Anshan is the third largest city in Liaoning Province, located 89 km from one of Shenyang's administrative centers. It is the largest center in China for the production of steel, while possessing huge reserves of magnesite and talc. The emphasis on industrialization also affected the population of about 3.65 million souls. The Qianshan Mountain Range is an indispensable component of the local landscape.
In addition, the "steel capital" is known for the world's largest Buddha carved out of jade, a national park named after the mountain, and a public sanatorium with thermal springs of Tangantzi, a pilgrimage site for fans of Chinese folk medicine.
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History and culture
The area in which Anshan is located was inhabited many thousands of years ago, but for the first time a local settlement as a city was spoken of in the 14th century .Being a strategically important point, in the 16th century the city was fortified by the Ming dynasty, who created the Great Minsk Empire, to oppose the Manchus .The further history of development was already connected with another people - the Japanese, who for a long time ruled Anshan and turned it into the largest industrial center .The city, at least twice, destroyed and rebuilt .For example, he suffered badly during the Russo-Japanese War at the beginning of the century .
In the composition of China, Anshan returned after World War II. Today, the north-eastern part of the country to which it belongs, the "steel capital" is one of the most important industrial zones.
How to get to Anshan
There are two ways to get to Anshan by plane. The first is a flight to Beijing, and then - an internal flight to the local airport. When choosing this method, it is necessary to take into account that planes to this city from the capital fly only once a day. From the airport to the city center can be reached either by taxi or on a rented car. The journey takes about half an hour.
The second way is to fly to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, located 20 km from Shenyang .The airport accepts flights from Russia .The only downside is that it is far enough away from Anshan .The distance to be overcome is about 90 km .Transfer from the airport to the city by taxi takes about two hours .Also there is an opportunity to use public transport, bus .The fastest way is to get to the center of Shenyang first, and then - by bus to Anshan .Also there are routes that are less frequent, going directly through the airport .
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By bus
Anshan Bus Station is located in the city center in close proximity to the railway station. It serves buses connecting neighboring cities (for example, Shenyang), and long-distance flights. In particular, buses from Beijing come here.
According to the schedule, buses to Shenyang go every 10-15 minutes. However, the actual dispatch is made as the transport is filled. The fare is about 25 RMB one way.
By train
Anshan can be reached by train both from nearby cities and from other provinces such as Jilin, Heilongjiang. Besides this, trains from Beijing come here.
Climate
Clear +3 ° С a day -4 ° C at night ° С water |
Clear +7 ° C in the afternoon -4 ° C at night ° С water |
Cloudy, light snow -2 ° С in the afternoon -4 ° C at night ° С water |
| Anshan weather forecast for 10 days | ||
In summer, from June to August, in Anshan you can find a high humidity and a temperature of about +30 ° C. This is the time of strong and regular rains. In winter, from November to mid-March, it is cold and snowy. The average temperature is about -20 ° C. In the spring and autumn, unlike the summer, rains practically do not go. Low humidity, sun and good weather are characteristic features of this period. The main disadvantage is a strong wind.
Kitchen and restaurants
Chinese cuisine in its original form after all to an amateur .If you are a fan of Chinese noodles from a restaurant near your home does not mean that you will like local dishes .Therefore, before traveling, it is better to get acquainted with China's gastronomy in a slightly more detailed way .About European cuisine for the time will have to forget .Even if you decide to go to the Anshan sanatorium, which is largely due to foreigners, the dinner will be exclusively from the national dishes .The cheapest option (about 1-2 yuan) - food on the street .This analogue of fast food is most often found near educational institutions .
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Treatment
The state sanatorium with thermal springs of Tangantzi was opened on May 16, 1950 - it is the first and largest state sanatorium in China.
The source of Tangantzi belongs to a high-temperature source with radioactive radon and sulfate. The outlet temperature is + 72 ℃. Over the past 50 years, clinical practice has proved that water of hydrothermal has a great influence for the treatment of 60 chronic diseases. For example, for rheumatoid arthritis, spondylitis, osteoarthritis, traumatic effects, skin disease, diseases from age, etc.
Cold source: its chemical composition is stable, the temperature is + 9 ... + 13 ℃. More information: on the Tanganzi source site.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions
The main local attraction is the Jade Buddha Garden, which houses the world's largest Buddha carved from the Chinese used for religious purposes .For a huge statue a special temple was built, which is located on the territory of the park with a unique name - 219 .Park 219 is named in memory of the legendary event, the final liberation of China from the power of "foreigners" .In addition to a variety of sculptures and playgrounds, there you can find lakes and picturesque nature .Entrance to the park is free, to the temple with a Buddha statue - about 60 yuan . Photo by Anshan (15)