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Voykit pocket guide · China
Fushun
Spend 1–2 days for heritage sites (Yongling Tomb, Lei Feng Hall) and a theme park; skip if only passing between Shenyang and Beijing.
Fushun is a former industrial hub in Liaoning with UNESCO‑listed heritage (Yongling Tomb, Hetu Ala) and a few museums and parks. A short stay lets you see the main sites and sample local food without long travel times.
- Country
- China
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, pollution)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CNY
- Money
- Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones are free), and per-payment and yearly caps apply — check the app. Keep a second way to pay.
- Daily spend
- Budget ¥150–250 excl. bed · Mid ¥300–500 excl. bed · High ¥600+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- A roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire 119 · Ambulance 120
- Plugs
- Types A, C, I · 220 V · 50 Hz · Many sockets take flat two-pin (A), round two-pin (C) and angled three-pin (I) plugs; UK plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.; Taxis and DiDi: No tip.; Tour guides and drivers: Expected on organised tours: about ¥100–200 a day for a guide, ¥50–100 for a driver.; Hotel porters: Not expected; ¥10–20 in luxury hotels.
- Water
- Not for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5, and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms. Restaurants serve hot water or tea.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls. Carry tissues — many have no paper.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus fare city centre → heritage site | ¥16 |
| Royal Ocean World entry | ¥70–140 |
| Lei Feng Hall entry | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SHE · Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
- 30–40 min by road to Fushun; frequent domestic and regional flights.
Typical fares
- Shenyang Taoxian → Fushun (taxi)
- ≈ ¥120–150, 30–40 min (check)
- City bus fare
- ¥16 per ride (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
City buses run every 10–30 min; main line from South Station to heritage sites costs ¥16 (check schedule). Taxis cost ¥30–40 for short trips. Walkable downtown area.
See and do
Known for
- Yongling Tomb (UNESCO)
- Hetu Ala (Xing City) historic site
- Lei Feng Memorial Hall
- Royal Ocean World aquarium
- Coal‑industry heritage
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Yongling Tomb (UNESCO) | Bus from South Station, every half hour, ~30 min ride | ≈45 min |
| Hetu Ala (Xing City) historic capital | Bus from South Station, ~70 km (43 mi) east, 1 h 15 minBus from South Station, ~43 mi (70 km) east, 1 h 15 min | ≈1 h 30 min |
| Lei Feng Memorial Hall | Bus No. 811 from city centre, 10 min | ≈20 min |
| Royal Ocean World | Bus No. 811, 15 min from city centre | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Fushun Friendship Hotel
- Four-star, near south train/bus station; ¥442 per night.
- Fushun Coal Hotels
- Three-star, central district; price not listed.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 对不起duìbuqǐ |
| Thank you | 谢谢xièxiè |
| How much is this? | 这个多少钱？zhè ge duōshǎo qián? |
| Where is the bus stop? | 公交站在哪里？gōngjiāo zhàn zài nǎlǐ? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and a nod; use surnames with a title; avoid: Hugs and cheek kisses
- Face: Disagree privately and indirectly; avoid: Correcting or embarrassing someone in front of others
- Gifts: Give with two hands; expect the gift to be refused once or twice and opened later; avoid: Clocks, umbrellas, white flowers, sets of four
- Business cards: Present and receive with both hands, read it, keep it on the table; avoid: Writing on it or pocketing it at once
- Queues and crowds: Hold your ground politely in scrums at buses and lifts; avoid: Taking pushing personally
- Temples: Walk clockwise around Tibetan stupas and prayer wheels; remove hats; avoid: Touching statues or photographing where signs forbid
- Politics: Listen; follow your host's lead; avoid: Raising Tibet, Taiwan, Xinjiang, 1989 or the party leadership
- Numbers and colour: Red and 8 are lucky; red envelopes carry money gifts; avoid: Writing names in red; the number 4
Scams and watch-outs
- Air quality can be poor due to heavy industry; check daily AQI.
- Some attractions (War Criminals Centre) may be closed for renovation; verify opening before travel.
Generally safe; watch air‑quality alerts, keep valuables secure, and use well‑lit streets after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Fushun yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Yongling Tomb (UNESCO)
- Hetu Ala (Xing City) historic site
- Lei Feng Memorial Hall
- Royal Ocean World aquarium
- Coal‑industry heritage
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Fushun: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1275395
- Wikivoyage: Fushun, revision 5239248 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239248
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/fushun). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.