Benxi
Benxi is a prefecture-level city located in the east of Liaoning province, People's Republic of China, southeast of the provincial capital of Shenyang.
As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,326,018, of whom 809,655 lived in the built-up area made of 3 urban districts. It was founded as a metallurgical center in 1915. Benxi Iron and Steel Company (Bengang) is the largest employer in the city, and used to be the fourth-largest steel company in China. The second-largest industry in Benxi is coal mining. The city has pollution problems due to steel production and coal mining.
Getting to Benxi
From Shenyang High-speed trains regularly run from Shenyang to Benxi, with journeys taking between 35 and 40 minutes depending on the service. Tickets typically cost around ¥30. From Dalian If you're travelling from Dalian, six high-speed trains operate daily, with the trip taking just under four hours and costing approximately ¥160.
Worth seeing
- 01Spa Temple
- 02Nantian Gate
- 03Wangtian Cave
- 04Dishui Cave
- 05Benxi Water Caves
- 06Benxi Lake Park
Getting around Benxi the local way
- Go nextThere are minibuses from Benxi Train Station.
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