Fushun Travel Guide
Fushun, in the eastern part of Liaoning, is an industrial city known for its vast open-pit mining site and for the Qing-era imperial tombs in the surrounding hills.
Fushun Travel guide
Fushun is an industrial city in the eastern part of Liaoning, developed around its coal mining industry. The huge open-pit mining site that remains in the city tells the story of that history, and the old tunnels and equipment are part of the landscape of the area's industrial past.The open-pit site, with its stepped excavation, presents a distinctive scene of a large hollow in the earth. The size of the cut is the result of long years of mining, and facilities around it offer a way to learn about the lives connected with the industry.In the hills to the east of the city, tombs honoring the ancestors of the Qing dynasty stand in a quiet, forested setting. The site is part of the Ming and Qing Imperial Tombs complex and is known as a long-standing place of imperial sacrifice, with old architecture preserved among the trees.Fushun is reached from the provincial capital Shenyang by rail and expressway. It suits a trip that combines the memory of industry with the history of the Qing dynasty. Green parks line the river and offer a place for local life to gather.
Photos of Fushun
Fushun Essential information
Best time to visit
Spring and autumn are good seasons to visit the tombs in the hills, with flowers in spring and clear air in autumn. Summers are hot and rainy, and winters are long and cold, so the milder seasons are easier for moving around the city.
Weather and climate
The climate is that of the north, with hot and rainy summers and long, cold winters. Spring and autumn are short, and the temperature can swing sharply between seasons. Snow falls in winter, and the town takes on a white cover for the season.
Local food
Wheat-flour dishes and stews are everyday fare, drawing on the food traditions of the northeast, with hearty portions common at the table. Pickled and preserved foods also appear in everyday cooking.
Getting there and around
Fushun is reached from Shenyang by rail and expressway. The tombs in the hills and other sights within the city are reached by car or local bus, and the surrounding towns are well connected, making it easy to move around.
Travel tips
When visiting the tombs, follow the posted rules. The open-pit site has little shade, so a hat and water are worth carrying. Thick winter clothing is a must in the cold months. The riverside parks are pleasant for a walk.
Fushun Monthly climate
Typical monthly temperatures and rainfall based on historical climate records.
Jan
- Avg. high
- -5℃
- Avg. low
- -16℃
- Rainfall
- 5mm
Feb
- Avg. high
- -1℃
- Avg. low
- -12℃
- Rainfall
- 4.1mm
Mar
- Avg. high
- 7℃
- Avg. low
- -4℃
- Rainfall
- 13.3mm
Apr
- Avg. high
- 17℃
- Avg. low
- 5℃
- Rainfall
- 25.4mm
May
- Avg. high
- 23℃
- Avg. low
- 12℃
- Rainfall
- 38.5mm
Jun
- Avg. high
- 27℃
- Avg. low
- 17℃
- Rainfall
- 76mm
Jul
- Avg. high
- 29℃
- Avg. low
- 21℃
- Rainfall
- 129.2mm
Aug
- Avg. high
- 28℃
- Avg. low
- 20℃
- Rainfall
- 105.9mm
Sep
- Avg. high
- 24℃
- Avg. low
- 12℃
- Rainfall
- 47.3mm
Oct
- Avg. high
- 16℃
- Avg. low
- 5℃
- Rainfall
- 26.7mm
Nov
- Avg. high
- 5℃
- Avg. low
- -4℃
- Rainfall
- 14.1mm
Dec
- Avg. high
- -2℃
- Avg. low
- -12℃
- Rainfall
- 8.4mm
Historical climate averages for planning only. This is not a weather forecast.