Things to do in Dongfeng

During the National Day holiday, I brought my parents and children to the small town of Meihekou to visit the famous Zhibei Village. When I showed the old houses to the elderly, they were particularly moved. The old objects brought them back a lot of memories.

This is my hometown. There are all kinds of food and entertainment here. Welcome everyone to visit my hometown, Dameihe.

It's located on the edge of Zhongjie Street, and to be honest, it's a rather small place, but that's just a residence after all. Student tickets are only around twenty yuan, and seeing such a historically significant building is quite worthwhile. You can also visit the Financial Museum next door, but I didn't have time.

Good experience go to this Shenyang imperial place. Located not so far from hotel.

There were so many people and tourists that I didn't have time to take in many things. It's like a low-end version of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Many of the artifacts on display were discarded from the Forbidden City. Some rooms were off-limits, so people crowded around the entrances to take photos. There was no lighting inside, so the photos didn't look great. The architecture is still quite distinctive.

The entire scenic area is very large, so I recommend renting a car or taking the park shuttle bus. The shuttle bus runs every 10 minutes and gives you a forest-like feel. The combination of forest and lake, along with the lake, creates a beautiful blue reflection on the water when the weather is clear! The sunlight filtering through the dark forest is stunning, but unfortunately, I didn't bring a camera and my phone couldn't capture the effect.

Changbai Mountain, true to its name, is incredibly clean! The restrooms in all areas were spotless, with sensor-activated flushes and hot water for handwashing – a truly touching experience for an autumn/winter trip. The restrooms had different themes, such as sables and black bears, adding a touch of vibrancy. We arrived a little late; most of the leaves had fallen, and it was the dry season, so the waterfalls weren't at their most beautiful. The small Tianchi Lake wasn't worth visiting yet; it's small, the water quality is so-so, and the surrounding forests are bare. Overall, the autumn air was crisp and clear. The 50-kilometer stretch from the distribution center to the transfer center was beautiful, vibrant with color, and Tianchi Lake was stunning. I especially loved the forest at the bottom of the valley; the pine scent was wonderful! I highly recommend walking to the end; there are vast, fairytale-like forests there, and we were lucky enough to encounter foxes and quite a few chipmunks along the way!

Hailong Lake Park is located in the southeast of Meihekou City, Jilin Province, with a total area of ​​1,636 acres, of which the lake area covers about 700 acres. It is the largest artificial lake in Meihekou City and is known as the "Little West Lake" in Northeast China. The entire scenic area adopts the sponge city design concept, forming a spatial pattern of "one lake, two corridors, three islands, four bridges, and seven districts". It is a happy gathering place integrating ecological sightseeing, leisure and entertainment, sports and fitness, food experience, and health vacation.

Enjoyed our outting here - so lovely ! But Tianchi was closed due to winds and we were sad and disappointed.

I spent a day in Shenyang and booked an in-depth guided tour of the museum as soon as I landed. The itinerary confirmation and meeting arrangements were incredibly smooth—truly befitting of the Provincial Museum! I'd always looked forward to visiting the first museum built after the founding of the People's Republic of China. This time, meeting Professor Ding, who guided me through the four main exhibition halls from an archaeological perspective, from the Neolithic Age to the Bronze Age, the Liao and Jin Dynasties, and then to the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. To accommodate my time, he selected the most essential sections, explaining each important exhibit in detail and patiently answering my questions. He truly is a senior expert at the Provincial Museum; his perspective is quite different from the familiar Central Plains narrative logic, uniquely insightful, profound, and relatable. Shouldn't good historical learning be vivid and engaging? If I had the choice, following Professor Ding would definitely be the best option. Unfortunately, the calligraphy and painting gallery and the Ming and Qing porcelain gallery were closed for setup at that time, so I'll definitely come back another time.