Qipanshan Scenic Area（棋盤山風景區）

Qipanshan Scenic Area [File photo]

The Qipanshan Scenic Area, located at 17 kilometers (10.56 miles) northeast of Shenyang City, is the largest natural scenic spot in Shenyang. It is composed of Qipanshan Mountain, Huishan Mountain, Dayangshan Mountain and Xiuhu Lake, also known as the Three Mountains and One Lake.

The scenic area was named after the megalith resembling a chessboard which sits on the mountain. It is famous for its green plants in spring, colorful scenery in summer, maple in autumn and snow in winter. The Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival is held here from December to February every year, with millions of visitors enjoying snow sculpting, alpine skiing and other activities.

Admission: 20 yuan (US$3.27)/ person