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by IdaRasmussen
Sep 26, 2024
Only 1 hour from Shenyang! The rice paddy paintings are breathtaking, and the ticket is only 40 yuan? Full guide to a one-day tour of Daomeng Space in Shenbei revealed
You think rice paddies are only for growing grain?
In Luojiafang Town, Shenbei New District, northern suburb of Shenyang, there is a rice paddy that "paints" — Daomeng Space!
From a drone’s aerial view, tens of thousands of acres of rice paddies form giant artistic patterns like "Nezha Conquers the Sea," "Northeast Tiger Roaring," and "Bing Dwen Dwen," with a shock factor comparable to alien civilizations!
Even more surprising: tickets are only 40 yuan, half price for children, and free for seniors over 60! A full day’s fun costs less than 100 yuan per person on average!
This super practical one-day tour cost guide helps you save money and worry, so the whole family can travel without pitfalls!
Morning: Departure + Check-in at the Rice Paddy Paintings (Cost about 60 yuan/person)
Transportation:
Driving is the most convenient: about 60 km from downtown Shenyang, 1 hour direct drive. Navigate to "Shenbei Daomeng Space," the highway is free along the way, round-trip fuel cost about 50 yuan. With 4 people, it’s only 12.5 yuan per person.
Public transport: Take Metro Line 2 to Puhe Road Station, then transfer to the "V130" tourist bus line (fare 5 yuan), which goes directly to the scenic spot entrance, total time about 1.5 hours.
🎯 Core activities:
Rice Paddy Viewing Tower for high-altitude photos: ticket includes one tower climb (30 meters high). Standing on the top platform, you can see the entire rice paddy painting; even 9 horizontal phone shots can’t capture it all!
Rice Paddy Maze Adventure: a maze made from colored rice plants, with "nine twists and eighteen turns" inside, kids don’t want to come out.
Petting Zoo Interaction: see lambs, rabbits, and peacocks for free; feed them with 10 yuan/bag of feed, kids love it.
Rice Culture Museum: learn about the history of rice planting in Northeast China, and experience hand threshing and rice milling, educational and fun.
Lunch recommendation:
Farmhouse restaurant "Hexiangyuan" inside the scenic area, order a table of authentic Liaobei dishes: Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), stewed reservoir fish, Di San Xian (three local vegetables), steamed corn; about 200 yuan for four people, 50 yuan per person.
Or bring your own simple meal for a picnic, spread a mat in the shaded rest area, and enjoy sandwiches in the breeze.
Afternoon: Parent-child experience + Return trip (Cost about 30 yuan/person)
🎨 Featured activities (optional):
Rice Paddy Rafting: mini waterway rafting, suitable for kids, 20 yuan/person.
Rice Planting/Harvesting Experience (seasonal): plant rice in spring, harvest in autumn, 30 yuan/person including tools and guidance, hands-on and educational for kids.
DIY Painted Fan: paint your own rice paddy picture and take it home as a souvenir, 25 yuan each.
🎁 Souvenir shopping:
At the scenic spot exit, there is a cultural and creative shop selling "Daomeng Space" themed postcards (5 yuan/set), rice gift boxes (30 yuan/jin, local long-grain fragrant rice), suitable for gifts or personal use.
Total cost overview (per person):
Transportation: 15 yuan (based on 4 people carpooling)
Ticket: 40 yuan
Lunch: 50 yuan
Experience activity (choose 1): 30 yuan
👉 Total: about 135 yuan/person! Extremely cost-effective for family trips!
💡 Tips:
✅ Best visiting time: June to September (rice paddy paintings are most vibrant)
✅ Arrive before 9 AM to avoid afternoon heat and tour group crowds
✅ Wear comfortable sports shoes! The field boardwalk is long, about 2 hours walking
✅ Bring a sun hat, mosquito repellent, and a stroller for kids to make it easier
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