The Little Potala Palace in Jinzhou!

The following is a travel guide to Jinzhou that I hope will be helpful to you:

First, the best time to travel
Jinzhou has four distinct seasons, with different scenery in different seasons:

• Spring (March to May): The weather gradually warms up, suitable for hiking, flower viewing, you can go to North Putuo Mountain to enjoy the spring scenery.

• Summer (June to August): It is the peak tourist season in Jinzhou, suitable for visiting seaside attractions such as Beacon Hill and White Sand Bay Beach.

• Autumn (September to November): Cool weather is a great time to view the red leaves and natural scenery, and you can go to Healing Witch Mountain.

• Winter (December to February of the following year): Although some attractions are closed, you can experience the ice and snow of the Northeast.

Second, attraction recommendations

(a) Natural landscape

1. Beacon Hill Scenic Area

• Features: Named for its resemblance to a pen frame, Penjia Mountain is a famous Taoist mountain resort. Its most famous landscape is the "flyover", which appears and disappears with the rising and falling tides, which is unparalleled in the world.

• Tickets: around 70 yuan.

• Opening hours: 08:00-17:00.

• Recommended play time: 3-4 hours.

• Transportation: Accessible by bus or taxi from downtown Jinzhou, or by car.

2. White Sands Bay Beach

• Features: White Sands Bay Beach is a white sandy beach where you can camp, catch the sea, watch the sunrise over the sea and admire the blue sea.

• Tickets: Free.

• Transportation: Located on Binhai Avenue, Taihe District, Jinzhou City, accessible by car.

3. Medical Witch Mountain Scenic Area

• Features: The mountain is a national nature reserve with steep mountains, beautiful natural scenery and rich historical and cultural relics.

• Tickets: around 80 yuan.

• Opening hours: 08:00-17:00.

• Recommended play time: 1 day.

• Transportation: Located in Beizhen City, Jinzhou City, you can get there by long-distance bus or self-drive.

(b) Human landscape

1. Liaoshen Battle Memorial Hall

• Features: It is a themed memorial hall built to commemorate the Battle of Liaoshen.

• Tickets: Free with advance reservation.

• Opening hours: 09:00-16:30 (closed on Mondays).

• Recommended play time: 2-3 hours.

• Access: Located at No. 1, Section 5, Beijing Road, Linghe District, Jinzhou City, accessible by bus.

2. Guangji Temple

• Features: It is a landmark building in Jinzhou, the temple has a long history, many preserved cultural relics and monuments, the temple carved beams and painted buildings, retaining a large-scale ancient building complex.

• Tickets: Free.

• Opening hours: Open all day.

• Access: Located on Shiying South Street, Guta District, Jinzhou City, accessible by bus.

3. North Putuo Mountain Tourist Area

• Features: It is the manifestation ashram of Guanyin Bodhisattva in the north, with peculiar mountains, dense forests, quiet springs and ancient Buddhist culture.

• Tickets: around 50 yuan.

• Opening hours: 08:00-17:00.

• Recommended play time: 1-2 days.

• Transportation: Located seven kilometers northwest of Guta District, Jinzhou City, you can take the tourist line 1 bus directly to the scenic spot.

Third, food recommendations

1. Jinzhou BBQ

• Jinzhou BBQ is a local specialty with a rich variety and unique taste.

2. Linghe Night Market

• Here is a collection of various local specialty snacks, whenever night falls, the night market is very lively, you can eat and stroll to satisfy your taste buds.

3. Shiqiaozi Morning Market

• Various Northeastern specialties such as meat dumplings, steamed buns, boiled corn, and sour plum soup are available at the morning market.

Fourth, accommodation recommendations

1. Urban hotels

• There are various star and budget hotels to choose from in Jinzhou city.

2. Seaside B&B

• If you want to experience the romance of the seaside, you can choose to stay at a B&B near Beacon Hill or White Sands Bay Beach.

5. Transportation Guide

• Transportation in the city: There are buses, taxis and other transportation options in Jinzhou city, which is convenient and fast.

• Attraction Transportation: Some attractions are farther from the city, and it is recommended to drive or take a long-distance bus.

Six, precautions

• Check the weather and attraction opening hours in advance: The weather in Jinzhou is changeable, it is recommended to check the weather forecast in advance and arrange your trip reasonably.

• Pay attention to tide times: If you go to Beacon Hill, be sure to know the tide times of the day in advance to avoid missing the “flyover.”

• Respect local customs: When visiting temples and other religious places.

I hope this guide will make your trip to Jinzhou even better!