Anshan Qianshan | A Thousand Lotus Peaks, One Step into Paradise!

Keywords: Northern Buddhist Kingdom | Spectacular Peaks & Ancient Temples | Lazy-Friendly | Ultra Photogenic! --- 🚗 Transportation & Accommodation Major Transport ✈️ Flight: Shenyang Taoxian Airport → Airport shuttle/high-speed rail to Anshan West Station (30min) → Taxi to Qianshan (~¥20) 🚄 High-speed Rail: Get off at Anshan West Station → Direct taxi to scenic area (15 km) 🚗 Self-drive: Navigate to "Qianshan Scenic Area North Gate," parking ¥5/hour Recommended Stays 🏨 At Scenic Area Entrance: Qianshan Hot Spring Hotel (Hot springs + hiking in one!) 🏡 Downtown: Wanxi Hotel near the train station (Close to high-speed rail, great value) --- 🏞️ Must-See Routes (Lazy Souls, Take Note!) 📍 Half-Day Express (3-4h) North Gate → Cable car🚠 (¥50 one-way) to Wufo Summit → Walk downhill via Longquan Temple → Wuliang Temple → Exit at North Gate ✨ Highlights: Panoramic views of Qianshan, max chance of sea of clouds & Buddha’s light! 📍 Full Scenic Tour (5-6h) Main Gate → Giant Buddha Scenic Area (Must-visit 30m natural sitting Buddha) → Tiantian Scenic Area (Thrilling Squeezed Rock/One-Line Sky!) → Cable car to Wufo Summit → Peach Blossom Valley (Summer retreat) → Exit at South Gate --- 📸 Divine Photo Spots 1. Wufo Summit Platform 🌅 Sunrise + sea of clouds + mountain silhouettes, wide-angle shots guaranteed! 2. Wuliang Temple’s Red Wall 🏮 Must for Hanfu lovers! Vermilion walls + glazed tiles, ancient vibes overload. 3. Longquan Temple’s Millennium Pine 🌲 Portrait shots under dappled light, ultra-zen~ 4. Giant Buddha’s Prayer Platform 🙏 Pose "touching Buddha’s ear" (Local hidden gem!) --- 🍜 Food Guide Inside Scenic Area Vegetarian Restaurant ¥30/person (Try: Luohan Zhai + Mushroom Soup) Corn/grilled sausage ¥5 (Hiking energy boost) At Foot of Mountain 🌶️ Laoyuanzi Iron Pot Stew (¥50/person, ribs & beans with cornbread—heavenly!) 🍢 Hehe Cold Noodles (Anshan classic, sweet-sour noodles + fried skewers combo) --- ⚠️ Pitfall Avoidance ❗️ Cable car stops at 17:00! Choose Peach Blossom Valley route if descending late (more streetlights). ❗️ Ignore "free guides"! Book official guides at North Gate service center. ❗️ Wear anti-slip shoes! Steep steps + moss = butt-fall risk (Tested painfully😭). ❗️ Bring mosquito repellent in summer—forest mosquitoes are fierce! --- 💌 Pro Tips ✅ Student/Senior tickets half-price (¥80 → ¥40). ✅ Book online 1 day early to save ¥10 (Official WeChat/CTrip). ✅ For hot springs♨️, try "Tanggangzi Hot Spring" (20min from Qianshan). --- Pack this guide and hit the road this weekend! 👉 Follow for more offbeat travel hacks!