August to September is suitable for budget travel and low-cost trips to the small town of Bijia Mountain for tidal hiking

✅ Jinzhou is a city rich in history and natural scenery

💸 Itinerary

• Day 1: In the morning, head to Bijia Mountain, a famous Taoist mountain. You can check the tide table in advance and hike along the "Heavenly Road" formed by tidal erosion to the island, enjoying the fun of wading. The island has ancient buildings such as Sanqing Pavilion. It is recommended to spend 4-5 hours here. In the afternoon, visit the Guangji Temple ancient architecture complex to admire the ancient Guangji Temple Pagoda and petrified wood forest. The visit takes about 1 hour.

• Day 2: In the morning, visit Jinzhou World Expo Park, which features various floral landscapes and special pavilions such as the Marine Science Creativity Pavilion and the International Paleoecology Pavilion. It is recommended to spend 0.5-1 day here. In the afternoon, go to the Liaoshen Campaign Memorial Hall, a patriotic education base where you can see exhibits of weapons, production tools, and enjoy a panoramic painting recreating the Liaoshen Campaign battlefield. It is recommended to spend 1.5-2 hours.

• Day 3: In the morning, take a stroll at Beiputuo Mountain, a Buddhist holy site with lush forests and beautiful scenery. You can visit attractions such as Guanyin Cave and Buddha Hall, and also experience the high-altitude zipline. It is recommended to spend 3-4 hours. In the afternoon, if time permits, you can choose to visit Jinzhou World Expo Park along the coastal road in Longqi Bay New Area to enjoy the flowers, or take a leisurely walk in Jiuhua Mountain Park in Jiuhua Mountain New Area, Linghai City.

🍱 Food Recommendations

• Jinzhou Barbecue: A local specialty, such as Laobai Halal Barbecue (flagship store), with a unique barbecue flavor.

• Roasted Pigeon: A local specialty dish with tender meat.

• Beizhen Pig Trotters: An intangible cultural heritage of Liaoning Province, with a soft and glutinous texture.

• Goubangzi Smoked Chicken: Delicate meat with a strong smoky aroma.

🚗 Accommodation Suggestions

• Atour Hotel Jinzhou Central Street Jiefang Road: Located at No. 11, Section 3, Jiefang Road, rated 4.8, offering health-preserving breakfast with bare cotton bedding, surrounded by specialty night market snacks.

• Yujinxiang Hotel Jinzhou Central Street: Located at No. 50, Section 2, Central Street, Building 1, rated 4.7, a brand-new smart hotel with floor-to-ceiling windows and wide views.

• Jinzhou New World Hotel: Features an 11.5-meter high lobby and a three-story spiral dream staircase, with luxurious hotel facilities.