7-Day Tour along G331 (Departing and Returning from Shenyang)
Itinerary Overview
Detailed Itinerary
D1: Airport Pickup & Northeast Errenzhuan
Meals: Self-catering
Accommodation: Shenyang 4-star hotel (e.g., Vienna International Hotel or similar)
Pickup based on flight schedule. The Northeast Errenzhuan (东北二人转) performance is arranged according to time availability; guests need to go 自行前往 independently, and no refund is provided if there’s a time conflict.
Northeast Errenzhuan (东北二人转):
Also known as Xiao Yangko (小秧歌), Shuang Wanyi (双玩艺), Bengbeng (蹦蹦), Guokou (过口), Shuangtiao Bianqu (双条边曲), Fengliu (风柳), Chunge (春歌), Banban Xi (半班戏), etc., this folk art was listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产) in 2006.
D2: Shenyang, Fushun & Tonghua
Meals: Breakfast, Manchu Eight Bowls (满族八大碗)
Accommodation: Tonghua 4-star hotel (e.g., Dongfang Jiari Hotel or similar)
Shenyang Imperial Palace (沈阳故宫):
Also called Shengjing Imperial Palace (盛京皇宫), built in 1625 during the early Qing Dynasty. It’s one of China’s two remaining royal palace complexes and the only royal architecture north of the Great Wall.
Zhang Xueliang Former Residence (张学良旧居陈列馆):
Covering 53,000㎡ with a construction area of 35,000㎡, it’s the best-preserved celebrity residence in Northeast China. A national AAAA-level scenic spot (国家 AAAA 级旅游景区), key national cultural relic protection unit (全国重点文物保护单位), and Liaoning Patriotic Education Base (辽宁省爱国主义教育示范基地).
Hetu Ala City (赫图阿拉城):
The capital of the Later Jin Dynasty, located in Laocheng Village, Yongling Town, Xinbin Manchu Autonomous County, Fushun. The Manchu name “hetu ala” means “horizontal ridge (横岗)”.
Tonghua Red Wine Factory (通化红葡萄酒厂):
Founded in 1937, one of China’s earliest wineries and a representative of sweet wine production. Known as the “Red National Wine (红色国酒)”, it has been served at state banquets and national conferences, named “National Day Wine (国庆酒)” by Premier Zhou Enlai. It’s the birthplace of China’s first port wine and ice wine, with honors like “中华老字号” (China Time-honored Brand) and national key cultural relic protection unit (全国重点文物保护单位).
D3: Changbai Mountain & Korean Culture
Meals: Breakfast, Korean Song and Dance Performance Dinner (朝鲜族歌舞表演餐)
Accommodation: Changbai Mountain 5-star hotel (e.g., Jinshuihe Hot Spring Hotel or similar)
Changbai Mountain North Scenic Area (长白山北景区):
Located in Erdaobaihe Town, featuring natural wonders like Tianchi (天池), Changbai Waterfall (长白飞瀑), Julong Hot Spring Group (聚龙温泉群), Small Tianchi (小天池), etc.
Tianchi (天池): A boundary lake between China and North Korea, with an altitude of 2189.1m, depth of 373m, and area of 9.82k㎡.
Changbai Waterfall (长白飞瀑): A 68m waterfall at the end of Chengcha River, known for its grandeur.
Julong Hot Spring Group (聚龙温泉群): The largest and hottest hot spring in Changbai, with temperatures up to 82℃, rich in minerals beneficial for health.
Changbai Mountain Korean Ancient Village (长白山朝鲜族古村落):
Experience Korean folk culture: visit museums for architecture and food (e.g., kimchi and tteok), interact with “Stone Grandpa (石头爷爷)” guardian culture, and enjoy a dinner with song and dance performances.
Changbai Mountain Hot Spring Experience (长白山火山温泉体验):
Sodium bicarbonate hot springs with temperatures 60℃+, ideal for beauty and health, beneficial for arthritis and cardiovascular health.
D4: Ji’an & Yalu River
Meals: Breakfast, Goryeo Fire Pot (高丽火盆)
Accommodation: Ji’an 4-star hotel (e.g., Xiangzhou Garden Hotel or similar, 集安 4 钻酒店 香洲花园酒店或同级)
Ji’an National Gate Scenic Area (Anton First Crossing of the Korean War, 集安国门景区（抗美援朝第一渡）):
The only border gate with both railway and road ports in China, known as the “First Gate of Northeast China (东北第一国门)”, symbolizing the Korean War spirit.
Big Guitar Park (大吉他公园):
A landmark in Ji’an with a 19.1m-tall guitar sculpture and light show, integrating tourism, leisure, and culture.
Yalu River Scenic Area (鸭绿江风景区):
A border tourism area with Jiangnan-style landscapes, steep cliffs, and historic sites, known as the “Small Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall (塞外小江南)”.
D5: Dandong & Andong Old Street
Meals: Breakfast, Hekou Northeastern Farmhouse Feast (河口东北农家宴)
Accommodation: Dandong 4-star hotel (e.g., Jianguo Weinisi Hotel or similar, 丹东 4 钻酒店 建国威尼斯饭店或同级)
Fengshang Hekou Scenic Area (凤上河口景区):
A beautiful rural area and historic crossing point of the Korean War. Cruise the Yalu River to view North Korean border scenery, including guard posts and villages.
Andong Old Street (安东老街):
A retro street recreating old Andong (Dandong’s former name) with traditional architecture, local snacks, and cultural performances.
D6: Dandong to Shenyang
Meals: Breakfast, Self-catering
Accommodation: Shenyang 4-star hotel (e.g., Vienna International Hotel or similar, 沈阳 4 钻酒店 维也纳国际酒店或同级)
Yalu River Broken Bridge (鸭绿江断桥):
The first bridge on the Yalu River, bombed during the Korean War, now a historic relic symbolizing the war.
Zhongjie Pedestrian Street (中街步行街):
Shenyang’s famous commercial street with honors like “China’s Top 10 Famous Commercial Streets (中国首批十大著名商业街)”.
Toutiao Hutong (头条胡同):
A food street transforming from a historic silk market into a hub for internet-famous snacks across China.
D7: Departure
Meals: Breakfast, Self-catering
Accommodation: Warm Home (温暖的家)
Drop-off based on flight schedule, with 24-hour Shenyang airport transfer available.
