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View Plans & PricingArea: 9,252 km² (prefecture-level city)
Population: Approximately 3.3 million (2020 census)
Anshan means "saddle mountain" in Chinese, named for the distinctive saddle-shaped peak in the city. It has been a center of iron and steel production since the early 20th century and is often called the "Steel Capital" of China.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Anshan Teng'ao Airport (AOG) offers domestic flights. Anshan Railway Station and Anshan West Station connect to the Beijing–Harbin and Harbin–Dalian high-speed railways. City buses and taxis serve the urban area; no metro.
Anshan Normal University and Liaoning University of Science and Technology are the city's main higher-education institutions.
Anshan is rich in iron ore, magnesite, and talc. Qianshan National Park on the southern edge of the city features 999 peaks, Taoist temples, and forested landscapes.
Visit Qianshan National Park (Thousand Mountains), Jade Buddha Garden (home to one of the world's largest jade Buddha statues), Tang Dynasty Hot Springs, and Anshan Museum.
Day 1: Visit the Jade Buddha Garden and Anshan city center.
Day 2: Full-day trip to Qianshan National Park for hiking and temple visits.
Local specialties include Anshan shaomai (steamed dumplings), grilled seafood from the Liaodong Bay, Liaoning-style stews, and pork with pickled vegetables.
Jade products from the Jade Buddha Garden, steel-themed souvenirs, and local dried seafood are popular. Major shopping centers include Taiping Department Store and Wanda Plaza.
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