Wunü Mountain City
五女山城
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the site of Hesheng'gu, the first capital of the Goguryeo kingdom, with a mountaintop plateau overlooking Huanren Reservoir.
Wunü Mountain lies northeast of the town of Huanren in Huanren Manchu Autonomous County. Its main peak rises about 820 meters, with sheer cliffs on three sides and a flat plateau on top. It is believed to be Hesheng'gu, the first capital when Goguryeo was founded in 37 BC. In 2004 it was inscribed as part of the World Heritage listing “Goguryeo Royal Capitals, Royal Tombs and Aristocratic Tombs.” Visitors can climb steep stone steps, including the “Eighteen Turns,” to explore the palace, barracks, water reservoirs and city-wall ruins, with views over the Hun River and Huanren Reservoir. A Wunü Mountain Museum sits at the foot of the mountain. Ticket and shuttle prices vary, so check on site. Allow 3–4 hours. Benxi city is about 140 km away, and it is worth spending a night in Huanren.
Opening hours
About 7:00 AM–5:00 PM (shorter in winter)