zen-style, with a rooftop terrace overlooking the Five Buddha Peaks. Free Hanfu rentals available.

📍 Third Stop: Xiuyan Jade Carving Trail

🌟 Exclusive Activities

- Xiuyan Jade Culture Museum (Free): The world's largest jade museum, featuring the museum's treasure, the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" jade carving. Manchu paper-cutting workshops are offered every Sunday afternoon (¥50/person).
- Jade DIY Workshop (¥198/person): Yurunfang in the county center offers a river jade polishing experience, with a two-hour crafting experience of pendants or bracelets, including an appraisal certificate.
- Intangible Cultural Heritage Medicinal Cuisine Banquet (¥80 per person): Manxiangqing Restaurant's sauerkraut and pork hot pot with jade tofu, mountain celery dumplings made with jade powder, and complimentary water chestnut rice wine.

🚗 Shopping Tips

- Jade Market: Xiuyan Jade City, second floor, Area B, offers factory direct sales. Ice-type pendants start at ¥200, with 30% discounts available.
- Candidate Benefits: 25% off mud therapy and 20% off jade carving experiences with your 2025 admission ticket.

🚗 Loop Route Key Information

- Total Distance: Approximately 200 km (Haicheng → Qianshan 60 km → Xiuyan 140 km)
- Road Conditions: Shenhai Expressway + Xiushui Highway. Mountainous terrain with many curves, so an SUV is recommended.
- Equipment: SPF50+ sunscreen, non-slip shoes (the mud palace floor can be slippery), and a portable electric skillet (you can make hot spring eggs at the B&B).
- Special Note: On August 15th, the Qianshan Scenic Area will host the "Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival," featuring all-day performances of Haicheng stilt walking and shadow puppetry. Tickets are free but reservations are required.

🍽️ Food Map

- Rainbow Snack Bar (¥20 per person): Haicheng Station Street pie with mixed vegetables, pickled cabbage and beef pie ¥3 per piece, free with additional noodles.
- Ma's Meat Pie (¥35 per person): Halal restaurant's Mendeng meat pie ¥6 per piece, mutton offal soup with pickled garlic for a greasy treat, but wait in line at mealtimes.
- Xinli Smoked and Cured Meat Shop (¥40 per person): Jujubes ¥15 per bag, maple leaf meat ¥20 per box, vacuum-packed for 15 days.

📌 Special Notes:

- Mud Therapy Contraindications: Those with high blood pressure or heart disease, pregnant women, or those who have consumed alcohol are prohibited.
- Intangible Cultural Heritage Experiences require reservations one day in advance. The Tanggangzi Quanni Palace Night Show is open from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for better lighting.
- Purchase the "Anshan Intangible Cultural Heritage Combo Ticket" for ¥399 (originally ¥680) before August 20th, including a shadow play, cloisonné, jade carving experience, and hot spring admission.

This itinerary perfectly embodies the travel philosophy of "Intangible Cultural Heritage as the Soul, Landscape as the Body." Whether it's the warmth of fingertips or the healing power of hot spring mud therapy, you'll find the answers amidst the mountains and waters of Anshan. Click "Book Now" in the lower left corner to begin your journey of artisanship!