Yingkou: A Testament of Rich Chinese Culture
Home of the Liaoning Flying Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association, Yingkou, China is a prefecture-level city in Liaoning Province. This charming city has a stunning population of 1.3 million residents. The easiest way for tourists to get to Yingkou is through the Anshan Teng’ao Airport.
Best Time to Visit
A lot of festivals happen year-round in Liaoning Province, which Yingkou is a part of. Every September, the Shenyang International Tourism Festival for the Exhibition of Qing Cultures is held. Basically, it started in 1998 with a tourism week that celebrates the Qing Dynasty. Today, it is a grand celebration of economic and trade exchange, academic and cultural communications, and of course, the booming tourism industry. During the festival, visitors may enjoy activities such as the Great Parade for the royal etiquette, Saman mid-autumn festival ceremonial dances, among others. Then, there is the Locust Tree Festival every May. Tourists flock the country during this period, primarily because of their interest in locust trees.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Liaoning Province derived its name from Daliao River, 1 of the 7 main river systems in China. Popularly known as the Mother River in northeastern China, it drains a catchment basin of more than 232,000 sq. km. It is a fascinating and significant landmark, dividing the province into 2 regions, the Liaodong in the east and Liaoxi in the west. The province is also home to the Shanhai Square, where a lot of classical buildings have been erected by Japanese during the early 20th century. Get to book at the nearest Yingkou, China hotels, like the Fortune-Tang Hotel, and the 4-star Howard Johnson Minmetals Plaza that both boast of cozy rooms and incredible window views.
