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View Plans & PricingArea: 8,411 km² (prefecture-level city)
Population: Approximately 1.3 million (2020 census)
Benxi is named after the Benxi Lake, which in turn derives its name from the Benxi River. It is an industrial city in eastern Liaoning known for iron and steel production.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Benxi has no commercial airport; the nearest major airport is in Shenyang. Benxi Railway Station and Benxi New Town Station connect to Shenyang and Dandong via rail. Buses and taxis are available.
Liaoning University of Science and Technology (Benxi campus) and Benxi Polytechnic are the main local institutions.
Benxi is famous for its water caves, karst formations, and forests. Benxi Water Cave is one of the longest underground water-filled caves in Asia. The region has a humid continental climate.
Top sites include Benxi Water Cave, Guanmen Mountain National Forest Park, Tanggou Forest Park, and Wunü Mountain.
Day 1: Visit Benxi Water Cave and the nearby karst landscape.
Day 2: Hike in Guanmen Mountain or Tanggou Forest Park.
Try Northeastern dishes such as stewed pork with vermicelli, grilled river fish, wild mushroom dishes, and local tofu products.
Local specialties include Benxi inkstones, wild mushrooms, forest honey, and steel-related souvenirs. Main shopping is in the city center.
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