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Notable points about Anshan

1. Anshan, Liaoning is home to Qianshan National Park, where Buddhist temples are carved into dramatic granite peaks, offering spiritual hikes found nowhere else in China.
2. Unlike other industrial cities, Anshan blends heavy industry with lush natural landscapes, earning it the nickname “Steel City in a Garden.”
3. Visit in late spring (May–June) when Qianshan’s azaleas bloom across the mountains and the weather is mild and dry.
4. Anshan is budget-friendly, with local hotels and meals costing 30–50% less than in nearby Dalian or Shenyang.
5. Try morning tai chi with locals at 219 Park and soak with them afterward in Tanggangzi Hot Springs, famed for centuries-old healing traditions.
6. Don’t miss Guo Bao Rou (crispy sweet pork), a northeastern classic perfected by Anshan’s old-school family-run eateries like Lao Bian Dumpling House.
7. Getting around is easy with the Anshan Metro Line 1 and a reliable bus network—taxi rides within the city average just 10–15 RMB.
8. Explore the Jade Buddha Palace, a little-known museum-temple hybrid housing the world’s largest jade Buddha statue, carved from a single 260-ton stone mined locally.
9. English is not widely spoken, but locals are helpful; download Baidu Translate and carry cash, as smaller spots rarely accept international cards.
10. Watching the sunrise over misty Qianshan peaks after a temple stay is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that leaves most visitors speechless.

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