Xingcheng is located in the north temperate zone and belongs to the sub-temperate monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 8.7℃ and an average humidity of 25.7℃ in July. The surface temperature of Xingcheng seaside is 20℃ in July and 23℃ in August. The climate is mild and pleasant all year round, with four distinct seasons, hot in summer, no severe cold in winter, warm in spring and cool in autumn, which is conducive to the development of tourism and recuperation.
Xingcheng is located in the northeast corner of Xingcheng. It is 3 14km from Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning, 4 15km from Beijing, 30km from Huludao Port and 20km from Qinhuangdao Port. Jingha 102 National Highway and Beijing-Shenyang Expressway cross the urban area, and the traffic is very convenient, which is the traffic from North China to Northeast China.
Xingcheng is surrounded by mountains and waters, with southeast coastal plains, central hills and northwest mountains. Xingcheng has unique geographical and resource advantages and is rich in natural resources. There are abundant land resources, vast aquatic resources, rich mineral resources and world-famous tourism and recuperation resources. Xingcheng is rich in fruits, and it is a national high-quality fruit production base. Xingcheng has a coastline of 76 kilometers, especially rich in seafood.
Xingcheng has a long history. As far away as the primitive society, human beings thrived here. It belonged to the land of foxes and bamboos in the Shang Dynasty, Liaoxi County after the unification of Qin in the Warring States Period, Liucheng County and Laiyuan County in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. The name of Xingcheng originated from the eighth year of Emperor Zongtong of Liao Dynasty (AD 990), and Xingcheng County was located in Yanzhou. Ningyuan Acropolis was built in Ming Dynasty and Ningyuan County was built in Qing Dynasty. 19 14 (in the third year of the Republic of China) has reused the name of Xingcheng so far. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Xingcheng was a military fortress in the north. The existing Xingcheng ancient city is Ningyuan ancient city in Ming and Qing Dynasties. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, Ningyuan City was the military command center of the Ming Dynasty in Liaodong and an important barrier to prevent the Qing army from entering the customs. Yuan Chonghuan, a statesman and strategist of the Ming Dynasty, stationed in this city, dealt a heavy blow to the Qing army, achieved "Great Victory in Ningyuan" and "Great Victory in Ningjin", resisted the intrusion of the Qing army and delayed the demise of the Ming Dynasty. Nuerhachi, Emperor Taizong of Qing Dynasty, was wounded and died in this city. It was also in this city that Emperor Taizong of Qing Dynasty was sent to avenge his father. The historical relics of Xingcheng ancient city show the historical position and function of Xingcheng ancient city, and this historical and cultural heritage is an important basic resource for Xingcheng to develop tourism.
Xingcheng is a famous historical and cultural city in Liaoning Province. Xingcheng Ancient City is the core part of this famous historical and cultural city, and it is one of the only four ancient cities with complete walls in China. Xingcheng is rich in tourism resources, famous for its unique natural scenery and unique human landscape, and is one of the ancient cities. Xingcheng is rich in tourism resources and is famous for its unique natural scenery and unique human landscape. It consists of five scenic spots: ancient city, hot spring, Shoushan, seaside and Chrysanthemum Island. 1988 was declared as a national key scenic spot by the State Council, and Shoushan Scenic Area is a national forest park. There are many cultural relics and historic sites in Xingcheng, and there are key scenic spots above the municipal level in the city. First of all, the scenic spot is the National Forest Park. There are many cultural relics in Xingcheng, and there are more than 50 key cultural relics protection units at or above the city level, among which Xingcheng City Wall Zushi Square and Drum Tower are national key cultural relics protection units.
Xingcheng Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government attach great importance to the development of tourism. Starting from 200 1, the city's scenic spots will be completely transformed. By the end of 2005, Shuncheng Road in the ancient city had been opened, and the protection, development and restoration project of Confucian Temple Scenic Area, the restoration project of Jilin-Liao Metropolitan Mansion, the reconstruction project of Haibin-Juhua Island traffic pier and the reconstruction project of Dalonggong Temple in Juhua Island had been completed. By attracting investment and fully mobilizing private enterprises and private funds to expand the scale of tourism, Mopanshan Resort Island, Laotan Resort, Sunshine Coast, Xingyun Resort and Yujiacun Fisherman's Music Hotel have sprung up, which has increased the reception strength of Xingcheng tourism. The number of Xingcheng travel agencies, the number of tourist star-rated hotels, the number of tourism-related employees and the tourist reception capacity all rank first in western Liaoning. In 2006, Xingcheng will also invest a lot of money to build key projects of the ancient city, such as "Liaodong War History Museum in Ming and Qing Dynasties", temple folk scenic spots and residential buildings. Strengthen the construction of transportation, energy, electricity and environmental protection, and comprehensively start the application for the ancient city. Tourism in Xingcheng is changing with each passing day.
The development of Xingcheng tourism has attracted the attention of the central leadership and relevant state departments. 1In February, 985, the State Council issued the Reply on the Planning and Development of Xingcheng Tourist Area in Liaoning Province, making Xingcheng a famous scenic tourist area along the northern coast of China. Since 1983, more than 60 party and state leaders have visited Xingcheng, and the central leaders have written inscriptions for Xingcheng's tourism development, such as "building Xingcheng into the second Beidaihe", "being brave and knowledgeable, enriching the country and enriching the people" and "prospering the city through tourism". The State Council also sent experts to Xingcheng to guide the development of tourism. At present, five scenic spots, including the ancient city, hot springs, Shoushan, seaside and Chrysanthemum Island, have been developed and built, attracting more than 6.5438+0.5 million tourists from home and abroad every year. In 2005, tourists were received 1.65 million person-times, and the total tourism revenue was 720 million yuan, accounting for 654.38+07. 16% of the regional GDP. In 2005, Xingcheng was rated as "Excellent Tourist City in China", and it is the only county-level city in Liaoning Province that won this honor. Xingcheng tourism is striding forward to a national and international tourist and cultural city with a brand-new attitude. Welcome friends from all over the world to invest and visit Xingcheng.
By the sea,
Xingcheng seaside is a national scenic spot. Much like Seattle in the United States and Qingdao Bay in China. The seashore is 8 kilometers away from the ancient city, and the shore length is 14 kilometers. It consists of four bays: Xingwan Bay, Gangkou Bay, Li Jiawan Bay and Laolongwan Bay. It is the largest natural bathing beach in northern China. The beach is soft and white, glittering and translucent as jade, the depth of seawater is suitable, the water is stable and clear, and the bottom is crystal clear. The coastal terrain is open and the trees are shaded. It is a natural paradise given by the sea to the world.
ancient city
Xingcheng Ancient City was built in Xuande of Ming Dynasty for three years (1428). It is a famous military town outside Shanhaiguan and a typical building of the Acropolis in the military defense system of Ming Dynasty. The whole ancient city is square, with four streets, eight hutongs and fifty-two alleys. It is one of the best preserved ancient cities in Ming Dynasty in China. The circumference of the city wall is 3274 meters, the bottom width is 6.5 meters, the top width is 5 meters, and the height is 10 meters. There are four doors around the city, with towers on the doors and horns in the four corners. East, west, north and south streets in the city cross, and the magnificent Drum Tower stands in the center. You can see the scenery of the ancient city from the roof. Xingcheng city wall is a national key cultural relics protection unit.
Chrysanthemum island,
Juhua Island was called Juehua Island in ancient times, commonly known as "Sea Mountain". It is 0/8 nautical mile away from the coast, with an area of 15 square kilometers and a coastline of 26.5 kilometers. It is the largest island in Liaodong Bay. The whole island is long gourd-shaped, with high ends and a depression in the middle. At the southern end of the island, there are two small islands, one is far and the other is near. The far one is called Zhang Shanzi Island, and the near one is called Yanshanzi Island. At the northern end of the island, there is a round island called Mopan Mountain, large and small, accompanied by shadows, like four pearls of different sizes, embedded in the blue waves of the sea. Chrysanthemum Island has beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. According to the geological survey, the island was originally connected with the mainland, and a great earthquake in prehistoric times caused the continental shelf to collapse and crack, so it was separated from the mainland to form an island, originally called Taohuapu, also known as Taohuadao.
Shoushan
Shoushan is located 2.5 kilometers southeast of the city, named after its head. The flat land protrudes, with an altitude of more than 300 meters, surrounded by Xiushui; There are also ancient beacon towers, temples and pavilions. Overlooking the viewing pavilion, you can see the scenery inside and outside Shanhaiguan.
hot spring
There is a hot spring 2.5 kilometers southeast of the city. Tang Gaoyou, a poet in the Ming Dynasty, wrote: "Springs are like rotten soup, and the ground has no fuel." It was famous in Liao and Jin Dynasties. Up to now, the water temperature is still 70 degrees Celsius, which contains a variety of chemical elements and can treat dozens of diseases. More than 50 nursing homes have been built.
After visiting Xingcheng's "city, spring, mountain, sea and island", you can rent a car to visit Bijiashan, Qingyan Temple, Huludao and Longhuitou Scenic Spot scenic spots.