Happy TravellerWelcome to Jinzhou, a coastal prefecture-level city in central-west Liaoning province, China. With a history dating back over a thousand years, Jinzhou is a city steeped in culture and tradition. Located in the Liaoxi Corridor, it is an important transportation hub connecting North China and Northeast China, making it a crucial economic center in western Liaoning. The city’s northern shore encompasses a coastline of 97.7 km (60.7 mi), with the Port of Jinzhou being China’s northernmost seaport. With a population of 2,703,853 (2020 census), Jinzhou is the fifth-most populous city in Liaoning.
Jinzhou has a monsoon-influenced humid continental climate, with four distinct seasons. The annual mean temperature is 9.50 °C (49.1 °F), with the majority of annual precipitation occurring in July and August. Fossil-bearing rocks are exposed in the city’s vicinity, including the Yixian Formation, one of the world’s most important fossil sites.
Jinzhou has a wide range of industries, including petrochemistry, metallurgy, textiles, pharmacy, and building materials. The city is home to the Jinzhou Economic and Technical Development Zone, which was established in 1992. The development zone is among the first province-level development zones approved by Liaoning Province and enjoys convenient transportation with easy access to Jinzhou Seaport, Jinzhou airport, and several state highways.
When it comes to transportation, Jinzhou Bay Airport provides air transport to major airports in China, while the city has two railway stations, one designated for long trips and one for shorter routes. Taxis are readily available, and bus routes blanket the city and provide the most economical means of transportation.
Jinzhou is headquarters of the 40th Group Army of the People’s Liberation Army, one of the three group armies that comprise the Shenyang Military Region responsible for defending China’s northeastern borders with Russia and North Korea.
Tourists visiting Jinzhou will find plenty to see and do. The Liaoshen Campaign Memorial commemorates the Liaoshen Campaign of 1948, a large museum that holds and displays over 16,000 pieces of equipment used during the campaign, including rifles, machine guns, mortars, cannons, and tanks. Yiwulü Mountain is located in the west of Beizhen City of Jinzhou and is one of the three sacred mountains in Northeast China. Wanghai Mountain is the main peak, with a height of 867 meters above sea level, and tourist spots such as Beizhen Temple, Shenshui Bridge, Fish Pool, Guanyin Pavilion, Sijiao Pavilion, Kuangguang Pavilion, Lotus Stone, Cloud Pass, and Wanghai Temple are scattered throughout the mountain range. Guangji Pagoda is located in Guta Park situated at the heart of Jinzhou, a 72-meter-tall tower and an example of beautiful Liao-style architecture, with thirteen levels in an octagonal shape.
Jinzhou is an enchanting destination that should be on every traveler’s bucket list. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, or natural beauty, Jinzhou has something to offer everyone. Come and explore this hidden gem for yourself!
