Liuding Mountain Cultural Tourism Area

​​Overview​​

Located 3km south of Dunhua city, this ​​52 km²​​ complex combines ​​natural beauty​​ with ​​cultural significance​​, earning recognition as:

• ​​AAAAA-rated​​ scenic area (2015)
• National patriotism education base
• "China's Top 10 Cultural-Ecological Resorts" (2015)

​​Key Attractions​​

1. ​​Religious Sites​​:

   • ​​Golden Summit Buddha​​: 48m seated bronze Sakyamuni statue, the world's tallest. Faces Hong Kong's Tian Tan Buddha, symbolizing national unity.
   • ​​Zhengjue Temple​​: World's largest ​​Buddhist nunnery​​, housing:
     • Jade Buddha Hall
     • Thousand-Hand Guanyin Pavilion

2. ​​Historical Zones​​:

   • ​​Qing Ancestral Temple​​: Manchu cultural center with artifacts and worship ceremonies.
   • ​​Bohai Ancient Tombs​​: 235 tombs from the ​​Balhae Kingdom​​ (698-926 AD), including Princess Zhenhui's epitaph.

3. ​​Natural Landscapes​​:

   • ​​Shengliang Lake​​: Central water feature surrounded by wetlands.
   • ​​Forests​​: 96% coverage with 22°C summer temperatures and 20,000/cm³ negative ions.

​​Cultural Significance​​

• ​​Buddhist Pilgrimage​​: Hosts annual rituals attracting 1M+ visitors.
• ​​Manchu Heritage​​: Global gathering site for Manchu descendants.
• ​​Archaeology​​: Bohai tombs are ​​UNESCO World Heritage tentative-listed​​.

​​Visitor Experience​​

• ​​Activities​​:
  • Boating on Shengliang Lake
  • Forest meditation trails
  • Winter ice sculptures
• ​​Practical Info​​:
  • ​​Hours​​: 7:30-17:00 (May-Oct); 7:30-16:30 (Nov-Apr)
  • ​​Tickets​​: ¥90 (adults), ¥10 shuttle fee
  • ​​Transport​​: Bus Line 8 from Dunhua Station (15-min intervals)

​​Awards & Recognition​​

• National ​​Eco-Tourism Demonstration Zone​​ (2021)
• ISO-certified environmental management

Liuding Mountain merges ​​spirituality, history, and ecology​​, offering a unparalleled window into Northeast Asia's cultural legacy.