铁岭市
Farming country north of Shenyang
Why this place
Tieling is an agricultural city on the Liao River plain, the grain basket of Liaoning. It is not a tourist destination, but it gives an honest picture of northeast China's farming landscape and its small-town life.
What to see
- The Longshou Mountain and the Liao River floodplain
- Local agricultural markets, which are the real attraction in this part of the country
- Yuan Dynasty and Liao period sites in the surrounding counties
What to eat
- Northeast cornmeal cakes, pickles and pork stews
- Tieling scallions, a well-known local crop
Best time
May–October
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