Scenic spot introduction:

Xingcheng Ancient City is one of the four most complete Ming Dynasty ancient cities in my country, and it is also the only square acropolis among them. The ancient city of Xingcheng was built during the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty. It was originally the Ningyuan Acropolis and was a battleground for military strategists. Ming guard Yuan Chonghuan once achieved the "Ningyuan Victory" against the Jurchens here.

Attractions distribution:

The ancient city of Xingcheng in Liaoning has experienced more than 570 years of wind, rain, and war damage. The outer city no longer exists. The inner city has been repaired many times and has basically maintained its original appearance. It is a famous tourist attraction and a filming location for film and television dramas. The ancient city wall has four gates in the southeast and northwest. There is a bell and drum tower in the center of the city. There is a semicircular urn outside the city gate. There are two ancestral stone squares, a Confucian Temple, the Town God's Temple, the General's Mansion, the Zhou family's residence and other historical sites in the city.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot, national key cultural relic protection unit

Scenic spot features:

Cultural tours, photography, sightseeing, historical tours, photography, monuments
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel Guide: Shenyang Free Travel Guide for Three Days 2018

travelling guideline:

When visiting the ancient city, you must climb the city wall and walk around so that you can truly see the distinctive features of the ancient city.

Transportation

Best time to visit:

Spring and Autumn

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Liaoning Province>Huludao City>Xingcheng City

How to get there:

Yongning Gate (West Gate) of Xingcheng Ancient City is only 200 to 300 meters away from Xingcheng Railway Station and can be reached on foot; you can take Bus No. 1 and get off at Nanguan Station and walk to Yanhui Gate (South Gate) to visit the city.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Xingcheng Ancient City ticket price:

The pass is 50 yuan per person (including the City Wall, Zushi Archway, Confucian Temple, Governor's Mansion, General Gao's Private Residence and other attractions);

Single ticket price for each attraction: City Wall 25 yuan/person, Confucian Temple 35 yuan/person , Bell and Drum Tower 20 yuan/person, Governor's Mansion 10 yuan/person.

Scenic area opening hours:

8:00-18.00

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