Explore Benxi in 5 Days with 5000 RMB! Complete Guide to Water Caves, Canyons, and Longquan Temple

Friends in Benxi, check this out! Here’s a treasure trove of a 5-day, 4-night itinerary just for you～💕
With a budget of only 5k, you can enjoy Benxi’s scenery and cuisine! Here’s a nanny-level itinerary for you👇

💰【Budget Breakdown】
📍Transportation: High-speed train/bus round trip + local transport
🏠Accommodation: Comfortable guesthouse or budget hotel
🎫Tickets: All major attractions covered
🍜Meals: Local delicacies every meal
🎁Others: Souvenirs + pocket money
Total budget: About 5000 RMB (super value!)

👣【5-Day Itinerary】
Day 1: First Encounter with Benxi
🚆Morning: Arrive in Benxi by high-speed train/bus (recommend getting off at Benxi Station)
🏨Accommodation: Recommended Jinjiang Inn in the city center (about 200 RMB/night, very convenient location)
🌆Afternoon: Visit Benxi City Museum (free admission! Open 9:00-16:00)
🌃Evening: Night market feast with Northeast BBQ! Top pick: Xiangyang Street Night Market (50 RMB per person to eat until full)

Day 2: Water Cave Adventure
⛰️Morning: Charter a car to Benxi Water Cave (Address: Xiaoshi Town, Manchu Autonomous County, ticket 75 RMB/person)
💎Must-see: Underground river + stunning stalactites! (About 3 hours of fun)
🍲Lunch: Recommended farmhouse dishes at the cave entrance (sauerkraut stewed with vermicelli is amazing! About 40 RMB per person)

Day 3: Oxygen Boost at Phoenix Mountain
🌲All day: Charter a car to Phoenix Mountain National Forest Park (Address: Nanfen District, ticket 40 RMB)
👍Highlights: Forest trails + waterfall + viewing platform (wear comfortable sports shoes)
🍱Lunch: Bring a self-heating hot pot for a picnic on the mountaintop (super atmospheric～)

Day 4: Canyon Rafting
💦Morning: Benxi Grand Canyon (Address: Sishanling Township, Nanfen District, ticket 68 RMB)
Must-try: Glass plank road + canyon rafting (rafting 80 RMB/person, super thrilling!)
🏡Lunch: Farmhouse restaurant at the canyon entrance (recommend dumb chicken stewed with mushrooms, 50 RMB/person)

Day 5: Zen Ending
🙏Morning: Longquan Temple (Address: Xihu District, ticket 30 RMB)
✨Experience: Incense offering and blessing + meditation in the Zen room (Open 9:00-16:30)
🛍️Afternoon: Shop for Benxi specialties (recommend Huanren ice wine, about 100 RMB to get)

💡【Tips】
✅Book accommodation in advance for better prices (recommended to stay in Pingshan District)
✅Best travel season is May to October
✅Remember to bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent
✅Bring a change of clothes for rafting