Mount Qipanshan, Shenyang

Outdoor escapes of every kind can be found at this nature nest. Located just 20 minutes from downtown Shenyang, it is a virtual oasis of serenity. Xiuhu Lake, the area's main attraction, provides swimming, fishing, and boating during the summer, and ice skating during the winter. Huishan, Davangshan, and Shirenshan Mountains surround the lake and are favorite sites for hikers, campers and skiers. As a sign of this area's growing popularity, especially with tourists, boat rental shops, restaurants and lodges keep adding to the landscape.