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Benxi
Spend 1–2 days in Benxi to see the Water Caves and nearby mountains; easy day‑trip from Shenyang or Dalian.
Benxi, Liaoning, shifted from heavy industry to tourism. Main draws are the Water Caves, Guanmen Mountain and local markets. It is reachable by high‑speed rail from Shenyang (≈35 min) and Dalian (≈4 h). One full day covers the caves and a mountain hike; a second day adds lakes or market browsing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow)
- Airport
- SYX
- Nights
- 1–2
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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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Benxi110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Benxi, 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
- SafetyBenxi is generally safe; watch for traffic when crossing streets and confirm taxi fares.
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- 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.
- AirportSYX Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (High‑speed rail to Benxi ~35 min, ¥30 (≈ US$5)).
- Getting aroundHigh‑speed rail from Shenyang (35‑40 min, ¥30 (≈ US$5)) or Dalian (≈4 h, ¥160).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealStreet snack¥5–20 (≈ US$1–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi start¥6 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus fare¥2 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel, a night, per personCN¥130 (≈ US$19)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per personCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per personCN¥450 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · High CN¥250 (≈ US$35)
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 →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
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
- SYX Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (High‑speed rail to Benxi ~35 min, ¥30)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Feb
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Benxi: 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
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
13 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
12 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
11 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
High‑speed rail from Shenyang (35‑40 min, ¥30) or Dalian (≈4 h, ¥160). Taxis start at ¥6; public buses ¥2. Use Alipay transport function. Didi app has limited drivers.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Water Caves (Shuidong National Park)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Minibus from Benxi Train Station, about 30 min
Boat tour of flooded caves; check seasonal opening.
Guanmen Mountain
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus from Long Distance Bus Station, ~1 h; taxi ¥100 (≈ US$14) one way
Entry ¥60, hiking paths.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Halian Business Hotel
Budget, near train station, ¥130/night
Guanting Holiday Hotel
Mid‑range, near train station, ¥300/night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥80–120 CNY (≈ US$12–17) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥120–200 CNY (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel2 × 1 night × CN¥130 | CN¥260 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥80 | CN¥160 |
| High‑speed train Shenyang → Benxi (one‑way)2 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥60 |
| Taxi start fare2 × CN¥6 · check | CN¥12 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × CN¥250 · check | CN¥500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥99 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥546 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,091≈ US$160 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Street snack | ¥5–20 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Taxi start | ¥6 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus fare | ¥2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Water Caves boat tour | ¥60–120 (≈ US$9–17) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi fares can rise after midnight; confirm price before boarding.
- Didi rides may be scarce during peak times.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Shenyang; Chinese emergency hotline 12301 for tourists.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shenyang → Benxi high‑speed: ≈ ¥30, 35 min (check)
- Taxi start in Benxi: ¥6 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 水洞在哪里？ — Where is the water cave? (shuǐdòng zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
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 Benxi. 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: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Rail from Shenyang to Benxi (¥30, 35 min).
- Bus/taxi to Water Caves and Guanmen Mountain.
- Budget hotels near train station for quick turnover.
Sources
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