Benxi

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At a Glance

Visa Policy
Check current visa or transit eligibility for your nationality and China entry route
Best Season
Spring through autumn for outdoor walks; foliage and seasonal activities vary by weather and date.
Climate
Mountain and valley weather can affect trails, transfers and seasonal activities.

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Laobiangou Scenic Area

本溪老边沟风景区

Admission

Check entrance-ticket, shuttle and Phoenix Peak activity terms separately.

Typical Visit

Half a day for the valley; allow longer for the Phoenix Peak climb.

02City Guide

Benxi Water Cave

本溪水洞

Admission

Ticket types may differ in shuttle, Dry Cave and park stops included.

Typical Visit

About five hours for a full visit, excluding queues.

03City Guide

Dashihu Scenic Area

本溪大石湖风景区

Admission

Check the day’s entrance, combined-ticket and sightseeing-shuttle options.

Typical Visit

About 2–3 hours for a short visit; 4–6 hours for a longer hike.

04City Guide

Guanmenshan National Forest Park

关门山国家森林公园

Admission

Check entrance tickets, reservations and shuttle fares for your date.

Typical Visit

Depends on the trails you choose and how the shuttle connects with the return route.

05City Guide

Benxi Grand Canyon

本溪大峡谷

Admission

Check entrance, bridge, ride-bundle and individual activity terms separately.

Typical Visit

Varies with queue times, ride operations and the activities you choose.

06City Guide

Guanshan Lake

关山湖

Admission

Check the entrance, sightseeing shuttle and each activity’s ticket terms.

Typical Visit

A half-day can focus on one area; visiting both depends on transfer times.

07City Guide

Xiaoshi Yizhuang Resort

小市一庄

Admission

Check admission, dining-credit, ride and evening-ticket terms separately.

Typical Visit

A daytime walk can be short; an evening show adds dinner, waiting and return time.

08City Guide

Wunu Mountain Scenic Area

五女山

Admission

CNY 70 admission and CNY 35 shuttle ticket; sold separately. Admission discounts do not apply to the shuttle.

Typical Visit

About 3–4 hours for the standard route; shorter visits depend on approved access and transfers.

09City Guide

Tiecha Mountain

铁刹山

Admission

Confirm current admission, discounts, reservations and last-entry terms.

Typical Visit

Depends on open caves, trail access, climbing distance and the return route.

10City Guide

Dabinggou Geological and Forest Park

大冰沟国家地质森林公园

Admission

Check admission, shuttles and each amusement ride separately.

Typical Visit

Varies with open trails, seasonal activities and return arrangements.

11City Guide

Wangtian Cave

望天洞

Admission

Confirm the current ticket price, discount documents and last-entry time.

Typical Visit

Depends on open cave sections, maze access and walking pace.

12City Guide

Mossy Stone Valley (Lüshigu)

绿石谷

Admission

Check admission, shuttle, discounts and advance-booking terms.

Typical Visit

Depends on open valley trails and whether you add an uphill section.