Liuding Mountain Cultural Tourism Area
六鼎山
A national 5A-rated scenic area south of Dunhua city that brings together Buddhist culture, Qing ancestral legends and Bohai Kingdom history on a single mountain. It is a must-visit in Dunhua.
Liuding Mountain takes its name from the six peaks that encircle it. The scenic area includes Zhengjue Temple, the largest Buddhist nunnery in Northeast China, a 48-metre-tall Golden Cauldron Great Buddha, the Manchu Qing Ancestor Shrine and the Liuding Mountain ancient tomb complex of Bohai Kingdom nobility. Here you can learn about Buddhism, Qing ancestral legends and Bohai Kingdom history all in one visit. Admission is about 100 yuan, including some shuttle buses; check official sources for current prices. It's open roughly 08:00 to 17:00. The mountain is about 5 kilometres from the city centre, a 10-minute taxi ride. Exploring the entire area takes half a day.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (earlier in winter)
Nearby sights
- Zhengjue Temple & Golden Buddha
- Qing Ancestral Shrine
- Liudingshan Ancient Tombs
- Jiangdong Twenty-Four Stones
- Aodong Ancient City Site
- Beishan Park
- Chengshanzi Mountain City (Dongmou Mountain)
- Hancongling Red Tourism & Maple Area