Liaoning's Countryside: A Scenic Journey Through Mountains and Seas Across All Four Seasons

Video Production: Lei Xiaolei

As spring breezes sweep through the ravines of Liaoning, summer waves gently lap the tidal flats of Bohai Bay, autumn sunlight sets the maples forests ablaze with red hues, and winter snow blankets rooftops across vast plains, the countryside of Liaoning unfolds like a vivid, three-dimensional scroll where the untamed beauty of nature intertwines with the warmth of rural culture.

Visitors enjoy crabapple blossoms in Daban Village, Fuxin

Photo by Wang Jiangning

In spring, Liaoning's villages become a natural paradise for flower lovers and birdwatchers alike. Peach blossoms burst like rosy clouds in Hekou Village, Dandong; pear trees in Beizhen, Jinzhou coat the hills in snow-white blooms; apricot flowers weave crimson scrolls across Tongjiayu Village in Shenyang; and the sea of crabapple blooms on Haitang Mountain in Fuxin completes a grand springtime symphony. Migratory birds flock to Wolong Lake in Kangping, Shenyang, and the tidal flats of Yingkou. In Hongcun Village, Chaoyang, swans raise their elegant necks in chorus, heralding the vitality of spring.

Summer at a coastal beach in Changhai County, Dalian

Photo by Dalian Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism

During the peak of summer, coastal villages across Liaoning welcome visitors to enjoy a refreshing escape. On Dalu Island in Dandong and in Changhai County, Dalian, tourists can immerse themselves in the life of traditional fishing communities, sailing out to sea, hauling in fresh catches, and enjoying freshly caught seafood prepared on the spot. For those seeking excitement, water parks across the province provide a cool, splash-filled adventure.

Visitors stroll through the maple forest in Nanyingfang Village, Benxi

Photo by Benxi Municipal Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio and Television

As autumn arrives, Benxi's countryside bursts into brilliant color with maple leaves painting the hills. In Panjin, the iconic Red Beach Wetland contrasts beautifully with golden rice fields, creating a stunning tableau of harvest. Seasonal delicacies such as Anshan's Nanguo pears, Xiongyue grapes, and Panjin river crabs offering a delicious bounty of the season.

Shehuo festivities in Tongjiangyu Village, Benxi

Photo by Wang Jiangning

In winter, a blanket of snow turns Liaoning into a wonderland. Ski resorts welcome winter sports enthusiasts, while outdoor hot springs provide a soothing "ice and fire" experience. Northeast China's vibrant winter markets overflow with festive cheer, and traditional Shehuo performances in Benxi bring communities together, blending folk culture with heartfelt celebration.

From spring to winter, Liaoning's countryside paints with the brush of the seasons on a canvas of landscape, composing a ballad of harmony between nature and culture. Every season brings its own beauty, and every village telling heartfelt stories of "Beautiful Mountains and Seas, Vast and Tranquil Liaoning."