Map of Liaoning Province - (New Version)

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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: Liaoning Province is located in the southern part of Northeast China and situated in the central area of Northeast Asia. It borders the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea to the south, shares a river boundary with North Korea to the east, and overlooks Japan and South Korea across the sea. It serves as the gateway for open access in Northeast China and the eastern part of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The province covers an area of 148,000 square kilometers, with a coastline of 2,920 kilometers and nearshore waters spanning 64,000 square kilometers. Liaoning has a high level of urbanization, with 14 prefecture-level cities, 100 counties (cities, districts), and a total population of 42.17 million, including 23.61 million urban residents. The central urban agglomeration of Shenyang and the coastal urban agglomeration of Dalian are China's largest and most densely populated urban clusters, as well as highly potential economic zones. In 2004, the province achieved a gross regional product (GRP) of 687.27 billion yuan, a growth of 12.8%; total social fixed asset investment of 298.05 billion yuan, a growth of 43.1%; total foreign trade import and export of 34.44 billion U.S. dollars, a growth of 29.9%, with exports of 18.92 billion U.S. dollars, a growth of 29.8%; actual utilization of foreign direct investment (FDI) of 5.41 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of 2.6 billion U.S. dollars; local fiscal general budget revenue of 52.96 billion yuan, a growth of 24%; per capita disposable income of urban residents of 8,088 yuan, a growth of 10.6%; and per capita net income of rural residents of 3,307 yuan, a growth of 12.7%.
Geography: Located in the southern part of Northeast China, between 118°53' to 125°46' east longitude and 38°43' to 43°26' north latitude, Liaoning covers an area of 145,900 square kilometers and has a coastline of over 2,100 kilometers.
Climate: Temperate monsoon climate. Due to the influence of marine-land location and terrain, climates vary significantly across the province. The average annual temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C, and the average annual precipitation ranges from 400 to 1,000 millimeters.
Population: According to the 2003 population sample survey, the total population of the province at the end of the year was 42.10 million, mainly comprising Han, Manchu, Mongolian, Hui, Korean, and Sibe ethnic groups.
Administration: The province is divided into 14 prefecture-level cities, 56 county-level districts, 17 county-level cities, 19 counties, and 8 autonomous counties. Liaoning is abbreviated as "Liao." The provincial capital is Shenyang. Liaoning has a history of ancient civilization spanning over 6,000 years. During the Warring States period, it belonged to the State of Yan. In the Qin Dynasty, it was divided into Liaodong and Liaoxi commanderies. In the Han Dynasty, it was part of Youzhou. In the Tang Dynasty, the Dongantuhufu and Hebei Circuit were established. During the Liao and Jin dynasties, it was divided into three circuits (roads). In the Yuan Dynasty, the Zhongshu Sheng was established. In the Ming Dynasty, the Duzhibushisi was set up. In the early Qing Dynasty, it was established as Shengjing and later renamed Fengtian Province in the late Qing Dynasty. In 1929, it was renamed Liaoning Province. It is an important industrial base in China, with developed industries such as metallurgy, coal, machinery manufacturing, chemicals, shipbuilding, and abundant production of grain, peanuts, fruits, medicinal materials, hides, tussah silk, and aquatic products. Dalian is one of the coastal open-access cities.
Local Cuisine: Famous dishes include Five-Color Snowflake Scallops, Steamed Jiaji Fish, Pan-Fried Whole Shrimp, Braised Bear Paw, Braised Deer Antler (Elk Nose), Crispy Flying Dragon (Siberian Grouse), and Roasted Horn of the Monkey (Hericium erinaceus). Local snacks are renowned for Shenyang's "Lao Bian Jiaozi" (Old Border Dumplings) and Li Lian's Smoked Meat and Flatbread.
Local Arts: Acrobatic performances are world-famous. The Dangyege (Great Yangge) has various forms, including stilts, dragon lanterns, lion dances, and dry boats.
Tourism Resources: Liaoning's Qianshan and Fenghuangshan are famous scenic areas, while Benxi Water and Early Second Cave offer spectacular views. The coastline of the Liaodong Peninsula spans 2,200 kilometers, featuring beautiful beaches and summer resorts, with Dalian Beach being the most renowned. The Shidao Nature Reserve outside Lushun is world-famous. Liaoning is the birthplace of the Manchu people, and its cultural tourism resources are primarily centered on Qing Dynasty heritage. The Shenyang Forbidden City is the second-best-preserved feudal imperial palace in China after the Beijing Forbidden City. The three imperial tombs of the Qing Dynasty before entering the Central Plains are all located in Liaoning, with the Beiling and Fuling tombs in Shenyang.