Benxi City is located in southeastern area of Liaoning Province, at the hinterland of the Liaodong Peninsula. It lies just south of Shenyang and Fushun, and north of Dandong. Anshan and Jilin are respectively located west and east of the city. September to October, this city is involved in a sea of fiery-red maple forests, which is definitely a spectacular view. Guanmen Mountain National Forest Park, Yanghugou Ecological Resort and Laobiangou Scenic Spot are the best places to enjoy red maple leaves. There is also an ancient city site, a 3,000-meter long underground water karst cave and a glass bridge across Benxi Grand Canyon.

Facts of Benxi
Chinese Name: 本溪 (běn xī)
Location: in the southeast of Liaoning Province, northeast China
Area: 9,252.35 square kilometers (3,572.35 square miles)
Population: 3,598,000
Nationality: Han,Hui,Manchu

Administrative Division: 4 districts (Pingshan, Xihu, Mingshan, Nanfen); 2 autonomous counties (Manchu Autonomous County, Huanren Manchu Autonomous County)

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History of Benxi
During the Warring State Period (476BC-221BC), present day downtown and Benxi County fell under the rule of the Yan Kingdom. The Gaoyi, an ancient tribe in northeastern Asia, occupied its remaining areas. In 37BC, the Korean Koguryo Kingdom was established around the Huanran Manchu Autonomous County. The Koguryo Kingdom drew to a close in the Tang Dynasty (608-907).

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What to see in Benxi?
Benxi  is located in eastern Liaoning's mountainous region, with two offshoots of the Changbai Mountains drawing a northeast-southwest divide through the landscape. It's general terrain slopes downward from the eastern and central territories to those southwest. Mountains and hills constitute 80 percent of the land within the city, and four water systems produce river valleys and basins. The top attractions in Benxi include Benci Water Cave, Jiuding Tiecha Mountain,Guanmen Mountain, Benxi Lake, Hot Spring Temple. Jiuding Tiecha Mountain is the cradle of Taoism in Northeast China. Jiuding Tiecha Mountain lies 80 kilometers (50 miles) east of city proper. The mountain is home to many ancient caves, and cliff side inscriptions.

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When to visit Benxi?
The area enjoys a temperate, humid climate, with an annual average temperature of 6.1-7.8º C. Summer is slightly warmer, and the average temperature during July (the warmest month) is 24.3º C. Winter of Benxi weather is quite cold, with an average temperature of –14.3º C. Half of the city's precipitation occurs during July and August. Autumn is the golden season, and the most favorable for visiting the city. 

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How to reach Benxi?
Benxi is 45 kilometers away from the provincial capital city Shenyang and 29 kilometers away from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport. As a transportation hub in the east of Liaoning Province, Benxi sees nearly 100 bullet trains every day.
Visitors can travel to and from the city through the Shenyang Taoxian International Airport. Airport buses provide transportation to Ma Lu Wan in Zhonghua Lu, where transfers can be arranged to Benxi.The central passenger transportation center is located along Jiefang Bei Lu (Mingshan District). The Dongfen station is located here as well. Buses numbered 1, 16, 19, 25, and 32 stop at Dongfen. The Yongfeng station is adjacent to the city's Railway Station.

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Benxi Travel Tips
Benxi Maple Leaf Festival (September): The Maple trees here are at their most beautiful in September, when the ground is aflame with their read leaves. The best place to admire the spectacular natural scenery is the Guanmen Mountain in Manchu Autonomous County, which is a 48-kilometer drive from downtown area.
Benxi Special Local Products: Liao Inkstone, butterfly paintings, ginseng

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