AsiaChinaLiaoning
Anshan
Liaoning, China · Asia
About Anshan
Anshan sits on the route: 15 minutes from Jiupu.
Anshan is in Liaoning, China, with about 1.5 million people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Jiupu, about 7 km away.
Anshan (Chinese: 鞍山; pinyin: Ānshān) is an inland prefecture-level city in central-southeast Liaoning province, People's Republic of China, about 92 kilometres (57 mi) south of the provincial capital Shenyang. As of the 2020 census, it was Liaoning's third most populous city with a population of 3,325,372 people, overRead more
an area of about 9,270 km2 (3,580 sq mi) spanning 133 km (83 mi) from east to west. Its built-up area encompassing the 4 Anshan urban districts (1,543,696 inhabitants), the 4 out of 5 urban Liaoyang districts (796,962 inhabitants, Gongchangling not being conurbated yet) and Liaoyang county largely being conurbated, was home to 2,712,789 inhabitants in 2020.
The city's name came from the horse saddle-like shape of a nearby mountain south of the city, which can be seen on the left (west) about five minutes before the northbound train arrives at Anshan railway station. Anshan is home to the Anshan Iron and Steel Group, one of the largest steel producers in China. Anshan is sister city with Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Anshan holds one-third of the world's supply of talcum and a quarter of the world's reserves of magnesite. Anshan also produced the largest ever jade stone, now a local tourist attraction carved as a Buddha statue.
Where to Stay in Anshan
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Anshan.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Anshan.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Anshan?
Anshan is in Liaoning, China, about 7 km from Jiupu.
Road trip
Drive to Anshan
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Anshan. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 1,450,000
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- China
- Region
- Liaoning
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates
- 41.1236, 122.9900
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in China
Foreign driving licences and IDPs are not recognised: a temporary Chinese licence is required.
Full driving guide for ChinaTags
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Anshan.
Plan a trip around Anshan
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Anshan.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.