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5 Days in Fushun

Five days adds the Sankuaishi granite peaks and a Shenyang palace day to the Lei Feng memorial, the West Open Pit and the 1616 Later Jin capital at Hetu Ala.

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Best time: May-June or September-OctoberBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 5 days enough for Fushun?

5 days is the sweet spot for Fushun: enough time for the must-sees plus one day trip or food/rest day.

Source: NihaoVisit Fushun guide

5-day Fushun itinerary at a glance

Use our full Fushun travel guide as the base and adapt it to 5 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Hetu Ala CityYongling imperial tombsSankuaishi forest parkMukden Palace (Shenyang)West Open Pit coal mine

Day 1

Arrival, Lei Feng & Hun River

The memorial hall in Wanghua District keeps the belongings and diary of Lei Feng (1940-1962), who died on duty in Fushun on August 15, 1962; his tomb and monument stand in the grounds. Evening along the Hun River parks.

fushun leifeng memorial
fushun hunhe riverfront

Day 2

Xinbin — Hetu Ala & Yongling

Start early for the 100 km ride southeast to Xinbin Manchu Autonomous County. At Hetu Ala, Nurhaci proclaimed the Later Jin khanate in 1616; the nearby Yongling tombs joined the UNESCO Ming-Qing imperial tombs listing in 2004.

fushun hetuala city
fushun yongling tombs

Day 3

Sankuaishi Peaks

A national forest park in Fushun County, southeast of the city, built around stair paths, birch woods and the three stacked granite boulders that give it its name. Carry water and a picnic; the round walk takes most of a day.

fushun sankuaishi forest

Day 4

Shenyang — Palace & Tombs

About an hour away by intercity train. The Mukden Palace, begun in 1625, and Nurhaci's Fuling tomb were both added to the UNESCO list with the Ming-Qing imperial ensemble in 2004; back to Fushun by evening.

shenyang

Day 5

Coal Pit & Departure

The West Open Pit, worked from 1901, measures about 6.6 km long and 2.2 km wide; the mine museum lays out a century of coal. Then a market snack and the intercity ride to Shenyang for onward trains.

fushun coal mine park
fushun city markets

Budget for 5 days in Fushun

Tier	Per day	5 days total
Backpacker	USD $50–$80	USD $250–$400
Mid-range	USD $100–$200	USD $500–$1,000
Luxury	USD $300+	USD $1,500+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Fushun?

Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.

Do I need a visa to visit Fushun?

It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.

How do I get from the airport to the center of Fushun?

Fushun's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Fushun guide.

Can I use 5 days for both Fushun and a side trip?

Tight. With only 5 days, focus on Fushun proper; save side trips for a future trip.

Is Fushun safe for tourists?

Yes. Fushun has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.