[2025 Xingcheng Attraction] Travel Guide for Xingcheng Ancient City (Updated Mar)

📍Location: Xingcheng, Huludao, Liaoning ⛰️Attractions: Ming Dynasty ancient city 🍔Food: No recommendations, all commercialized ⛺️Accommodation: Any app 🚗Transport: Self-driving, very close to the train station, within walking distance 🍜Food: Specialty, Tianji Malatang at the South Gate 📝Other tips: Just in time for the ancient city light show, although I am from Huludao, I only found out that the beautiful scenery is right next to me. Xingcheng Ancient City is one of the four most well-preserved ancient cities of the Ming Dynasty. The ancient city is becoming more and more famous. The only thing missing is that it is too commercialized, and the ancient city is still full of the same goods from all over the country. There is still a lack of local specialties, and as for food, I would rather go hungry and go out of the ancient city to eat outside... I hope the ancient city will get better and better, and I hope the government can really develop the tourism industry in Huludao.

For the New Year's Day holiday, take a 3-day trip to Jinzhou and Huludao, and enjoy two cities with different styles! Unlock your winter seaside trip now! -------------------- Attractions: 🏞️ Bijia Mountain: Three peaks stand tall like a painting, with ancient temples dotted among them. Stroll along the sky road and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sea and sky. 🎭 Guandong Hulu Ancient Town: This place is rich in folk customs and has charming natural scenery. Come to Hulu Ancient Town and experience the unique gourd culture. 🏰 Xingcheng Ancient City: The ancient city wall is full of history. Walk along the city wall and overlook the ancient and charming scenery of the city. 🏖️ Xingcheng Seaside Scenic Area: The Xingcheng Seaside is a summer resort with wide beaches and clear water, making it a great choice for water activities. 🌊 Longhuitou: A scenic spot with beautiful sea views, with a beautiful coastline under the cliffs that will leave you wanting more. -------------------- **Notes**: * Customs: The people of Huludao are warm and hospitable🤗. Don't forget to try the local seafood and fishing culture! * December climate: The temperature in Huludao in December is moderate, but the sea breeze is strong🌬️. It is recommended to bring a windproof jacket and hat. * Airport transportation: Huludao Airport is convenient🛫. Plan your trip in advance to easily reach your destination. * Photo spots: Longwan Seaside Scenic Area is an ideal place for photos📸. Don't miss the spectacular sunset! -------------------- 🎉Jinzhou barbecue and Huludao sea breeze are a perfect match! Don't forget to take away lots of memories and happiness~

🎉 Right in Ningyuan Ancient City! On the last day of 2024! The New Year's Eve opening ceremony is starting! The beauty of Xingcheng! Fully displayed! The ancient city scenery is unobstructed! 🎊 There are so many people! 🥳 The air is filled with fireworks! Stroll through the ancient city! It feels like traveling back in time! The ruins of the Ming Dynasty! It follows the architectural layout and historical context! Surprisingly beautiful and photogenic! If you like taking photos, just go for it! 😘 Photo spots: 1️⃣ Ancient city night view: The best place to take photos of the ancient city night view is at the north gate! The large light show is super impressive! It starts at 19:00! Don't miss it! 2️⃣ The ancient county town mainly forms a cross with east-west and north-south directions, with many branch alleys. Whether it's day or night, it's very suitable for walking and taking photos of the ancient city panorama! 3️⃣ You can climb the city wall at the south gate, and the buildings and the ancient city panorama at dusk are very photogenic! 4️⃣ The Drum Tower is in the center of the ancient city! You can take photos for free below! It looks like the Bell and Drum Tower in Beijing! 5️⃣ The large immersive live performance in Ningyuan is super good! You can also find Ningyuan's landmark check-in place at the entrance!

Panjin-Jinzhou-Huludao, six days of fun! This super practical guide will take you to three places, making your trip easy and full of joy! / 🚩Itinerary: DAY 1: Arrive in Panjin and check in to the hotel After arriving in Panjin, take a private car to the hotel, arrange accommodation, and get ready for an exciting journey! DAY 2: Red Beach National Scenic Corridor Spend the whole day immersed in the magnificent scenery of Red Beach and feel the magic of nature. DAY 3: Guta Park - Liaoshen Campaign Memorial Hall - Bijia Mountain Visit the ancient pagoda, pay tribute to the heroic martyrs of the Liaoshen Campaign, and climb the beautiful Bijia Mountain. DAY 4: Guandong Hulu Ancient Town - Xingcheng Seaside Scenic Area - Longhuitou - Xingcheng Ancient City Shuttle through the ancient Guandong Hulu Ancient Town, feel the seaside style, and then visit the ancient Xingcheng Ancient City. A day full of activities. DAY 5: Jieshi Palace Ruins - Jiumenkou Water Great Wall Explore the ancient Jieshi Palace ruins, experience the history, and then visit the spectacular Jiumenkou Water Great Wall to feel the grandeur of ancient fortifications. DAY 6: Laolongtou On the last day, focus on visiting Laolongtou to learn more about the stories and legends of this historical landmark. / Travel tips: - Photo spots: Red Beach, Bijia Mountain, enjoy the beautiful scenery and leave your travel footprints! 📸 - December climate: Panjin-Jinzhou-Huludao is cold in winter, remember to wear thick clothes to keep warm! ❄️ - Airport transportation: Huludao Airport is not far from the city center, and taxis or buses are very convenient! 🚖 - Specialty recommendations: Panjin river crabs, Jinzhou dried tofu, reasonably priced, take them home and enjoy! 🎁 - Tidal flat guide: Check the tide table in advance, go to the tidal flat when the tide is low, and harvest a lot of seafood! 🦀 - Accommodation recommendations: Huludao city center hotels are cost-effective, with complete surrounding facilities, and comfortable to stay in! 🏨 / Panjin's red beach and green reeds, Jinzhou's historical charm, and Huludao's seaside style, a three-city trip, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Liaoning! 🌟

New Year's Day holiday, Huludao-Penjia Mountain 3-day tour, experience the unique island style, and start your New Year journey! . 🌟Itinerary: D1: Longhuitou🐉 - Xingcheng Seaside Scenic Area🏖️ - Xingcheng Seaside Scenic Area🌊 Explore Longhuitou on the first day and experience the natural wonders, then head to Xingcheng Seaside Scenic Area to enjoy the leisure and beauty of the seaside. D2: Penjia Mountain⛰️ - Guandong Hulu Ancient Town🏠 On the second day, climb Penjia Mountain and overlook the magnificent scenery, and in the afternoon, stroll through Guandong Hulu Ancient Town to experience the charm and historical culture of the ancient town. D3: Xingcheng Ancient City🏰 On the last day, visit Xingcheng Ancient City, shuttle through the streets of the ancient city, and feel the weight of history and the inheritance of culture. . Must-see attractions: ✨ Penjia Mountain: The three peaks stand side by side like a pen holder, the temples are simple, and the sky road is winding. Climb to the top and look out, the sea and sky are the same color, and the beautiful scenery is in full view. 🏞️ Guandong Hulu Ancient Town: The perfect blend of folk customs and nature, feel the unique charm of Hulu culture. Strolling through the ancient town is like traveling through time and space. 🏰 Xingcheng Ancient City: The city walls are majestic and the history is heavy. Stroll on it, overlooking the ancient buildings in the city, and feel the traces of the passage of time. . **Must-have before the trip: 🎒Huludao-Penjia Mountain Travel List** 👚Clothing: Thick coat, thermal underwear, long pants, hat, scarf, gloves. Huludao is cold in December, so keep warm. 👟Shoes: Non-slip hiking shoes, stable on mountain roads and beaches. 🎒Backpack: Backpack, can hold your world, as well as water and snacks. 📲Electronics: Mobile phone, power bank, data cable. Take photos and navigate at the same time. 🌞Sunscreen: Sunscreen, sunglasses, the sun is strong by the sea, don't get sunburned. 💳Documents: ID card, cash. Safety first when going out. 🧻Others: Tissues, wet wipes, waste bags, environmentally friendly travel, start with me. . Huludao-Penjia Mountain trip, enjoy the natural beauty and cultural style between the mountains and the sea, it will definitely be worth your trip!

Xingcheng General's Mansion is located in the southeast corner of Xingcheng Ancient City. It was built in 1926, covering an area of 5,000 square meters, with a building area of 575 square meters. It has 18 rooms and is divided into two parts: a residence and a garden. The owner, Gao Rulian, served as the chief of staff of Zhang Xueliang's lieutenant general. After General Gao Rulian retired in 1928, he lived in this house until 1947. After the liberation of Xingcheng, the mansion was used as the county party committee office and school. It was opened to the public as a tourist attraction in 2003. The General's Mansion is a well-preserved building from the Republic of China period in the ancient city. It has a unique architectural style, combining Chinese and Western elements in a courtyard. The courtyard has a garden, which is quiet and elegant, called "Moyuan." Xingcheng General's Mansion and Shenyang Zhang's Marshal Mansion are known as the two major residences of generals from the Republic of China in Liaoning Province, known as "North Zhang and South Gao."

* Chenghuang Temple, free, located in the northwest corner of the ancient city. * I came out of the inn and turned a corner, walked along a dirt road, and the wild flowers and grass on both sides of the road were lush. I looked up and saw the Chenghuang Temple quietly hidden under the ancient trees. * There are Chenghuang Hall, Doumu Hall, Niangniang Hall, Lvzu Hall, and Caishen Hall. This is the first time I have seen such a layout. * Each hall is equipped with text descriptions, which gave me a new understanding of Taoism. * I like the tranquility here. After a night of rain washing, it is clean, and it is refreshing in the early morning.

🌟Highlights: Xingcheng Ancient City is one of the four most well-preserved ancient cities from the Ming Dynasty (Xi'an Ancient City, Jingzhou Ancient City, Xingcheng Ancient City, and Pingyao Ancient City). It is located in the central throat of the Liaoxi Corridor, a major traffic route from Liaodong to the Central Plains. It was first called Xingcheng during the Liao Dynasty, renamed Ningyuan during the Ming Dynasty, and reverted to Xingcheng during the Republic of China, known as the first city outside the Great Wall. The ancient city is a square garrison city, with well-preserved city walls, four gates (east, south, west, and north), and a central bell and drum tower. Yuan Chonghuan once defeated Nurhaci and Huang Taiji's two attacks here with less than 20,000 troops (the Great Victory of Ningyuan). It is a national key cultural relic protection unit. The ancient city is not large, with a circumference of just over 3,000 meters. No wonder my son told me it is not an ordinary city but a military stronghold, mainly a military base. 👎Least Recommended: Although the ancient city is well-preserved and a key cultural relic, Huludao is still a tourist city (Xingcheng is a county-level city under Huludao), and it has the added attraction of being a filming location for the show "Sisters Who Make Waves." However, tourism development is still quite lacking. In fact, it can hardly be called proper development. Only the city gates, city walls, bell and drum tower, and some repairs to the General's Mansion and Confucian Temple inside the city look relatively neat and tidy; the rest are very dilapidated or even in ruins. Most of the residents still live there, truly reflecting the living conditions of residents in economically backward towns in China (Xingcheng's GDP in 2023 was 15.5 billion, with a population of 518,000 and a per capita GDP of 30,000 yuan, compared to the national per capita GDP of 89,000 yuan in 2023). The south gate (which seems to be the main gate) is relatively lively, with more tourists gathered, but the shops along the street do not have the clean, petty bourgeois, and pleasant feeling of other developed ancient towns. Therefore, it is only suitable for a cultural and historical tour of the ancient city.

🌿No one has ever told me that Huludao is so beautiful! Find a B&B to stay at the beach for a few days, it is really romantic and comfortable! I didn’t expect there to be such a healing place in western Liaoning! Take a walk on the seaside plank road, enjoy the breeze at the seaside bar, and have some barbecue, how can you describe it so beautifully? - 🌿【2 days and 1 night recommended route】 Day1: International Peace Square-Longhuitou-Xingcheng Bikini Square-Xingcheng Seaside Scenic Area-Xingcheng Ancient City-Dongshan Night Market Day2: Watch the sunrise at the International Peace Square-Lingyun Morning Market-Longwan Beach-Wanghai Temple-Hulu Ancient Town - 🏠【Accommodation Recommendation】 Just stay at the Sea View B&B near Peace Square. In this way, the two-day route will go in one direction each day. Peace Square is in the center, so there is no need to go back. - 🍲【Food Recommendations】 My local friend told me this, and now I’m secretly telling you! 🌟Jindalai cold noodles with fried beef 🌟Spicy seafood spicy stir-fry restaurant 🌟Xinyuan Cold Noodle House 🌟Sichuan food stall (Triangle Park) 🌟MoonBay Star Camp Seaside Bar - ‼ ️【Some tips】 ✅Huludao Station and Huludao North Station are about the same distance from the seaside. ✅It takes about 20 minutes to take a taxi from North Railway Station to Longhuitou, and take bus K3 directly. Take bus line 1 from Huludao Station directly. ✅The Lingyun morning market closes at 9 o'clock, so I want to go early. ✅Xingcheng is rich in swimwear, and there are factory stores everywhere. You can buy a few and soak in the hot springs. ✅The TV series "Riding the Wind and Waves" was filmed in the ancient city of Xingcheng, which is one of the four well-preserved ancient cities of the Ming Dynasty. ✅If you want to relax, it’s a good idea to walk along the seaside plank road in Heping Square. You can go all the way to Xingcheng seaside. ✅It only takes more than an hour to walk on the wooden plank road from Longhuitou to the International Peace Square, which is not very far. ✅You can watch the sunrise at Longhuitou, International Peace Square, and Xingcheng Beach. ✅You can get some small seafood at the market and have it processed in a restaurant, such as Pipi shrimp (called shrimp crawler in the Northeast). ✅It was only after I went to Lingyun Morning Market that I realized the impressive prices in Northeast China (except for Dalian ginseng). The food is cheap and fresh. Northeast Morning Market is definitely No.1 in my mind.

Stepping into the alley, it feels like entering a time machine, instantly returning to a summer in the 1980s: cicadas are chirping in the yard, adults sit under the grapevines chatting leisurely, while children laugh and chase each other playfully, seeing grandma's sewing box and sewing machine, grandpa's big tea jar and 'the only household appliance' a flashlight, you can even find the 'tricycle' and 'wooden horse' you rode as a child, and the cicadas in the yard continue their chorus....

Step into the same filming location of the popular drama "Riding the Wind and Waves" and explore the charm of Xingcheng Ningyuan Ancient City. Ningyuan Ancient City was first built in 1428 AD. It is one of the top ten ancient cities in China, one of the four best-preserved Ming Dynasty ancient cities in the country, and also the filming location of the popular drama "Riding the Wind and Waves". Half of the history of the Ming and Qing Dynasties is reflected in Ningyuan Ancient City. It was a key defense town outside Shanhaiguan during the late Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty politician and military strategist Yuan Chonghuan stationed here, dealt a heavy blow to the Qing army, and achieved the "Great Victory of Ningyuan" and the "Great Victory of Ningjin". Therefore, Xingcheng is also known as Ningyuan Garrison City. Walking through the ancient city, there is a sense of traveling through time. The filming location of the popular drama "Riding the Wind and Waves" is located in the 1980s nostalgic street. Walking through the long alleys of the city, a strong retro atmosphere comes to you. You can immerse yourself in the same scenes as Peng Jinxi's house, the supply and marketing cooperative, Jinxi Swimsuit Processing Factory, Jia Weiming's Cafe, and other scenes from the drama. ✅ Recommended Check-in Points in the Ancient City Zhou Family Residence, Bell and Drum Tower, Zu Brothers Archway, Confucian Temple, Zu Stone Archway, City God Temple, Jiliao Governor's Mansion, etc. PS: You can enter the ancient city from the east, west, south, and north gates. Climbing the Bell and Drum Tower offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the city. The view is excellent. It is recommended to stroll through the market to feel the lively atmosphere of the ancient city. 📍Address: Xingcheng City, Huludao City, Liaoning Province

Xingcheng is under the jurisdiction of Huludao City, Liaoning Province, located in the southwest of Liaoning Province, on the west coast of Liaodong Bay, and situated in the middle of the 'Liaoxi Corridor'. To the southeast, it faces the Bohai Sea, to the northeast it leans against the Rehe hills, and it is adjacent to Lianshan District and Longgang District of Huludao City. To the southwest, it looks across the Liugu River at Suizhong, and to the northwest, it borders Jianchang. The total area of the city is over 2,100 square kilometers, with 24 townships, towns, and streets under its jurisdiction, and a registered population of 517,600. Xingcheng is a national key scenic area, an excellent tourism city in China, a city of hot springs in China, a hometown of calligraphy in China, a famous swimwear city in China, and a historical and cultural city in Liaoning Province.

Here is the guide to the internet-famous check-in spots in Xingcheng: Morning: --- 9:00−11:00 Head to Xingcheng Ancient City✨, which is one of the filming locations for 'Riding the Winds and Breaking the Waves'. It boasts a long history and a retro atmosphere🎞️. After entering from the South Gate, visit Peng Jinx's home, the supply and marketing cooperative, the swimsuit factory, and other scenes in sequence, fully immersing yourself in the unique vibe of the 1980s😎. Enjoy taking photos📷 in the ancient city and buy some unique souvenirs🎁. 11:00−12:00 Relish the local cuisine at the restaurants inside the ancient city🥘, such as the delicious seafood and tempting barbecue. Afternoon: --- 13:00−15:00 Go to Fengqi Bay Bathing Beach🏖️, where you'll find the Smiling Wall and the internet-famous lighthouse among other great check-in spots🌟. Take a leisurely walk on the beach🚶‍♂️, happily snap photos, and admire the beautiful and enchanting seascape🌊. If time allows, you can also participate in some fun water activities🏄‍♂️. 15:00−17:00 Head to Bingjia Bay🌈, another super popular internet-famous check-in spot, featuring the Smiling Road and retro buildings🏠. Take beautiful photos here and deeply feel the romantic atmosphere💕. Evening: --- 18:00−19:00 Enjoy delicious seafood🦀️ at a restaurant near Bingjia Bay, then return to your accommodation to rest well😴. Notes: --- Check the opening hours and ticket information of the attractions in advance📄, to better plan your trip. Be sure to pay attention to safety⚠️ when playing on the beach, and strictly follow the relevant regulations. When tasting seafood, make sure to choose a regular restaurant🍴 to prevent food poisoning. When checking in and taking photos, be mindful to protect the environment🌳, and do not damage the attractions at will. The above guide is for reference only, you can adjust it flexibly according to your own interests and time😉. Hope you have a pleasant day in Xingcheng!🎉.

Huludao Xingcheng Travel Guide | Check in the ancient city, Dragon's Return||🏜️ Huludao tourism, normal flow of people, so the experience is 🆙 👗Seaside photography, white dresses yyds, very high photo success rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Xingcheng Ancient City Touring time: 2-3h A sense of history coexists with commercialization Since there are still residents in the city, cars can be driven into the ancient city You can park your car near the north gate The ancient city mainly sells peanut candy, and other snacks are also available Only tried a drink from 'Tongjia's shop' (average) The places that charge admission are the ancient city wall and the Jiliao Governor's Mansion ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bikini Beach The beach🏖 is beautiful, as if you are in Hainan, and there are props for taking photos The sea🌊 has a clear demarcation line, beautiful and clear You can also go sea foraging, pay attention to the tide times Camping⛺️ is a good place to go, it's very pleasant to feel the sea breeze ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dragon's Return The most recommended place! Super beautiful! The best view is from above The blue sky and sea, green vegetation and small boats, and the distant high-rise buildings reflect each other, forming a beautiful scenery, every photo looks great White dresses are super photogenic here Follow the boardwalk down to see the seaside scenery

Known as one of the top ten ancient cities in China, it is listed with Xi'an Ancient City, Jingzhou Ancient City and Pingyao Ancient City in Shanxi as the most intact Ming Dynasty ancient city in China to date... I don't know which authoritative organization rated it I haven't been to Jingzhou Ancient City, the remaining two have a high status in the rivers and lakes, and it always feels like a hot search when listed together The ancient city is very square, with the Bell and Drum Tower as the center, two main streets in the shape of a cross, four city gates in the southeast, northwest, and a perfect square. First talk about the "ancient" of the ancient city, the official introduction mainly includes the city wall, four city gates, bell and drum tower, archway, Confucian temple, but apart from the uneven blue bricks on the ground and the ancestral archway with a strong sense of vicissitudes, the city wall and the bell and drum tower feel too "new" (the Confucian temple is not open), a bit over-repaired, and it doesn't look much different from those ancient cities that have sprung up in the past two years Then talk about management level, all scenic spots are not open on the first day of the new year, it seems that local finance should not be short of money; although there are many toilets, they are all in remote corners, and the hygiene level is really worrying, still in the state of wind blowing eggs and buttocks cool, refer to Figure 20; except for the bustling main street in the north-south direction, there are many shops (accurately speaking, only half from the south gate to the bell and drum tower), including the main street in the east-west direction is very desolate, the buildings are basically in the early 1990s, it is good for those born in the 70s and 80s to recall the bitter and sweet ; the main street in the ancient city is originally narrow, and the flow of people is the most concentrated, but the vehicles are not restricted, it is strange, it seems that this is a living ancient city, the residential property is stronger than the landscape property However, even if there are thousands of dissatisfactions, I do not regret coming here, a Ningyuan City title is worth the ticket price. Yuan Chonghuan, Nurhaci, Huang Taiji, Zu Dashou, Zu Dale, Dorgon, Wu Sangui... too many stories happened here. Of course, the most famous is the Ningyuan Victory, after all, Nurhaci drank hatred here in the northwest According to incomplete statistics, the national leaders and commanders who were hit by long-distance non-sniper weapons in front of the battle include, Xiao Dalin (Alliance of Chanyuan), Mongke (God's whip), and Nur... Without Zhu Di's divine power to protect the body, the power of swords and swords to bypass, why are you rushing forward?

A visit to Xingcheng is incomplete without a tour of the ancient city. Unfortunately, it's too cold, there are hardly any tourists in the ancient city, and almost all the shops are closed. Oh, the tourist season in the north. Next spring, when the flowers bloom, the ancient city will still be crowded with tourists. An ancient city that you would want to visit again.

🏮 Xingcheng Ancient City, one of the four best-preserved ancient cities of the Ming Dynasty in China, is located in the center of the old city area of Xingcheng City, Huludao City, Liaoning Province. Xingcheng Ancient City is a square fortress with four gates in the east, south, west, and north. ⛩️ In the Ming Dynasty, Xingcheng Ancient City was called Ningyuan Weicheng, where the famous general Yuan Chonghuan once stationed. Yuan Chonghuan defeated the two attacks of Nurhaci and Huang Taiji with less than 20,000 troops, which was historically known as the 'Ningyuan Great Victory', one of the classic examples of winning with fewer in Chinese history. 🔔 There is a bell and drum tower in the city center, which is 17.6 meters high and is a double-eave Xieshan Juanpeng top gallery-style tower. There is a huge drum inside the tower, with a diameter of 2.25 meters, which is the largest military drum in Asia, and the big drum is made of a whole cowhide. 🌈 Standing on the bell and drum tower and overlooking Xingcheng, the streets are full of shops, and the hustle and bustle of people coming and going. The distant Shoushan is graceful and charming, and the entire ancient city scenery is in sight.