Qipanshan International Scenery and Tourism Development Zone, Mountain tourism zone in Hunnan District, Shenyang, China.
Qipanshan International Scenery and Tourism Development Zone is a 190-square-kilometre management area in the northeastern part of Shenyang, under Hunnan District. It is made up of three parts: the Forest Park Scenic Area, the Lake Xiu Scenic Area and the Shenyang Botanical Garden, the site of the 2006 International Horticultural Expo. Its attractions include Mount Qipan, Lake Xiu, Fuling Mausoleum and the Shenyang Forest Safari Park.
The zone is administered by Hunnan District and covers 190 square kilometres, with three townships and a population of 51,000. In 2000 it was included in the first batch of China's AAAA-rated scenic areas. Its three parts are the Forest Park Scenic Area, the Lake Xiu Scenic Area and the Shenyang Botanical Garden, the former site of the International Horticultural Expo 2006.
The name comes from a rock that resembles a chessboard, and the entrance has statues of the immortals Tieguai Li and Lü Dongbin absorbed in a game. The pair link the mountain to the Eight Immortals of Daoist lore and to the area's chess and card culture.
The site offers walking paths through different natural areas and is particularly rewarding to visit on clear days when views of the rock formations and lakes are best. Early morning visits work well for avoiding crowds and enjoying the light reflections on the water.
The zone's name comes from Mount Qipan, whose entrance holds statues of the immortals Tieguai Li and Lü Dongbin absorbed in a game of chess; the mountain is a spur of the Changbai range. The zone also contains Fuling Mausoleum, the tomb of Nurhaci, founder of the Qing dynasty.
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