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!