Recommended spring self-drive routes in Shenyang (5) -- Xinmin city

Shenyang OYF Hot Spring World -- Shenyang Fairy Lake Scenic Area

Shenyang OYF Hot Spring World

Shenyang OYF Hot Spring World is a large indoor constant-temperature hots spring water park, where visitors can enjoy themselves in the summer without worrying about getting sun burned. With the water park covering 60,000 square meters, the OYF Hot Spring World integrates leisure, catering, water recreations and hot springs relaxation.

Address: Zhangjiatun Town, Xinmin city, Shenyang

Tickets: 169 yuan ($23.89)

Opening hours: 24-hour reception

Inquiry tel: 024-87625555

Recommended tour time: one full day

Driving route: Downtown Shenyang -- Beiyi Middle Road -- Shenda Road -- Shaling Road -- State Road 230 -- OYF Hot Spring World

Shenyang OYF Hot Spring World. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Shenyang Fairy Lake Scenic Area

Shenyang Fairy Lake Scenic Area is part of the Puhe River reservoir. It is hailed as one of the best places to enjoy lotus flowers in China and is one of 15 most popular tourist attractions in Shenyang. The area covers an area of 6.71 square kilometers and has over 330 hectares of wild lotus, attracting a huge number of visitors each year. The scenic area opens to visitors every May 1.

Address: Qidangbao Village, Qiandangbao Town, Xinmin city, Shenyang

Tickets: 30 yuan per person; 45 yuan per person in a motor boat; 30 yuan per half hour for a pedal boat.

Free entry for: Children under 1.3 meters, seniors over 70 years old with ID card or old age certificate, journalists with certificates, active military personnel with card, disabled people with disability certificate and ID card and medics with physician's or nurse's card.

Opening time: May 1 to Oct 10 every year

Inquiries tel: 024-87633188

Recommended tour time: one full day

Driving route: Downtown Shenyang -- Beiyi Middle Road -- Shenda Road -- Shaling Road -- Puhe Scenic Road -- Shenyang Fairy Lake Scenic Area

Shenyang Fairy Lake Scenic Area. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]