2025 Faku Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)

The Aisin-Gioro Royal Museum, which is only a 1-hour drive from Shenyang, is a treasure trove of Manchu culture, royal history and traditional winemaking techniques! Please keep this super detailed travel guide to take you to this free and photo-friendly AAAA-level attraction! 📍 Basic Information - Address: Banlashan Village, Dagujiazi Town, Faku County, Shenyang City - Tickets: Free 🎫 - Parking: Free 🅿️ - Opening hours: 8:00-16:00 (recommended to go in the morning or afternoon) - Recommended playing time: 2-3 hours 🚗 Transportation 1. Self-driving (most recommended): - From Shenyang, take the Shenkang Expressway (about 1 hour) or G203 National Highway (about 1.5 hours) and navigate to "Aisin-Gioro Imperial Museum". - The road condition is good, suitable for short weekend trips. 2. Public Transportation: - Take the **Shenyang-Faku** bus from Shenyang Changke Main Station/Wuai Bus Station, and then take a taxi to Faku (about 20 minutes). 🌟 Must-see highlights 1️⃣ Manchu Culture & Royal History - The museum is themed on the history of the Aisin-Gioro family and displays the court culture of the Qing Dynasty, Manchu folk customs and traditional handicrafts. - The characteristic buildings are modeled after the style of the Qing Dynasty palace, with red walls, yellow tiles, carved beams and painted buildings, which creates a great atmosphere for taking photos! 2️⃣ Traditional winemaking experience - This is actually the location of the "Aisin-Gioro Royal Winery", and the air is filled with the rich aroma of wine! - You can visit the ancient Manchu winemaking process and learn about the fermentation and distillation process of sorghum wine. - If you are interested, you can also **taste or buy** special wines (such as "Daqing Gongjiu"). 3️⃣ Stunning lake view & city wall walk - Walk along the ancient city wall and overlook the entire museum and the surrounding mountains and rivers. Every step you take will bring you a new view, which will make you feel relaxed and happy. - There are pavilions and plank roads by the lake, which are suitable for daydreaming or taking photos, especially in the autumn when the red leaves are so beautiful! 4️⃣ Zen Cool Cafe ☕ - When you are tired of shopping, you can take a break at the Zen Cool Cafe by the lake, order a cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy the quiet time. - The cafe is designed in a simple and elegant style, with a lake view outside the window, perfect for checking in! 📸 Photo check-in point 1. Panoramic view of the ancient city wall: A bird's-eye view of the buildings and the lake, magnificent. 2. Red-walled and yellow-tiled buildings: imitating the style of the Qing Palace, wear Hanfu/Manchu costumes to take ancient style photos. 3. Winemaking workshop: retro wine vats and wooden barrels as background, combining industrial style with traditional feeling. 4. Lakeside boardwalk: The light and shadows are absolutely beautiful at sunset, and the atmosphere is amazing! 🍽️Nearby food recommendations - Manchu Eight Bowls (Faku County): Experience authentic Manchu cuisine, with recommended dishes such as white meat blood sausage and stewed pork bones with sauerkraut. - Farmhouse (Banlashan Village): Fresh river fish, native chicken stewed with mushrooms, and original ingredients. 💡 Tips 1. It is recommended to go in the morning when there are fewer people and the light is better, making for better photos. 2. Wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking on the city walls and in the park. 3. If you are interested in wine culture, you can make an appointment in advance for winemaking experience activities (need to consult the scenic spot). 4. Autumn (September-October) is the best season to visit, with red leaves and wine aroma, creating a great atmosphere! 🚩 Recommended itinerary One-day tour from Shenyang: Morning: Aixinjuelu Imperial Museum (2-3 hours) → Noon: Eat Manchu food in Faku County → Afternoon: Return or visit other attractions in Faku (such as Wulongshan Scenic Area). This unpopular and free royal cultural scenic spot has few people and beautiful scenery, making it perfect for a relaxing weekend trip! Collect it now and go with your friends~ 👑✨

Explore the Ulagai Grassland and Arxan in a six-day, five-night journey, immersing yourself in the beauty of nature! Check out this curated travel guide! -------------------- 🚩Itinerary: DAY 1: Depart for Shenyang. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and rest. DAY 2: Depart from Shenyang -> Explore the vastness of the Taminchagan Desert -> Experience the romance of Tongliao Lavender Garden -> Stroll through the greenery of Xilamulun Park. DAY 3: Enjoy the natural scenery of Horqin Park -> Witness the grandeur of Jarud Banner Mountain Grassland -> Discover the historical charm of Khan Mountain -> Explore the wildness of Ulagai Wild Wolf Valley -> Reminisce about the nostalgic atmosphere of the Corps Town -> Experience the ecology of Hesig淖尔 Wetland Park. DAY 4: Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and luxury of the Ulanhada Grassland Glamping Resort. DAY 5: Visit the retro Arxan Railway Station -> Taste the clear spring water of Wuliquan -> Embark on a journey of knowledge at the Arshan National Geopark Museum -> Feel the majesty of the China-Mongolia border gate -> Take a blessing journey at Xing'an Aobao -> Stroll through the vast Ulan Modu Grassland. DAY 6: End your journey and return home with wonderful memories! -------------------- Must-Visit Attractions: Ulan Modu Grassland 🌟🌟🌟 Address: Ulan Modu Nutug, Damugou Town, Horqin Right Front Banner, Hinggan League Opening Hours: 08:30-18:00 Duration: 1 day This grassland boasts lush water and grass, picturesque scenery, and wildflowers that fill the air with fragrance, making it a perfect place to relax and unwind. Ulagai Wild Wolf Valley Scenic Area 🌟🌟🌟 Address: Hesigewula Ranch, Ulagai Management Area, East Ujimqin Banner, Xilingol League (20 km from the He-E Highway) Opening Hours: 07:30-18:00 Duration: 2-3 hrs Ulagai Wild Wolf Valley is a great place to appreciate the wolf totem. Here, you can experience the charm of wild wolves up close and enjoy a unique grassland experience. Wuliquan 🌟🌟🌟 Address: 20 m east of Provincial Road 203, Arxan City, Hinggan League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Opening Hours: Open all day Duration: 10-20 mins The spring water of Wuliquan is cool, refreshing, crystal clear, and has a unique flavor. Stop by and have a taste, experiencing this gift from nature. -------------------- Things to Pack: 🎒 👗 Clothing: Bring a thick jacket for warmth and wind protection, especially for the large temperature difference between day and night. Also, pack a windbreaker and long pants for the unpredictable grassland weather. 🎩 Accessories: The grassland is windy, so remember to bring windproof goggles and a sun hat. Also, don't forget waterproof sneakers for walking on the grassland after rain. 📋 Documents and other essentials: Bring your ID card and driver's license. A power bank and a thermos are also essential for travel. Oh, and don't forget sunscreen; the UV rays on the grassland are no joke. -------------------- The beauty of Ulagai Grassland and Arxan awaits your exploration. Come and experience the endless charm of nature! 🌟

I took my family on a self-driving trip to the Aisin Gioro Royal Museum, which is known as the "Little Jiangnan of Shenyang", to see what it was all about. ⛳️ Aisin Gioro Royal Museum 📍 Address: Banlashan Village, Dagujiako Town, Faku County, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 🚙 Transportation: Self-driving (1-1.5 hours from downtown Shenyang) Shenyang-Kangping Expressway - National Highway 203 🕓 Opening hours: 7:30-16:30 🎫 Tickets: Free You can't tell what's inside the Aisin Gioro Royal Museum just by looking at the name, but it's actually a 4A-level scenic spot 🏯. It was originally a royal brewery in the Liao Dynasty, and was renamed "Zujiafang Distillery" in 1635. The "Zujiafang Baijiu" brewed here was a special tribute wine for the Qing court. It's a very niche attraction. It used to cost 50 yuan 💴 for a ticket, but now it's free. A very important point is that the 🅿️ parking lot is also free! This place can only be reached by car. The Shenyang-Kangping Expressway 🛣 and National Highway 203 have speed limits, so you can't drive too fast. Instead, you can enjoy the scenery along the way 🏞. Don't underestimate this place. It has four intangible cultural heritages 💎 (wine sea, ancient papermaking, stone pot, mud cellar) and five honors 🏆 (Liaoning Time-honored Brand, Shanghai World Expo Gold Award, Manchu Brewing Heir, Royal First Wine Cellar, National Tourist Attraction). The scenery in the Royal Museum is ancient and quaint 🏯, very suitable for taking photos, especially in Hanfu, cheongsam... The scenery has some Jiangnan water town charm 🎐, very photogenic. There are also city walls, cannons, ancient pavilions, temples, wine cellars... and other places to take photos 📸. The scenic area takes about 2 hours ⏳ to visit, and it may take longer if you take a lot of photos. There are snacks 🥞 for sale at the entrance of the scenic area, but they are not very tasty, so you can bring some food. There is also wine for sale, and many people buy it. 📌 Hidden play: There is a small area in the parking lot for children to play, which most people don't notice. Adults can also play.

Hiking to Huanzi Cave Reservoir, found a lot of small garlic roots. It's the season for digging wild vegetables. If you don't go out now, it will be too late. In this weather of four or five degrees above zero, we bravely headed straight to Faku Huanzi Cave Reservoir. Leaving the urban area, heading north along Huanghe Street, passing through Daomeng Space, and then all the way on the national highway, passing through several towns like Taotun, Dengshibao, and Xiushuiziko. These places are quite nice to visit. It takes about two hours to reach the destination. The scenery is calm and peaceful, with the sky and water blending into one, stretching endlessly... Although it's not as big as Caihu Lake, the scenery is still quite nice. The most important thing is that mom finally dug up the first batch of wild vegetables this year - small garlic roots. This thing doesn't taste particularly good, but it is said to have medicinal value and is called Xiebai. There are a lot of them in the fields around the reservoir. Before the farmland is sown, interested friends can come and dig for treasures.

The Aisin Gioro Royal Museum is located in Banlashan Village, Dagujiazi Town, Faku County, Shenyang City, a national 4A-level scenic spot; Opening hours: 8:00～18:00 Free Transportation: Self-driving, Taxi Tour Highlights: The predecessor of the Aisin Gioro Royal Museum was a royal winery of the Liao Dynasty, renamed in 1635 as 'Zujiabang Burning Pot', and the 'Zujiabang Baijiu' brewed was a special imperial liquor for the Qing court; in 2002, it was renamed 'Shenyang Aisin Gioro Zujiabang Liquor Co., Ltd.'; in 2017, it was upgraded to the 'Aisin Gioro Royal Museum'; Upon arriving at the scenic area, the tall city gate tower, city walls, and a row of ancient houses outside the city gate, along with scattered Aisin Gioro liquor jars, give visitors a feeling as if they have traveled back to ancient times, and it's also a great spot for photography; Entering the scenic area, you come to Niu Street, which is mainly a commercial street selling liquor and various specialties of Faku County; passing through Niu Street, you reach the Great Qing Granary, which is a great place for photography, whether below or on the city wall; The Manchu First Square—Imperial Liquor Brewing Workshop, uses traditional techniques with stone pots for distillation and earthen pits for fermentation to brew liquor, and both stone pots and earthen pits have been listed as intangible cultural heritage; The Tourist Center is also worth checking in, with Aisin Gioro royal characteristics reflected everywhere, making it an excellent spot for photography. Inside, it mainly displays and sells Aisin Gioro liquor, where you can taste and experience, and a long row of liquor jars is also great for photography! Aisin Gioro Royal Museum Climbing the ancient city wall, with flags fluttering and Qing dynasty cannons rusted, the ancient city tower stands in the middle, making it a really great spot for photography! Overlooking the scenic area from the city wall, you can see the entire area at a glance; the wind turbines on the nearby hillside are also very beautiful against the blue sky and white clouds; The Aisin Gioro Royal Museum is large in scale, with ancient buildings full of antique charm, such as Qian Huang Academy, Ziyun Palace, Dazheng Pavilion, Qian Gate, Daqian Gate, Qiankun Pavilion, etc., all reflecting the Manchu Qing style, definitely worth a visit and great for photography; Warm Tips: The scenic area is about 100 kilometers away from Shenyang. Navigate to the Aisin Gioro Royal Museum for directions, there is no public transportation, only self-driving or taxi is available, with ample parking spaces, and the parking lot is free.

✅ The Dembogda Mountains are located in Shenyang city, serving as the boundary between Kangping County and Faku County. Within the territory of Faku County, it is known as Daluobu Mountain, while in Kangping County, it is affectionately called Dahaishan. This mountain is the highest peak in Shenyang, with an altitude of 427 meters and a scenic area covering 8,434 hectares. Dembogda Mountain is not only a natural park but also a tourist attraction that combines Manchu-Mongolian culture, archaeology, science education, and sightseeing. 📸 Here, you can capture many beautiful moments. Wildflowers in the mountains, clear streams, quaint villages... Each photo is a wonderful memory of this trip. 📍 Address: (North Slope) Xiguan Tun Manchu and Mongolian Autonomous Township, Kangping County

🌸 Hidden in Faku County of Shenyang lies a secret realm reminiscent of the water towns of the Jiangnan region—the Aisin Gioro Museum in Xiaojiangnan. Here, one can find not only the legendary history of the royal family but also the gentle charm of Jiangnan. 🏞 Stepping into the museum is like traveling back to an ancient royal garden. With small bridges over flowing water and white walls topped with black tiles, every corner is imbued with the essence of Jiangnan. In this place, you can experience the solemnity of royal culture and the tenderness of Jiangnan's beauty intertwining, making it unforgettable. 📍 Address: 520 meters southwest of Banlashan Village on National Highway 203, Faku County, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province ⏱ Business Hours: Open all year from 08:00 to 18:00. 💰 Admission: Free

The "Aixinjueluo Royal Museum" is located in Faku County, Shenyang City, its predecessor was the royal brewery of the Liao Dynasty, providing royal wine for the Qing court. I had the opportunity to visit and taste the twenty-year-old "royal wine" with Shenyang Shangri-La, experiencing the happiness of the royal family. ps: I didn't expect the temperature of the wine cellar to be around minus 10 degrees!