Major city · China
Anshan鞍山
Give Anshan one full day for Qianshan and the Jade Buddha, or skip it: it is a steel city 20 min from Shenyang by high-speed rail.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (humid, heaviest rain), Jan–Feb (well below freezing)
- Airports
- AOG · SHE
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Anshan is Liaoning's third-largest city and one of China's biggest steel producers, about 92 km south of Shenyang. Travellers come for two things: Qianshan National Park, a ridge of jagged peaks with Buddhist and Taoist temples, and the Jade Buddha Temple, home to a 260-tonne jade Buddha. The city itself is industrial and spread out; most trips use it as a day trip from Shenyang rather than a base.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Anshan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyAnshan is a normal industrial Chinese city and is safe for tourists by day and evening.
- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAOG Anshan Teng'ao Airport (15 km south-east of the centre, about 30 min by car; domestic routes only (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu).).AOG Anshan Teng'ao Airport (9.3 mi south-east of the centre, about 30 min by car; domestic routes only (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu).).
- Getting aroundCity buses cover most of the centre for ¥1–2 (≈ under US$1); bus 8 runs past the Jade Buddha Temple (¥2 (≈ under US$1)) and ends at Qianshan Park (¥8 (≈ US$2))…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealNoodle or rice meal¥15–40 (≈ US$3–6)
- Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 miTaxi to Qianshanabout ¥30 (≈ US$5)
- Metro or bus rideCity bus ride¥1–2 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketBathhouse entry (city, not hot spring)¥28–60 (≈ US$4–9)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personCN¥60 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomCN¥600 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · Mid CN¥600 (≈ US$85) · High CN¥1,200 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AOG Anshan Teng'ao Airport (15 km south-east of the centre, about 30 min by car; domestic routes only (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu).) · SHE Shenyang Taoxian International (About 90 km north, roughly 1.5 h by road; the nearest international gateway. Coaches run to Anshan.)AOG Anshan Teng'ao Airport (9.3 mi south-east of the centre, about 30 min by car; domestic routes only (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu).) · SHE Shenyang Taoxian International (About 56 mi north, roughly 1.5 h by road; the nearest international gateway. Coaches run to Anshan.)
Weather and climate
Anshan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−3°C26°F
−11°C12°F
4 rd
Feb
1°C34°F
−7°C19°F
4 rd
Mar
8°C47°F
0°C31°F
5 rd
Apr
17°C63°F
8°C46°F
7 rd
May
24°C76°F
14°C57°F
8 rd
Jun
28°C82°F
19°C66°F
10 rd
Jul
30°C86°F
22°C72°F
13 rd
Aug
29°C85°F
21°C71°F
12 rd
Sep
25°C77°F
16°C60°F
8 rd
Oct
17°C63°F
8°C46°F
6 rd
Nov
7°C45°F
−1°C30°F
5 rd
Dec
−1°C31°F
−9°C17°F
4 rd
High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City buses cover most of the centre for ¥1–2; bus 8 runs past the Jade Buddha Temple (¥2) and ends at Qianshan Park (¥8), leaving from Jianguo Street behind the long-distance bus station. Taxis are metered: ¥7 for the first 3 km, then about ¥2 per km; a taxi to Qianshan is around ¥30. High-speed trains use Anshan West station, not the central station.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Shenyang
goDoor to door: About 1 h city centre to city centre
High-speed rail from Anshan West to Shenyang, about 20 min in summer
The practical base for Anshan: sleep in Shenyang, ride down for the day.
Liaoyang
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Train or coach north, about 30–40 min
Older city with a pagoda and museum; pairs well with Anshan on one line.
Tieling
skipDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Train north via Shenyang
No reason to add it to an Anshan trip.
Panjin
cautionDoor to door: 2–3 h
Coach or train west via the G16 corridor
Red-beach season is autumn; check access before committing.
Yingkou
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Train or coach south-west, about 1.5 h
Port city; useful only if you are continuing to Dalian.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Train station and 219 Road
Central; walk to Lieshishan Park and 219 Park, buses to Qianshan leave from here.
Tiexi district
West end near the city air terminal on Qianshan West Road; quieter, cheaper rooms.
Qianshan district
Near the park gate and hot-spring resorts; best if Qianshan is your whole reason for coming.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥250–450 (≈ US$35–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥450–900 (≈ US$65–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥900 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × CN¥300 | CN¥300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥600 | CN¥1,200 |
| Bus 8 to Qianshan, return2 × CN¥16 · check | CN¥32 |
| Qianshan entry, peak season2 × CN¥80 · check | CN¥160 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CN¥100 | CN¥200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥189 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥1,041 per person per day, bed included | CN¥2,081≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in yuan; long-distance trains and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| City bus ride | ¥1–2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi to Qianshan | about ¥30 (≈ US$5) |
| Noodle or rice meal | ¥15–40 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Bathhouse entry (city, not hot spring) | ¥28–60 (≈ US$4–9) |
| Qianshan entry | ¥80 (≈ US$12) peak / ¥60 (≈ US$9) off peak (check) |
| Jade Buddha Temple entry | ¥60 (≈ US$9) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter highs stay below freezing and the high-speed line runs at reduced speed in cold weather: allow extra time.
- Qianshan is a full day of stairs; cable cars do not reach the top, so expect climbing.
- The Jade Buddha Temple and the underground Lohan display are ticketed separately.
- Airport is domestic-only: international arrivals come through Shenyang.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Anshan鞍山
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My bed tonight
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请带我去这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
No embassies in Anshan; most countries keep embassies in Beijing and consulates-general in Shenyang (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 8, station → Qianshan: ¥8 (≈ US$2), about 40 min (check)
- Taxi, station → Qianshan: about ¥30 (≈ US$5)
- High-speed rail, Anshan West → Shenyang: about 20 min in summer (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshao qián)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ)
- 请带我去这个地址 — Please take me to this address (qǐng dài wǒ qù zhège dìzhǐ)
- 我听不懂 — I don't understand (wǒ tīng bu dǒng)
Carry your hotel name and address in Chinese: English is rare in taxis and buses.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Anshan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (humid, heaviest rain), Jan–Feb (well below freezing) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for AOG and SHE: last coach times, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: station and 219 Road, Tiexi, Qianshan gate.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Qianshan, Jade Buddha Temple, Tanggangzi) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter and rain fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialAnshan municipal government
- officialQianshan National Park
- secondaryWikivoyage: Anshan, revision 5234998 (CC BY-SA 4.0)