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Liaoning Travel Routes
Northeast

Liaoning Travel Routes

Shenyang Imperial Palace · Dalian · Benxi Water Cave

Liaoning is suitable to be connected with Jilin and Heilongjiang to form a Northeast route: Shenyang 2 days, Dalian 2 days, Dandong 1 day, 4–6 days.

Provincial Routes and Cities

Liaoning is the gateway to the Northeast: the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the palace before the Qing Dynasty entered the Pass, Dalian's sea and Russian-style architecture are the only maritime faces of the Northeast, and Benxi Water Cave and Dandong Yalu River are another kind of border scenery. This site arranges Liaoning into 4 days in Shenyang and Dalian and 6 days adding Dandong.

How to plan your route in Liaoning

We have divided Liaoning into 2 ready-made routes, covering short, medium, and long durations. Routes within the same province can be freely combined: if time is tight, take the shortest one; if you want to explore deeply, connect both routes.

Cities and attractions on this route

  • Shenyang/Dalian/Benxi:

Pre-trip reminders

  • Popular attractions (the Imperial Palace, Mogao Caves, Jiuzhaigou, Zhangjiajie, etc.) have real-name ticket restrictions, it is recommended to book 15–30 days in advance.
  • High-speed train tickets go on sale 15 days before departure, and they sell out on the first day during peak season, so be sure to set reminders.
  • High-altitude routes (Tibet, Qinghai, Western Sichuan) require a health certificate, it is recommended to take Rhodiola 7 days in advance.
  • For seniors over 60 and children under 1.2 meters, please note this when booking, as ticket prices and beds are arranged separately.
  • All itineraries can be adjusted according to month, duration, and companions. For details, see "Itinerary Customization."

Liaoning Travel Routes (2)

How to choose

RouteDaysPriceIntensityBest monthsCities
Liaoning 4th · Shenyang and Dalian4 days / 3 nights¥370 from / personRelaxedMay to OctoberShenyang / Dalian
Liaoning 6th · Jiadian East Border6 days / 5 nights¥540 from / personModerateMay to OctoberShenyang / Dandong / Dalian