Plan at a glance
Temple complex and entry
Dagushan is in Gushan Town, Donggang, Dandong. The main draw is not only the mountain scenery but also the lower temple area, upper temple area and historic buildings arranged along the slope. Search for Liaoning Donggang Dagushan Scenic Area (辽宁东港大孤山风景区) or Dagushan Historic Buildings (大孤山古建筑群); the attractions are around Zhengtang Road (正堂路). The lower and upper temple areas make the most complete core visit. Xuandu Palace is not reliably open and should be treated only as an optional extension.
The reference adult ticket is CNY 50; concessions depend on the applicable age and identification rules. Reference opening hours are 07:00–16:30, with ticket sales and entry ending at 15:30. Individual temple compounds may close earlier, so aim to finish the lower and upper temple areas before 15:00. Allow 2–3 hours for the core visit, including walking up and down; allow more time if you want to look closely at the buildings and viewpoints.
Tickets and visit details
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Choose your visit
Lower temple area: Tianhou Palace and local beliefs
The lower temple area includes Tianhou Palace, Guandi Hall and Caishen Hall. Tianhou Palace is dedicated to Mazu, reflecting traditional beliefs connected with seafaring in coastal Liaodong. Look at the layout of the courtyards along the slope, the eaves and the brick and wood carvings as well as the hall names. The complex brings together several religious traditions. Follow the open visitor paths; no purchase of religious items is needed to visit.
Upper temple area: Yaowang Hall, Shengshui Palace and the old ginkgo
Continue uphill to the upper temple area, where Yaowang Hall, Shengshui Palace and the old ginkgo tree are located. This part of the visit is more about courtyards, the old tree and walking through the mountain scenery. Stay outside the tree's protective fence when taking photos. Do not use the water point near Shengshui Palace as drinking water.
Other historic buildings and viewpoints
Other sights include the opera stage, the Stone Buddha Pagoda and Guanhai Pavilion. If the paths are open and you have the stamina, add one of them after the core temple courtyards. Guanhai Pavilion looks out toward the mountains and sea, though visibility depends on the weather. If Xuandu Palace is open that day, you can extend the visit from the upper temple area; it is not a guaranteed final stop.
Build your day
Core route through the lower and upper temple areas
After entering, visit Tianhou Palace, Guandi Hall and Caishen Hall in the lower temple area. Then follow the open mountain path uphill to Yaowang Hall, Shengshui Palace and the ginkgo tree. Return to the entrance on an open path. Allow 2–3 hours for the basic route, including the uphill and downhill walk. Add time for Guanhai Pavilion or other temple compounds, and remember that individual halls may close before the whole scenic area.
Optional extension to Xuandu Palace and viewpoints
If Xuandu Palace is open and you have the energy, follow the signs to add it after the upper temple area. The lower-and-upper-temple route remains complete even when it is closed. Check whether it is open, the round-trip path and the extra walking time before continuing uphill.
Get there
High-speed rail station and scenic-area shuttle
At Dagushan Station (大孤山站), check whether the direct shuttle between the high-speed rail station and the scenic area is operating. It has previously been arranged around train arrivals and passenger demand. The scenic-area departure point is near Guyun Street in Gushan Town (孤山镇古韵街). Before buying a ticket, call 0415-7745777 to confirm the current stop, outbound services and last return shuttle, so you can connect with your train after the visit.
By car, navigate to Dagushan Historic Buildings or the scenic-area ticket office, then follow signs to the official parking area. The scenic-area ticket enquiry number is 0415-7745777. Confirm the fare and return arrangements before using a taxi or other transfer.
Know before you go
Religious sites, forest protection and supplies
Do not bring fire-starting materials or incense up the mountain. Follow on-site rules inside the temples. Do not climb over the old tree's protective barriers, and do not drink directly from mountain springs or unverified water points. Festivals and traditional temple fairs can draw larger crowds, so allow more time for entry and your return journey.