Dabinggou National Forest Park
大冰沟国家森林公园
A canyon forest park in Sishan Ridge, Nanfen District, with remnant ice in the gorge even in midsummer. It is good for both summer cooling and autumn maple viewing.
Dabinggou lies in Sishan Ridge Manchu Township, Nanfen District, Benxi. It is about 34 km from Benxi city center and about 100 km from Shenyang. Groundwater in the valley stays around 4°C year-round. Ice formed in winter can last into July or August, and summer temperatures are about 10°C cooler than in the city, making it a popular summer escape in Benxi. The main gorge has a kilometer-long forest spring trail. Other sights include the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army secret camp site at Dawang Gully, the ancient charcoal kiln site at Fengshan Duodao, and wild stands of Tiannü magnolia (Magnolia sieboldii). In autumn, the Duodao Maple Gallery is a popular maple-viewing route. Entry costs from about RMB 49, with electric shuttle buses at an extra charge. It is best reached by car, taking the Shendan Expressway exit at the bridgehead and then a provincial road.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00