Xinfu District Travel

Xinfu District, Fushun, Liaoning — industrial civilization and red memories. Explore the historic site of the War Criminals Management Office, overlook the magnificent open-pit mine, and stroll through the Soviet-style Labor Park. A 1-day itinerary combining patriotic education with industrial heritage experience.

6.6
sq km Mine Area
1950
Year of Establishment
400+
mu Park Area
100+
Industrial Heritage Sites
Panoramic View of West Open-pit Mine
West Open-pit Mine Observation Deck - Asia's Largest Artificial Mine Pit
A rare giant artificial mine pit in the world, with a vertical depth of 424 meters, offering a panoramic view of mining operations and witnessing the development history of China's coal industry

Xinfu District One-Day Industrial Culture Tour

Remember history, feel industrial power, experience urban leisure

Duration
1 Day
Main Destinations
War Criminals Management Office, Labor Park, Open-pit Mine Observation Deck
Suitable For
History enthusiasts, industrial tourism visitors, educational groups
Per Person Budget
¥150-¥400
01
History & Industry
War Criminals Management Office · Labor Park · West Open-pit Mine
Highlights

Morning receive patriotic education, afternoon relax and unwind, evening observe the industrial wonder.

Attractions
Fushun War Criminals Management Office
Former site of the first batch of war criminals management offices in New China, which once held 982 Japanese war criminals. Now a national patriotic education base, preserving original prison cells, auditorium and other facilities.
Labor Park
Built in 1925, a city park retaining Soviet-era architectural styles, featuring Labor Lake, Hero Monument and other attractions, serving as a major leisure venue for citizens.
West Open-pit Mine Observation Deck
Asia's largest open-pit coal mine observation platform, with a mine pit 6.6 km long, 2.2 km wide and up to 424 meters deep, offering views of giant mining equipment in operation.
Practical Info
Transportation Guide
  • Bus routes 15/807 direct to War Criminals Management Office
  • Taxi between attractions costs about 10 yuan
  • Observation deck requires 15-minute walk
Food Recommendations
  • Miner's Canteen Experience Meal
  • Spicy Mix Around the Park
  • Xinfu Night Market Snacks
Travel Tips
  • Maintain silence at the Management Office
  • Park boat rentals available in summer
  • Strong winds at observation deck, be careful

Must-Try Foods in Xinfu District

Miner's Set Meal

Restoring the flavor of the planned economy era miner's canteen, including large pot dishes and sorghum rice, experiencing the food culture of the industrial age.

Fushun Spicy Mix

Fushun specialty snack, mixing cooked ingredients with secret spicy sauce, unique flavor, the most popular street food in Xinfu District.

Soviet Bread

Craftsmanship passed down from the Sino-Soviet friendship era, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, a specialty of the old bakery near Labor Park.

Xinfu District Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
  • May-Oct: Pleasant climate
  • Weekdays: Avoid weekend crowds at the park
  • Sunny days: Best visibility at observation deck
Must-Experience Activities
  • History Lesson at War Criminals Management Office
  • Boating on Labor Lake
  • Mine Pit Mini Train Ride
  • Soviet Architecture Photography
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: Observation deck 30 yuan (others free)
  • Meals: 40-80 yuan
  • Transport: 20-50 yuan
  • Total: 150-400 yuan
FAQ
  • Does the War Criminals Management Office require reservations? → Groups need to reserve
  • Is the mine still operating? → Partial areas still in operation
  • What's special about the park? → Soviet-style architectural complex
  • Accommodation recommendations in Xinfu? → Suggest choosing the station front business area

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