Liuding Mountain Scenic Area (六鼎山)

Liuding Mountain Scenic Area (Liuding Shan) is a hill park near Dunhua City in Yanbian Prefecture, Jilin Province. It is associated with the Bohai kingdom, a Tang-era state that ruled parts of northeast Asia, and holds the tomb of Princess Zhenhui, a daughter of the Bohai king Wenwang, whose burial was discovered in 1980. The tomb is known for its brick structure and for murals depicting attendants and musicians, and its stele inscription provides valuable information on Bohai history. The area is also home to the Zhengjue Temple, a Buddhist complex centred on a large seated Buddha statue, with halls and terraces on the hillside. A visit typically takes two to three hours. The Bohai-era tomb exhibition is a short walk from the main gate, and paved paths lead up through the park to the temple and viewpoints over the surrounding countryside. Entry is about CNY 60, with students at about half price, and the area is open roughly 8:00 to 17:00. A taxi from Dunhua town takes about twenty minutes, and the site pairs well with the Dunhua Bohai museum. The best months are May to October, when the hillsides are green and temple festivals sometimes take place, while winters are cold and quiet. Crowds are modest throughout the year, with local worshippers on holidays and some tour groups in summer. Visitors should dress modestly in the temple and keep voices low. Information panels are largely in Chinese, so reading about Bohai history in advance or using a translation app improves understanding of the tomb and its murals.