Shuangtaizi District Cultural Leisure Tour
Shuangtaizi District, Panjin, Liaoning Province — home to China's largest forest of steles, the Liaohe Forest of Steles, integrating calligraphy culture, urban leisure and local delicacies. A 2-day 1-night itinerary to experience cultural edification, park leisure and Panjin's special food.
2-Day 1-Night Cultural Tour of Shuangtaizi District
Calligraphy art appreciation + urban park leisure + local folk custom experience, feel the unique charm of Panjin Shuangtaizi
Visit Liaohe Forest of Steles Scenic Area in the morning to appreciate stone carvings of calligraphy masters from past dynasties; participate in calligraphy rubbing experience activities in the afternoon; go to Shuangtaizi Night Market in the evening to taste Panjin's special snacks.
- Panjin International Hotel
- Boutique Homestays in Shuangtaizi District
- Hotels near Lakeside Park
- Panjin Small Rolled Pancakes
- River Crab Tofu
- Liaohe Fish Hot Pot
- Guided tour service is available in the forest of steles scenic area
- Calligraphy experience needs to be booked in advance
- Best time for night market: 18:00-21:00
Visit Lakeside Park in the morning to experience urban ecological landscape; visit Liaohe Folk Custom Museum in the afternoon to learn about local culture; purchase special products such as Panjin rice and reed craft paintings in the evening.
- Sightseeing bicycle rental is available in the park
- Free guided tour at the museum needs to be booked in advance
- Specialty stores are concentrated in the commercial city
- Liaohe Forest of Steles: ¥60
- Lakeside Park: Free
- Folk Custom Museum: Free
- Panjin Rice
- Reed Craft Paintings
- River Crab Sauce
- Handmade Straw Weaving
Must-Try Foods in Shuangtaizi District
Panjin Small Rolled Pancakes
A special snack in Shuangtaizi District, thin pancakes rolled with shredded potatoes, eggs, sausages and other ingredients, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, can be matched with a variety of sauces, and is the favorite fast food of local people.
River Crab Tofu
Stewed with Panjin river crabs and local tofu, the crab roe is integrated into the tofu, fresh, fragrant and tender, which is a local dish reflecting the flavor of the Liaohe River.
Stir-Fried Reed Shoots with Pork
Quick-fried with reed shoots from the Liaohe wetland and pork, crispy and tender in taste with a unique delicate fragrance, it is a seasonal wetland specialty dish.
- Spring and Autumn (April-May/September-October): Pleasant climate
- Weekends: More park activities
- Avoid rainy season (July-August)
- Calligraphy masters give live demonstrations on the first Sunday of each month at the forest of steles
- Folk custom performances are held at the folk custom museum at 10:30 every day
- Musical fountain in the park in the evening during summer
- Accommodation: ¥200-¥300 per night
- Catering: ¥50-¥80 per day
- Transportation: Starting price of taxi in urban area is ¥6
- Total: ¥500-¥800
- Do I need a tour guide for Liaohe Forest of Steles? → It is recommended to rent an electronic interpreter
- Can I row a boat in Lakeside Park? → Boat rental service is available in summer
- Where to buy special souvenirs? → Cultural and creative store of Folk Custom Museum