Things to do in Liaoyang

The rebuilt Guangyou Temple covers an area of ​​60,000 square meters and a building area of ​​20,000 square meters. From south to north, the archway, mountain gate, Heavenly King Hall, Great Hall, Ten Thousand Buddha Pavilion, Ganlu Ordination Platform, and Three Treasures Building were designed and built on the central axis of the temple. On the east and west sides, there are bell towers, drum towers, stele corridors, and east and west side halls. In the west of the temple, there is a separate courtyard, Yuantong Zen Temple.

The scenic area isn't very large, but it has a rather delicate feel. The boat tour takes about 15 minutes. There are many photo spots, making it suitable for those who like to take pictures. I watched about four performances, including interactive ones and fire-breathing shows.

I was surprised to find such a white pagoda in Liaoyang City. This pagoda is over 800 years old, remarkably well-preserved, and very beautiful. Walking around it offers different views from every angle, all of which are fantastic; highly recommended. The park itself isn't large, but it has a wonderful atmosphere. There are other antique-style buildings alongside the pagoda, creating a harmonious ambiance. The South Manchuria Railway Library is also worth a visit if you have time. The park features a fountain show in the evening, which is very charming. There are also food stalls and a children's playground, but we didn't have time to explore and experience the prices. Overall, the park is fantastic; strolling through it and soaking in the local atmosphere is well worth the experience. Best of all, it's free! Highly recommended.

Hall display: A hoard of coins from the Jin Dynasty was unearthed in Yongchang Yaju, Liaoyang. There are more than 10 tons of coins, 36 kinds. The earliest is from the Han Dynasty, and the latest is the Dading Tongbao of the Jin Dynasty. Among them, the Northern Song Dynasty coins account for the majority. It may be the treasury of the Huiyi Office of Dongjing Prefecture in the Jin Dynasty or a private merchant. It is the largest known hoard of coins in Liaoning Province.

Having visited many zoos, I highly recommend this one. It's located in the scenic Longding Mountain Scenic Area of ​​Liaoyang (free admission). Not many tourists, and the animals are very intelligent. There's a lion dad sleeping soundly on his back 🦁 and lion cubs diligently performing (30 yuan for full interaction). There's a white fox with a charming head tilt 🦊. There's a proud white peacock 🦚. There's a wolf 🐺 and a sheep 🐑 in a fairytale romance, defying societal norms. There's a sheep 🐑 with a rather strange appearance. There are birds huddled together, timid, and also birds 🦉🦅 that look rather ominous at first glance. It's highly recommended!

In November, in the late autumn season, Qianshan Mountain, a famous mountain in Northeast China, is ablaze with color. With a gentle autumn breeze, walking briskly along the creaking wooden boardwalk, one feels exceptionally relaxed and joyful. From the foot of the mountain to the top, passing Wuliang Temple, traversing the narrow stone path, and finally reaching the One-Line Sky, one is rewarded with a journey through shades of red and yellow—various colors unique to autumn. Reaching the summit, the view opens up dramatically, revealing a breathtaking panorama of autumnal beauty, and one's mood brightens and becomes even more cheerful.

The Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall was built on the site of the Wu Mansion, a Qing Dynasty building, to commemorate Cao Xueqin's ancestral home in Liaoyang. The name of the hall was inscribed by the scholar of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, Feng Qiyong. The hall houses and exhibits historical archives related to the Cao family, the Cao family genealogy, Qing Dynasty court archives, and other documents, tracing the Cao family's history from its rise to prominence after "following the emperor into the Central Plains" in Liaoyang.

We had a lot of fun. It's the best ski resort near home. The weather was a bit warmer when we went there, so the snow quality was not as good as when it was cold, but it was acceptable. The children were very happy. We look forward to winter and will come again!

Dongjing City is located in Wensheng District, Liaoyang City, north of Zhonghua Street, and is now the site of Xincheng Village. It was built more than 300 years ago when Nurhaci, the first emperor of the Qing Dynasty, established Liaoyang as the capital. It was built in the seventh year of Tianming in the Later Jin Dynasty (1622).

This place is worth visiting, it's free, and it's a very conscientious attraction. I think it can meet the standards of a 4A scenic spot.