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Prefecture-level city in Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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Anshan (鞍山; Ānshān) is the third largest prefecture level city in Liaoning Province in China. It is in the central area of the province about 92 km south of Shenyang, the province's capital. Anshan sits on the boundary between the mountains of eastern Liaoning and the plains of the west. The area contains the famous Qianshan Park National Park, Tangangzi Hot Spring Spa and the Jade Buddha Palace Temple. The city's name is derived form the shape of a nearby mountain (in Chinese 山; shān) that resembles the shape of a horse's saddle (鞍; Ān). Anshan is home to the Angang Iron and Steel Company, one of the largest steel producers in China.
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鞍山市台安县张学良出生地纪念馆
Zhang Xueliang was born here on June 4, 1901.
鞍山玉佛苑
Claiming to be the world's largest jade statue of the Buddha and carved form the world's largest single piece of jade stone, at almost 8 meters high and weighing in at 260.76 tons, this is an impressive sight. The statue is housed within a large temple complex in the Dongshan section of 219 park.
鞍山市岫岩县卧鹿山效圣寺
Legend dates the site to the Tang Dynasty. It is the province's only large ancient temples of stone structure. It's known locally as the 'Old Temple'.
鞍山市罗汉圣地
Within the Jade Buddha Temple area but requires and additional ticket fee. This underground tunnel contains many Buddhist statues with coloured lights.
The largest park in the region. Named after the date of liberation of Anshan by the PLA on the nineteenth of February 1948. The park contains woodland areas around a series of lakes. The area is very popular with the local people who can frequently be seen exercising, dancing, singing, playing music and practicing taichi in the grounds — especially in the early morning of mid evening.
东山城市森林公园
This is a network of paths, the longest of which is a 5 km path way runs along the crest of the hills that form the eastern flank of the city. The Park covers 975 hectares of which 946 hectares is woodland and 22 hectares is water. Dongshan translates as East Mountain. Views can be enjoyed of the city and surrounding land as you stroll through dense woodland. Approximately half way along, a tower on the high point of the ridge, allows you to rest while taking in the views. A small entrance fee is required to climb the tower.
A small park in the centre of the city. Most of the city is visible from the top of the hill. If the steps look too daunting, there is a gentle path to the east side of the entrance that will spiral up to the top.
A small park in the west end of the city.
A large and popular park in Lishan district to the north of the city. The park includes an attractive lake behind which run a crescent shaped ridge of hills.
A large netted complex within which a huge variety of birds may be observed.
鞍山市海城白云山风景区
鞍山市岫岩县罗圈背风景区
鞍山市海城九龙川自然保护区
鞍山市岫岩县龙潭湾风景区
鞍山市千山区双龙山旅游景区
千山风景名胜区
Qianshan literally means 'thousand mountains' and that is the impression you get as you look up at the jagged peaks. The name is actually and abbreviation of 'thousand lotus flower mountains'. The peaks were said to resemble the petals of the lotus flower which had been dropped to earth by a goddess. The area is filled with many Buddhist and Taoist temples and monasteris and nunneries. It is one of few locations where both religions are found sharing the same site. Three cable car routes can convey the less able up the hill sides. However, none of the cable cars will take you the whole way, leaving you some climbing to do by yourself.
鞍山市岫岩县清凉山风景区
鞍山市台安县西平森林公园
鞍山市岫岩县药山风景名胜区
A large number of amusement rides are situated here and run throughout the year.
A Country Club and 18 hole golf course on the south side of the city near Tangangzi. Golf cubs are available to hire and prices are per round.
This small ski centre is open throughout most of the winter. There are several slopes for beginners through to intermediate levels. Advanced skiers may find the slopes a little short though. The centre also has snow mobiles, quad bikes and rubber ring slides for the kids. After skiing, you can relax in the mixed-sex outdoor hot spring spa included in the price so remember your swimwear.
During winter you can skate on the lakes in the parks. The ice is maintained by the park attendant. If you bring your own shoes it is free or you can hire skates for a modest fee.
鞍山市汤岗子温泉旅游度假区
Just south of the city, visitors may have mud treatment where they are buried in hot volcanic sand, which has been infused with the spring water. Tangangzi is the oldest hot spring spa in Anshan. The spa dates back to the Tang dynasty of China. It was used by the last emperor, Puyi and his wives. The spa is popular with many foreign visitors, especially Russians.
鞍山市海城东四方台温泉度假区
Resort
A wide variety of foods form lamb kebabs, quick fried chicken strips and even octopus on a stick. Look out for a popular local pancake cooked with an egg smeared over the surface, some spring onion, leak and a hotdog sausage in the center.
Japanese fast food restaurant with set meals at low prices.
A small coffee shop but the best in the city. Popular with the young professionals and foreigners.
Anshan is close to the border with Korea, so a large Korea population lives here. The town has dozens of Korean BBQ restaurants. Food is served raw, marinated in a variety of spicy sauces. In the center of the table is a pit containing hot coals. It is over these coals that you cook your food. A selection of spices and sauces are provided for you to dip the cooked meat into.
Serves a variety of pizzas as well as steaks. Will deliver locally.
Qi Yue Kafe
Western food in a relaxing atmosphere. The buildings were originally houses built by the Japanese in the 1930s and now converted into a restaurant. The front building is no smoking and the rear building allows smoking. The chef used to work in Taiwan and is proficient at cooking western food. The fillet steak is particularly popular.
Rice porridge, dim sum and dumplings Hong Kong style.
High quality Chinese food.
Up market restaurant serving typical Chinese food.
Upmarket western style cafe restaurant.
A lively and amazingly decorated nightclub.
This is one of the more popular music bars. They have a live band playing every night from 9pm.
This is rated as a three star hotel and has 67 rooms.
岫岩贺临假日酒店
An 80 room three star hotel in Xiuyan.
鑫丰酒店
This three star hotel is near to Qianshan National Park and has 158 rooms.
鞍山秋实宾馆
This three star hotel has within it a natural hot water spa where you can relax. It is near to Qianshan National Park and has 42 rooms.
A budget hotel from a major international hotel chain.
海城大酒店
A four star hotel with 143 rooms.
鞍山寰球大酒店
A four star hotel with 379 rooms
鞍钢东山宾馆
This is a four star hotel with 193 rooms. Like much of the city infrastructure including hospitals and schools, this hotel is owned by the major steel factory in the city. However, it is situated on the other side of town form the industrial site and is next to Dongshan park and 219 park.
鞍山四海大酒店
This a 268 room four star hotel.
汤岗子龙宫温泉酒店
Rated as a 3 star hotel but within the famous Tanggangzi Spa complex. The spa waters here were visited by several Emperors of China. The hotel has 44 rooms.
鞍山国际大酒店
A five star hotel situated at the edge of Dongshan Park. Contains 306 rooms with 520 beds.
鞍山五环大酒店
This five star hotel has 328 rooms and 515 beds. Renmen Park, behind the hotel, is a hive of activity in the evenings with people dancing, exercising and practising Taichi. Several "doctors" set up benches here where, from ¥15, you can have a massage.
鞍山时代铂尔曼大酒店
Anshan's first international five star hotel has 331 rooms. The hotel is located 10 minutes from the city centre of Anshan, and has 3 restaurants which serve local and international cuisine and a bar. The hotel encapsulates the Pullman brand of technological innovation combined with high level service. All 331 rooms come with either city or garden views. In addition, the hotel's extensive facilities allow it to host large scale weddings and meeting groups.
By road
Anshan has two exits on the Shenda Expressway (Route G15), which runs between Shenyang and Dalian.
By bus
Anshan's long-distance coach station is in the center of town on the southern side of the square beside the train station.
By train
Anshan is on the main line between Dalian and Shenyang.
By taxi
A taxi from Shenyang to Anshan will cost about ¥400 by the meter. Many drivers in Anshan will negotiate a significantly cheaper rate, typical ¥200-300 each way.
There are buses to just about every part of town from the area near the train station. Purchase a town map and it should have the bus routes on it.8 goes past the Jade Buddha Temple and terminates outside Qianshan Park.
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