Anshan Liaoning, China Travel Guide
Anshan Teng'ao Airport (AOG): A small domestic airport with limited routes to cities like Beijing (Capital Airlines, China Southern), Shanghai (China Eastern), Chengdu (Sichuan Airlines), and Guangzhou (China Southern).
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) is the main international gateway for Liaoning Province, 90 km north of Anshan. Dollar Flight Club for deals or Skyscanner for options. Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) is another major international airport, 140 km south.
Taxi: 20-30 minutes, CNY 40-60. Airport Shuttle Bus: To Anshan Railway Station/hotels, CNY 10-20.
Airport Bus: Direct service, 1.5-2 hours, CNY 50-70. High-Speed Train: Airport express to Shenyang South, then high-speed train to Anshan (20-30 min, CNY 30-50). Taxi/Didi: 1.5 hours, CNY 250-350.
High-Speed Train: Dalian Metro to Dalian North, then high-speed train to Anshan (1 hour, CNY 80-120). Taxi/Didi: 2 hours, CNY 350-500.
Basic facilities, a small terminal, and limited food and beverage options.
Modern airport with a full range of facilities including food, duty-free shops, lounges, currency exchange, ATMs, and Wi-Fi.
Similar to Shenyang, with a full range of facilities and strong connections to Japan, Korea, and other Asian cities.
Anshan Railway Station is the main station. It serves conventional (K, T, Z series) and high-speed (G, D series) trains. Anshan is on the Harbin-Dalian High-Speed Railway line.
Anshan Long-Distance Bus Station offers routes to various cities within Liaoning Province and neighboring provinces. Regular services operate to Shenyang, Dalian, Liaoyang, Yingkou, and other regional cities.
Car rental is generally not feasible for international tourists. A valid Chinese driving license (not an IDP) is needed. Obtaining such an authorization is tough for short-term visitors.
Anshan is an inland city, so sea or river arrivals are not direct. Border crossing information is not for direct travel to Anshan from an international border. Travelers typically enter China via international airports.
No specific exit fees or taxes are typically levied on international air travelers departing China; these are usually included in the ticket price. For international flights, arrive at Shenyang Taoxian (SHE) or Dalian Zhoushuizi (DLC) 2.5-3 hours before departure. This time allows for check-in, security, and immigration.
Arrive at Anshan Railway Station at least 30-45 minutes before departure. This time allows for ticket collection (if not already done) and security checks. High-speed trains have stricter boarding cut-off times.
Full range of facilities: dining, shopping, lounges.
Full range of facilities: dining, shopping, lounges.
Both SHE and DLC offer Wi-Fi access for departing travelers.
Confirm airport transfer timings and arrive early for a stress-free exit.
