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Peimeili: The room was cozy, the food was delivered by a robot, the environment was clean and tidy, the service was friendly, and it was very close to supermarkets and restaurants. There are also Jianping Museum and Niuheliang Ruins Park nearby. The parking lot here is very large and there is a dedicated parking person. It feels great! 👍I will come again next time.
No. 59 Renmin Road
From € 12
Guest User: Very satisfied with an experience, I recommend everyone to start, Hygiene: very good Environment: very good Service: Very good Facilities: Very perfect
No. 23 Renmin Road
From € 30
Guest User: The front desk staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, providing excellent service. The rooms were clean and hygienic, the laundry room had a very convenient clothes dryer, and the breakfast was delicious.
No. 98, Section 3, Jingshen Road
From € 25
Guest User: The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. Check-in at the front desk was very quick. Overall, it was a good stay with plenty of hot water and a quiet night. It's good value for money.
Building 1, Central Park, Hongqi Street, Yebaishou Subdistrict Office
From € 23
Helianzhou: The room was nice and the bed was very comfortable. I would definitely stay here again for my next business trip. Overall, the environment was good, and I was very satisfied. I highly recommend staying here. The room was also spacious and clean.
No. 20 Xinggong Road, Hongshan Subdistrict
From € 16
Guest User: For this stay, you must give a good review
300 meters north of Hongshan Hospital, Hongshan Subdistrict
From € 51
Guest User: The room is very clean and the boss is hospitable. It is not far from the Niuhe Lianghongshan Cultural Site. The accommodation price is affordable. Then eat some local specialties. Very good! I have set two rooms. The family is satisfied!
About 40 meters southwest of Huafu Tiandi, Zhongxing Street
From € 14
Guest User: Very spacious 3-star room. Also, none of the receptionists spoke english. They were very helpful. Niuheliang Site Museum take a taxi CNY 30.-.
200 meters east of the Passenger Transport Station, No. 135, Jingshen Road Section 3
From € 21
Guest User: Very clean, quiet, too tired to sleep, especially thank the boss: I left the meeting room late, saying that it is not easy to go out, very kind, I also sent mineral water yesterday, very good, recommended
No. 147 Xinhua Road, Heishui Town
From € 6
Guest User: The environment is particularly high, the service is also very good, really good. The environment is particularly high. . . . The environment is particularly high, the service is also very good, really good. The environment is particularly high. . . .
Building 1, Zone D, Royal Mansion
From € 14
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Day 1: Arrive in Chaoyang · first exploration of Dragon City 🚄 Transport: high-speed train to Chaoyang station, taxi to downtown (about 20 CNY) 🏠 Accommodation: chain hotel near the train station, twin room 180 CNY/night × 4 nights = 720 CNY (360 CNY per person) 🍜 Dinner: Chaoyang specialty “Lingyuan mutton soup” + baked flatbread, 30 CNY per person 🌃 Night tour: walk at Daling River Scenic Area, watch the music fountain (free) 💡 Today’s cost: transport 20 + accommodation 360 + meals 30 = 410 CNY per person Day 2: Travel through a thousand years · fossil exploration ⛰️ Morning: Bird fossil national geopark (ticket 80 CNY, half price with student ID) 🦕 Touch the 120 million-year-old “Chinese dragon bird” fossil, so amazing it gives you goosebumps! 🍱 Lunch: farmhouse near the scenic area, 40 CNY per person for a “fossil feast” (actually wild vegetable buns + free-range eggs) 🏛️ Afternoon: Chaoyang museum (free, reservation required) to see bronze ware and Sanyan relics 🌆 Evening: Murong Street antique shopping (bought a real fossil for 20 CNY!) 💡 Today’s cost: tickets 80 + lunch 40 + transport 10 = 130 CNY per person Day 3: Buddha’s light and mountain views · a pilgrimage 🏯 Morning: Phoenix Mountain Scenic Area (ticket 60 CNY) 🚡 Take the cable car to see the western Liaoning mountains (one way 30 CNY). The “Tianqing Temple” at the top is very effective for love blessings! 🍜 Lunch: vegetarian restaurant at the foot of the mountain, 25 CNY per person for arhat vegetarian dishes + vegetarian buns 🌄 Afternoon: North Tower Museum (ticket 40 CNY) to see the relics of Shakyamuni ✨ Evening: South Tower night market, 10 CNY for 3 skewers of grilled pigeon + 5 CNY for a large bowl of tea 💡 Today’s cost: tickets 100 + cable car 30 + lunch 25 + dinner 15 = 170 CNY per person Day 4: Grassland charm · hot spring healing 🌿 Morning: Aohan hot spring city (ticket 80 CNY, round-trip bus 20 CNY) ♨️ Soak in the 40℃ fluorine spring while watching cattle and sheep grazing on the distant grassland, so healing! 🍖 Lunch: hot spring restaurant buffet, 50 CNY per person (eat as much hand-held meat as you want) 🐑 Afternoon: Niuhuliang Hongshan culture site (ticket 50 CNY) to see the 5,000-year-old “goddess statue” 🌙 Evening: back to downtown for “iron pot stewed goose,” 60 CNY per person, flatbread dipped in soup is amazing! 💡 Today’s cost: tickets 130 + transport 20 + lunch 50 + dinner 60 = 260 CNY per person Day 5: Artistic finale · return fully loaded 🎨 Morning: Chaoyang calligraphy and painting academy (free) to watch a live paper-cutting master performance from western Liaoning 🍜 Lunch: the last meal must be “Lingyuan pulled noodles”! 15 CNY per person, chewy and springy 🛍️ Afternoon: Victory Bridge market for souvenirs (millet, almonds, fossil keychains) 🚄 Return: high-speed train home, carrying full memories~ 💡 Today’s cost: transport 20 + lunch 15 + souvenirs 50 = 85 CNY per person 💰 Total cost breakdown Accommodation: 360 CNY Tickets + transport: 410 + 130 + 170 + 260 + 85 = 1,055 CNY Meals: 30 + 40 + 25 + 15 + 50 + 60 + 15 = 235 CNY Total: 360 + 1,055 + 235 = 1,650 CNY per person Remaining budget: 1,400 - 1,650 = ??? (Secretly: you can still save 200 CNY for milk tea! Many attractions offer half-price tickets with student ID or free guided tours~) 📌 Pitfall guide 1️⃣ Don’t buy the “dinosaur eggs” at the bird fossil park, they’re all made of cement! 2️⃣ Phoenix Mountain cable car stops running at 4 PM, don’t miss the last ride 3️⃣ Bring your own swimsuit to Aohan hot spring, buying one there is three times more expensive 4️⃣ Hongshan site is closed on Mondays, don’t go for nothing 🌟 Blogger’s ramble Chaoyang is really underrated! Fossils are everywhere like they’re free, mutton is so fresh it makes your tongue tingle 2,800 CNY for two people is more than enough, and you can eat grilled pigeon every day! Tag your foodie buddy and take a spontaneous trip to western Liaoning Chaoyang, Liaoning
Who understands, family!! Just because of a photo, I instantly fell for this treasure little city in western Liaoning 💕 That night, I came across a photo of the sea of clouds at Yulong Valley (Erlong Mountain) in Kazuo The mist wrapped around the layers of mountains 🌫️, the fairy-like atmosphere instantly captivated me I immediately opened 12306 to check tickets, and it only takes 2 hours to get there! Stayed up all night planning + checking the weather, and rushed there the next day~ 🚄【Transportation Guide】 ✔️High-speed train: Shenyang → Kazuo, fastest direct 2-hour trip ✔️Self-driving: About 4 hours from Shenyang (navigate to "Kazuo County") Although a bit disappointing 😭 The wind was too strong on the mountain day and blew away the sea of clouds But Kazuo, this little city, is definitely the biggest surprise of the year!! Absolutely my "Little Jiangnan of Liaoning" 💯 🏞️【Must-visit spots in Kazuo】 🌅 Yulong Valley Erlong Mountain: The ceiling of the sea of clouds! Best viewing time is 5-7 AM, the highest chance of sea of clouds is when it rains the day before + sunny the next day with wind below level 3 📸 🌊 Longyuan Lake: 4A-level lakeside scenic area, wooden boardwalk stroll is super healing � Linghe First Bend: S-shaped river bend, breathtaking view from above 🌻 Aomulun Wetland: Sea of flowers + reed marsh + glass bridge, also a spot to see migratory birds 🏮 Lizhou Ancient City: Recommended to visit at dusk! Red lanterns light up for a full atmosphere ♨ Yulong Valley Hot Springs: 4A-level resort! Millennium royal hot springs + roller coaster Ferris wheel 🎡 🍜【Must-try foods】 🥟 Mongolian stuffed pancakes (thin skin, big filling!) 🍲 Kazuo mutton soup (authentic Mongolian flavor~) 🥮 Kazuo Wantuo (local specialty snack) 🧀 Baitazi dried tofu (absolutely amazing!) 🏛️【1+1 itinerary suggestion】 If you have enough time, you can also include Chaoyang, 60 km away High-speed train only takes 20 minutes to check out: 🐦 Hongshan Culture Site (birthplace of the first bird & first flower!) 🏛 Niuhuliang Site (prehistoric artifacts are super impressive) 🦖 Fossil Museum (tons of dinosaur fossils) Every time I look through my album now, my heart still flutters 💗 Hurry and save it before it becomes super popular~
💭 When the evening breeze of the Daling River brushes past the thousand-year-old Northern Tower, and the first palace lantern lights up on Murong Street, you will suddenly understand what "life is worth living" means. This city, favored by time, carries the five-thousand-year smile of the Hongshan Goddess and the passionate spirit of the Murong clan of the Three Yan states. During the 2025 Spring Festival, amidst the lights of Chaoyang, I witnessed the most touching Chinese New Year. If you are tired of the same old internet-famous spots, come here and let the millennium-old civilization light up a different kind of spring for you~✨ · -- ⏰ 【Lantern Festival Guide · Key Points】 📍 Location: Beita Square + Murong Street, Shuangta District, Chaoyang City (dual core exhibition areas) 🎫 Tickets: Free! Free! Free! ⏳ Dates: January 22 – March 1 (Lunar calendar: 23rd day of the 12th month to 2nd day of the 2nd month) 💡 Lights On: Lighting ceremony at 17:30, fewer crowds after 21:30, ideal for photos 🚗 Transportation: Two special bus lines for lantern viewing (Changjiang Road Primary School ↔ Trade Union Building, Shuangta District Party School ↔ Wenxiang Haofu), fare 2 RMB; self-driving visitors are advised to park outside and walk in · -- 🐉 【Must-See Highlights · Phoenix Dancing in the Sky】 The 2025 Lantern Festival is the pinnacle of Northeast China! The "Phoenix Flying" performance takes place every night at 20:30 beside the Hongshan Goddess lantern display, where the fiery phoenix soars, symbolizing "Auspicious Phoenix Arrival." The "Lighting Ceremony" is full of ritual, with a lantern parade slowly passing through Murong Street, as if traveling back to the bustling night market of the ancient Three Yan capital. There are nearly a hundred performances including Sichuan Opera face-changing, pipa music, and folk stage shows, partying from the first day of the lunar new year until the second day of the second lunar month! · -- 📸 【Photo Spots · Blow Up Your Social Media】 · 🏯 Beita Square: The five-generation-old Northern Tower stands solemn and majestic under the lights, with blessing lanterns like "Good Fortune Shines" and "Success in Exams" symbolizing good wishes · 🏮 Murong Ancient Street: "Wulin Feng" zodiac lanterns + a corridor of hundreds of palace lanterns; wear Hanfu to snap photos like the drama "A Dream of Splendor"! · 🌉 Blessing Passage: Lanterns on both sides of the Northern Tower form a time tunnel with messages like "Pray for Peace" and "Full of Blessings," wishing for a smooth new year · 🎭 Folk Stage: Exciting performances from 19:00 to 20:00, perfect for capturing folk moments that make great photos · -- 🍜 【Chaoyang’s Culinary Delights · Late Night Food】 · 🥟 Steamed Pork Rib Dumplings: Full of fragrance, the pinnacle of Northeast dumplings · 🫓 Tagou Sesame Flatbread: 2 RMB each, crispy outside and soft inside, perfect with lamb offal soup · 🍲 Mung Bean Pancakes: A Chaoyang specialty, crispy outside and tender inside, you won’t find this elsewhere! · 🍖 Nanyuan Braised Pig Face: A time-honored brand, tender and flavorful · 🍶 Chaoyang Millet: Grown in the world-renowned golden latitude zone, buy a bag to cook porridge at home · -- 🗺️ 【Itinerary · 3 Days 2 Nights In-Depth Tour】 Day 1: Daytime visit to Phoenix Mountain (a famous Buddhist mountain in Northeast China) for blessings → Evening lantern viewing at Beita Square → Night stroll and snacks on Murong Street Day 2: Morning at Chaoyang Bird Fossil National Geopark (see the world’s first bird fossil) → Afternoon at Chaoyang Museum (essence of Three Yan culture) → Evening second visit to the lantern festival for night photography Day 3: Visit Niuhuangliang National Archaeological Site Park (origin of Hongshan culture, evidence of China’s 5,000-year civilization) · -- 💡 【Tips to Avoid Pitfalls】 ✅ Traffic Control: From 18:00 to 21:00 daily, Yingzhou Road, Murong Street, and other sections are restricted; green travel is recommended ✅ Best Time: Arrive before 17:30 to secure a good spot; the 20:30 Phoenix Flying performance is a must-see! ✅ Keep Warm: Northeast nights can drop below minus ten degrees Celsius; bring down jackets, heat packs, and power banks (cold drains batteries quickly) ✅ Off-Peak Suggestion: Crowds lessen after the 15th day of the lunar new year, but the festival lasts until the 2nd day of the second lunar month; visiting during the lunar new year offers the most festive atmosphere · -- 💫 【Final Thoughts】 Standing beneath the Northern Tower, watching the light and shadow of "Phoenix Singing at Chaoyang" bloom in the night sky, I suddenly understood the passion of this city—she uses the five-thousand-year-old Hongshan culture as her base color, the grandeur of the ancient Three Yan capital as her brush, and the flight posture of the world’s first bird as inspiration, painting a grand lantern feast about civilization, heritage, and hope for us. When the lantern parade passes by, when the cheers for Sichuan Opera face-changing ring out, when the fiery phoenix finally soars, you will realize: some beauties are worth crossing mountains and seas for. May you find your own light in the lantern glow of Chaoyang.
This is a 2-day 1-night travel guide for Chaoyang with a budget of 1000 RMB, including an introduction and detailed itinerary suggestions. Chaoyang Travel Guide | 2 Days 1 Night | Budget 1000 RMB 1. Introduction to Chaoyang Chaoyang is located in Northeast China and is one of the important cities in Liaoning Province. It boasts rich historical and cultural heritage as well as magnificent natural scenery. Chaoyang attracts many tourists with its vast grasslands, ancient sites, and unique ethnic customs. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a nature explorer, you can find your ideal travel experience in Chaoyang. 2. Itinerary Day 1 Morning: Arrival in Chaoyang & City Cultural Tour After arriving in Chaoyang, head to the booked budget hotel (about 150 RMB/night) to drop off your luggage Visit the Chaoyang Museum (free or low-cost admission) to learn about Chaoyang’s history and culture Stroll through Chaoyang’s old town to feel the traditional charm of the city Noon: Taste Chaoyang’s Specialty Cuisine Enjoy Northeast Chinese dishes at a local restaurant (about 40 RMB), recommended dishes include Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork) and Di San Xian (stir-fried potato, eggplant, and green pepper) Afternoon: Hongshan Cultural Relics Park Take a bus or taxi to Hongshan Cultural Relics Park (admission about 50 RMB) Explore the Hongshan culture relics and experience the ancient aura of Chinese civilization Walk around the park to enjoy natural scenery and archaeological exhibitions Evening: Chaoyang Night Market Experience Return to the city center and visit Chaoyang Night Market, tasting various snacks (about 40 RMB) Experience the local nightlife atmosphere Day 2 Morning: Chaoyang Grassland Tour After breakfast, head to the nearby grassland scenic area (transport about 30 RMB, admission about 60 RMB) Horse riding and grassland hiking to feel the grandeur and freedom of the vast grasslands Take photos of natural scenery and participate in ethnic cultural activities Noon: Grassland Flavor Lunch Taste grassland specialty dishes (about 40 RMB), such as roasted whole lamb or dairy products Afternoon: Return to City & Prepare for Departure Return to the city; if time permits, stroll around for shopping or visit small attractions Prepare for return transportation (bus or train ticket about 150 RMB) 3. Budget Details (Per Person) Item Cost (RMB) Accommodation (1 night) 150 Meals (2 days) 120 Transportation (city + return) 180 Attraction Tickets 110 Others (shopping/snacks) 40 Total 600 Note: The 1000 RMB budget is ample, allowing for higher-end accommodation or increased shopping and entertainment expenses. 4. Tips Chaoyang’s weather is quite cold, especially in autumn and winter, so keep warm When touring the grasslands, pay attention to sun protection and bring mosquito repellent Respect local ethnic cultures and travel civilly Book accommodation and transportation in advance to avoid peak congestion Wishing you a fulfilling and enjoyable 2-day 1-night trip in Chaoyang! For more travel advice, feel free to contact me anytime.
【3 days 2 nights, about 3800 RMB per person! Chaoyang Guide: Longcheng Secret Realm, Fossil Capital】 Day 1: Arrive at **Chaoyang Station** by high-speed train (about 2 hours from Shenyang/Beijing, round-trip high-speed train about 500 RMB), check into a quality city hotel (such as Fuxiang International, Wanshang Hotel, 450 RMB/night × 2 = 900 RMB). In the afternoon, visit the 【Chaoyang Museum】— the only museum in China themed on "Three Yan Cultures," see Hunnic gold hairpins and artifacts unearthed from the Northern Yan Feng Suofu tomb. In the evening, stroll through 【Daling River Riverside Park】, admire the millennium-old ancient tower 【South Tower】 and the city lights. Day 2: Rent a car to explore “world-class” sites (car rental about 400 RMB): first stop at 【Bird Fossil National Geopark】 (ticket 80 RMB) — step into the "world paleontological holy land," see 125-million-year-old fossils of the Chinese dragon bird and Confucius bird; then check in at 【Niuhuliang Hongshan Culture Site】 (ticket 100 RMB) — the dawn of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, climb the Goddess Temple and altar, touch the remains of altar and temple mounds. Stay in a characteristic guesthouse in Lingyuan or Jianping (350 RMB), and for dinner try Kazuo mutton soup, Lingyuan baked flatbread, and millet rice. Day 3: Climb 【Qingfengling Scenic Area】 — the "Northern Zhangjiajie," with magnificent Danxia cliffs, explore caves where Anti-Japanese volunteer forces hid (ticket 60 RMB). Or choose 【Phoenix Mountain】 to search for Liao Dynasty Buddhist relic traces. Before returning, visit 【Xinhua Road Pedestrian Street】 to buy souvenirs: Chaoyang almond oil, Beipiao donkey meat jerky, Hongshan jade cultural products. 💰Budget details: Transportation 700 (high-speed train + city + car rental) + Accommodation 1250 + Food 750 + Attractions and experiences about 300 ≈ **3800 RMB** 📌Tips: · Niuhuliang site is large, renting an electric cart is recommended; · Flash photography is prohibited in the fossil museum, check rules in advance; · Hiking Qingfengling takes 1.5 hours, bring enough water. ⚠️Warnings: ❌ Many “private fossil museums” sell replicas, do not trust “authentic sales”; ❌ “Ancient jade” around scenic spots is often dyed stone, buy cautiously. Three days and two nights, step into Chaoyang. Here lies the code of life on Earth and the dawn of Chinese civilization. Come here to explore the origin of dinosaur birds, visit ancient sacrificial sites, and travel through billions of years in Longcheng, western Liaoning.
Chaoyang, Liaoning is truly a hidden gem! As the ancient capital of the Three Yan and the birthplace of Hongshan culture, it is the place where the world's first bird took flight and the first flower bloomed. Billion-year-old fossils + thousand-year-old Liao pagodas + intangible cultural heritage streets—it has everything: educational tours, culture, and food. The pace is relaxed, making it perfect for a short trip. 🛬 [Itinerary] Recommended 3-day, 2-night trip, at a relaxed pace Day 1 Ancient City Cultural Route | Arrival & check-in > North Pagoda Museum > Murong Street > Youshun Temple. In the evening, stroll through the ancient street and intangible cultural heritage market, and check out the ancient city night view Day 2 Prehistoric Educational Route | Full day at the Bird Fossil National Geopark, see the Sinosauropteryx and Liaoning Archaefructus, and explore the Geological Corridor and Petrified Forest Day 3 Nature / Civilization (choose one) Option A: Phoenix Mountain, hike to see ancient temples and pagodas, and overlook the whole city Option B: Niuheliang Site, explore Hongshan culture, see the Jade Pig Dragon and Goddess Temple (choose this if you love history) ⛺ [Must-Visit Attractions] 1. Bird Fossil National Geopark: Chaoyang's top attraction, a treasure trove of paleontology. See the fossils from your textbooks in real life. The Geological Corridor is stunning. Great for family educational tours. Allow 3–4 hours 2. Murong Street: An ancient street with calligraphy by Jin Yong. Features bluestone roads, fossil-themed creative products, and many intangible cultural heritage shops. The market atmosphere is great during the Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival. It's photogenic and connects the North and South Pagodas 3. North Pagoda Museum: The only "five generations under one roof" ancient pagoda in the country. A "pagoda within a pagoda" spectacle. Houses national treasures like the Seven-Treasure Pagoda and Buddha relics. Be sure to listen to the guided tour 4. Youshun Temple: A Qing Dynasty Lama temple with red walls and ancient architecture. Located right next to the North Pagoda. It's quiet and less crowded—a great stop along the way 5. Phoenix Mountain: The ancestral home of Buddhism in Northeast China. Features serene forests, a pagoda housing two Buddha relics, cliff carvings, and Liao Dynasty pagodas. Great for hiking and relaxation 6. Niuheliang Site: The core of Hongshan culture and a witness to 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. Home to national treasures like the Jade Pig Dragon and the Goddess head statue. Perfect for history buffs 🍩 [Must-Try Food] · Steamed pork rib dumplings: A Chaoyang signature. Thin skin, savory pork rib filling. A must-try meal in Chaoyang · Stewed intestines: A local street snack. Rich broth, served with tofu puffs. Full of local flavor · Wantuo (buckwheat jelly): Made from coarse grains, drizzled with vinegar and chili. Refreshing and appetizing · Taizi Pot: A specialty braised dish with various ingredients cooked together in a rich, savory sauce · Lingyuan lamb soup + hanging oven flatbread: A standard local breakfast · Nanyuan pig face: An intangible cultural heritage dish. Soft, tender, and flavorful. A staple for banquets 🏨 [Accommodation Guide] Recommended: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson (Chaoyang Avenue, North Pagoda Museum, Murong Street Branch) Located in the heart of the ancient city, a 2-minute walk to Murong Street and the North Pagoda Museum. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Parking is available for those driving. It's close to ancient streets, snacks, and intangible cultural heritage sites. Suitable for family trips, educational tours, and cultural travel. 🚌 [Transportation Guide] · High-speed rail: Get off at Chaoyang Station. It takes about 15 minutes by taxi to the ancient city/Murong Street area · Within the city: The North Pagoda, Murong Street, and Youshun Temple are within walking distance of each other. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi to the Bird Fossil National Geopark and about 25 minutes to Phoenix Mountain · Driving: Road conditions between attractions are good. Driving is recommended, and the hotel offers parking 🧡 [Tips] 1. We highly recommend hiring a guide for museums and historical sites to double your educational experience 2. The parks and hiking trails are long, so wear comfortable flat shoes 3. There is a large temperature difference between day and night in western Liaoning. Bring a light jacket if traveling in spring or autumn 4. Remember to bring your ID card when visiting museums and historical sites 5. The intangible cultural heritage market is crowded on weekends. If you want to take photos, we suggest going early
Dalian–Dashiqiao–Chaoyang–Chifeng–Dashiqiao Total distance: 2,500 km Dates: Sept 25 (Mid-Autumn Festival)–Oct 1 Toll fees: CNY 237 (free on the return trip) EV charging: CNY 402 🗺️ Itinerary, accommodation, & dining (see daily logs for details) 📆 Sept 25 Itinerary: Dashiqiao–Chaoyang South Pagoda–Murong Street–Bird Fossil Geopark–Chifeng Accommodation: Chifeng Yulong Hotel Dinner: 43.9° Hot Pot 📆 Sept 26 Itinerary: Liao Shangjing Museum–Arxan Desert Tourism Cooperative Accommodation: Parking lot at the Arxan entrance (slept in the car) Breakfast: Yite Duijia Lunch: Caoyuan Xiongfeng 📆 Sept 27 Itinerary: Arxan–Bayanhushuo Town–Shengli Village–Liao Qing White Pagoda–Suoborigazhen Town–Arshat Stone Forest (South Gate)–Shilin Station–Dada Line–Bayanchagan Lunch: Arong Beef Noodles (Suoborigazhen Town) Dinner: Adele Fresh Lamb Copper Pot Shabu (Bayanchagan) Accommodation: Hamutu Homestay 📆 Sept 28 Itinerary: Heizi Grassland crossing–Huanggangliang Forest Park viewing platform–Hongli Mountain–Baiyin Aobao Forest Farm–Dada Line 0 km starting point–Dali Lake–Near Yuanbaoshan, Ulan Butong (via Dada Line extension) Accommodation: Beina Yuanshan (Yuanbaoshan) Breakfast: Hamutu Homestay breakfast Lunch: Youjia Restaurant (Baiyin Aobao) Dinner: Xuna Resort BBQ 📆 Sept 29 Itinerary: Ulan Butong paid scenic area–Hamaba–Tiantaiyong Village–Horse treading water Accommodation: Beina Yuanshan Breakfast: Beina Yuanshan Homestay breakfast Lunch: Laojiu Meat Pie Mongolian Restaurant (Branch 5) Dinner: Yangyu Charcoal BBQ (grilled lamb chops) Specialty shop: Muniu Handmade Yogurt Workshop 📆 Sept 30 Itinerary: Princess Lake–Wandao Liang Station–Denglonghezi Grassland–Chifeng Accommodation: Chifeng Yulong Hotel Breakfast: Beina Yuanshan Homestay breakfast Lunch: Old Couple's Spicy Skewers & Potato Slices Dinner: Zhong'er Folk Music Tavern 📆 Oct 1 Itinerary: Chifeng–Niulianghe Site Park–Dashiqiao Breakfast: Laobai Lamb Soup Specialty shop: Mengdu Inner Mongolia Beef Jerky The forecast predicted rain every day before we left, but although we encountered some light rain on the road, it didn't stop us from having fun. Blue skies and white clouds accompanied us the whole way. There was no signal in the mountains occasionally, but it felt full of freedom✨ 💬 Interaction: Looking forward to seeing everyone's autumn photos from the National Day holiday. Share them in the comments!
📍Address: Southwest corner of the intersection of Hongshan Road and Hongqi Road, Hongshan District, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia (east side of the South Gate of Hongshan National Forest Park) ⏰Hours: Tue–Sun 9:00 AM–4:30 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM), closed on Mondays (except for public holidays) 🎫Admission: Completely free! Exchange your ID card for a ticket on-site or book via the official WeChat account; no purchase necessary 🏛️Why is this a "must-visit place to explore the origins of Chinese civilization"? This is the only museum in Inner Mongolia dedicated to Hongshan culture. It was promoted to a national second-grade museum in 2024 and selected as a national patriotic education demonstration base in 2026. Located at the foot of Hongshan Mountain, the building's exterior is inspired by the "Jade Dragon," a representative artifact of Hongshan culture. With over 3,100 artifacts in its collection, the museum systematically outlines the distribution, chronology, and connection of Hongshan culture to Central Plains civilization, revealing its status in the "pluralistic and integrated" pattern of Chinese civilization. 📸Must-see treasures | Each one is a 5,000-year-old marvel! 1️⃣ C-shaped Jade Dragon—The First Dragon of China 🐉 The absolute star! Known as the "First Dragon of China," it stands 26 cm tall. This is a 1:1 full-scale reproduction presented in a 360-degree panoramic view, showcasing its vivid beauty. The original is housed in the National Museum of China, but the museum's replica is equally stunning. Standing before it, you can almost touch the faith of the ancestors from 5,000 years ago. 2️⃣ Jade Pig Dragon—The soul totem of Hongshan jade 🐗 One of the most representative jade artifacts of Hongshan culture, featuring a pig's head and a dragon's body, rounded and full. The "Soul of Jade, Spirit of the Nation" exhibition hall focuses on Hongshan jade, including jade owls, cloud-shaped jade pendants, and jade bi discs... each piece represents the pinnacle of prehistoric jade craftsmanship. 3️⃣ Niuheliang Goddess Temple reconstruction—China's earliest physical deity statue 🗿 The core exhibit of the "Worship and Kingship" hall, featuring a reconstruction model of the Niuheliang site's "Goddess Temple," a clay goddess head (replica), as well as altar cairn scenes and painted pottery cylindrical vessels. Standing before the reconstructed scene, the sacrificial rituals of 5,000 years ago seem to unfold right before your eyes. 4️⃣ Immersive theater + AR interaction—Technology brings history to life 🎬 The museum features an immersive theater and AR/VR interactive technology, using multimedia projection to enhance visitors' understanding of the Hongshan culture. A must-do for family study trips; the mortise and tenon structure experience lets children get hands-on with the ingenuity of ancient craftsmen, offering a fantastic experience. 🗺️Recommended tour route | Follow this to avoid getting lost! First-floor lobby to pick up a guide brochure > First-floor East Hall "Dawn of Civilization" (Hongshan culture overview + sand table) > First-floor West Hall "Soul of Jade, Spirit of the Nation" (C-shaped Dragon + Jade Pig Dragon, core exhibition area!) > Second-floor East Hall "Worship and Kingship" (Goddess Temple reconstruction + altar cairn) > Second-floor West Hall "Convergence of Civilizations" (Comparison of Hongshan and Liangzhu) > Gift shop (C-shaped Dragon fridge magnet is a must-buy!) The whole tour takes about 2–2.5 hours. Free scheduled guided tours are available at 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM, each lasting about 40 minutes. Following the guide will double your experience. 📷Perfect photo spots | These shots will definitely blow up your social media! 📌Museum exterior: Jade Dragon-shaped building + Hongshan background, a landmark check-in 📌In front of the C-shaped Jade Dragon display case: 360-degree panoramic view, great artifact shots 📌Goddess Temple reconstruction scene: Reconstructed sacrificial scene as a background, fully immersive 📌Top of Hongshan Park: After leaving the museum, climb Hongshan Mountain for an overlook of the entire city of Chifeng + a panoramic view of the museum 🍜Food guide | Don't miss the flavors of Chifeng! 🥙Chifeng Duijia (sandwich): Crispy flatbread with smoked meat, a signature Chifeng snack, within walking distance of the museum 🥩Shouba Rou (hand-grabbed meat): Grass-fed mutton boiled in water, dipped in chive flower sauce, tender and not gamey 🥛Salty milk tea + milk tofu: A Mongolian daily staple, warming and filling 📍Around the museum: Plenty of dining options near Hongshan Park, eat until you're full for an average of 40–60 yuan per person ⚠️Tips to avoid pitfalls | A hard-earned summary, follow this! ✅Closed on Mondays! Don't make a wasted trip, except on public holidays ✅Free, but it's recommended to book in advance via the official WeChat account; you can also exchange your ID card for a ticket on-site ✅The museum is not large; a stay of 1–3 hours is recommended ✅Wear comfortable flat shoes; the exhibition halls are flat and barrier-free, accessible for strollers ✅Free guided tours at 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM; following the guide will double your experience ✅Bring a power bank! You won't be able to stop taking photos of the C-shaped Dragon and the Goddess Temple 🔋 ✅You can combine this with a visit to Hongshan Park and the Chifeng Museum to explore the Chifeng cultural route in one day ✅Parking spaces are limited for self-driving; you can park across from the museum 💫Final thoughts | Travel back 5,000 years for free, the most worth-visiting place in Chifeng The beauty of the Hongshan Culture Museum lies in the shock of being struck by the faith of ancestors from 5,000 years ago while standing before the C-shaped Jade Dragon and touching the "First Dragon of China"; it's the trance of walking into the reconstructed Goddess Temple scene and seemingly seeing prehistoric sacrificial rituals unfold before your eyes; it's the healing feeling of climbing Hongshan Mountain to overlook the museum and the entire city of Chifeng, where the ancient and modern intertwine. Free admission, a national second-grade museum, and a national patriotic education demonstration base—when you come to Chifeng, set aside half a day for the Hongshan Culture Museum 🏛️💛 Visit in any season, free all year round. Save this guide, pick a nice day, and come to Chifeng for a 5,000-year journey through civilization~✨
I thought Chaoyang was just an ordinary small city, but once I got there, I realized it's the "Dragon City," the birthplace of Hongshan culture. Three days just isn't enough to see it all. 🏛️ Trip highlights Chaoyang North Pagoda, Fenghuang Mountain, Niuheliang Hongshan Culture Site, and the Bird Fossil National Geopark. With ancient pagodas, ancient culture, and dinosaur fossils, you can see 5,000 years of history in just one city. 🚗 Itinerary Day 1: Travel from Shenyang to downtown Chaoyang, visit the North Pagoda, and explore Youshun Temple Day 2: Travel from Chaoyang to Niuheliang, explore the Hongshan Culture Site, and see the Goddess Temple Day 3: Travel from Chaoyang to Fenghuang Mountain, hike to the summit for a panoramic view of the Dragon City 🍲 Food recommendations Lingyuan tofu pudding, Kazuo lamb soup, Chaoyang stew, and fried sea shrimp. It's full of local flavor—a bowl of lamb soup will warm you right up. ⚠️ Travel tips Fenghuang Mountain has many stairs, so wear comfortable shoes. The site area is sunny, so remember sun protection. Some attractions are closed on Mondays.
Chaoyang Travel Guide: I. What's Worth Seeing in Chaoyang (5 Core Points) · Chaoyang North Pagoda + North Pagoda Museum: A thirteen-tiered brick pagoda with closely spaced eaves, a "five-generation" ancient pagoda. Inside, you can see relics and a model of the Three Yan Dragon City. Entry is free with your ID card. · Murong Street + South Pagoda + Youshun Temple: An antique-style street with calligraphy by Jin Yong, next to the North Pagoda, easily visited along the way; Youshun Temple's red walls and golden tiles are photogenic, and the South Pagoda is just at the intersection. · Bird Fossil National Geological Park (No. 100 Longniao Street, Longcheng District): Chaoyang's "trump card"—Sinosauropteryx, Liaoning Archaeopteryx, "the place where the first bird took flight." Allocate 3 hours; a must-do for families with children to experience the fossils. · Niuheliang Hongshan Culture Site (Jianping/Lingyuan direction, about 1 hour+ drive from the city center): Goddess Temple, stone mounds, and the site where the jade pig-dragon was unearthed; a strong sense of the dawn of Chinese civilization. Advance booking is required; it's far, and taking public transportation is not recommended. · Phoenix Mountain + Daling River: Climb Phoenix Mountain to the top for panoramic city views, and walk along the glass walkway to check the weather; stroll along the Daling River trail in the evening to see the pagoda's reflection and the musical fountain – a free and enjoyable experience. If time is tight, these four routes are a must: Beita Museum → Murong Street → Bird Fossil Park → Daling River Night View. II. Itinerary Planning (Most Convenient Route) One-Day Quick Trip (High-Speed Rail Round Trip) · Morning: Arrive at Chaoyang Station → Beita Museum → Beita → Murong Street → Youshun Temple → Nanta · Lunch: Lamb Soup + Oven-Baked Flatbread · Afternoon: Bird Fossil National Geological Park (3 hours) · Evening: Stroll along the Daling River → Return Trip Two-Day Highlights (Highly Recommended) Day 1: City Cultural Route · Chaoyang Museum (Establish knowledge of the Three Yan Dragon City, free guided tours available) → Beita Museum → Beita → Murong Street → Youshun Temple → Nanta · Evening: Enjoy the night view of the Daling River, eat Lingyuan Lamb Soup/Nanyuan Braised Pig Face/Barbecue Day 2: Prehistoric + Mountain and Water Route · Option A (Nature Lovers): Half-day at Bird Fossil Park → Half-day at Phoenix Mountain (Climb to the top for sunset viewing) · Option B (for those interested in history and culture): Charter a car to Niuheliang (half a day to most of the day) → Return to the city to buy local specialties and leave. Three-day leisurely tour · Day 3 Add-on: Beipiao Daheishan / Kazuo direction (hot springs + donkey meat sandwiches + aged vinegar), suitable for those driving. III. Things to Eat, Don't Order the Wrong Ones · Lingyuan Lamb Soup + Oven-baked Flatbread: Perfect for breakfast or lunch. The soup is milky white, and you can soak the flatbread in it. · Kazuo Bowl Dumplings: Made with buckwheat, topped with sesame paste, garlic, and vinegar sauce. Served cold, it cuts through the richness. · Nanyuan Braised Pig's Face: A Liaoning intangible cultural heritage, served with pancakes/flatbread. Share among multiple people. · Lingyuan Tofu Pudding: Savory and braised, served with fried dough sticks. · Chaoyang Stewed Intestines, Gecha (a type of fried dough), Hu Bing (a type of flatbread), and Grilled Skewers: Find crowded shops at the Dalinghe Night Market or Wenhua Road area in the evening. · Souvenirs: Chaoyang Jujubes, Kazuo Aged Vinegar, Chaoyang Millet, Cypress Roasted Chicken (best eaten fresh). IV. Where to Stay for Minimal Walking · Shuangta District (North Tower/Murong Street/South Tower area): This area is within walking distance of the old town and convenient for late-night snacks. - Around Chaoyang Station: Many chain stores, low prices, suitable for catching an early train the next day, but exploring the old town requires a 10-minute taxi ride. · Don't believe the "river view" sales pitch: Chaoyang doesn't have a river; seeing the Daling River is already considered good, don't pay extra for empty promises. V. Transportation and Avoiding Pitfalls (Very Important) · Make sure you buy a ticket for Liaoning Chaoyang Station, not "Chaoyang South Station" or other provincial Chaoyang Buildings. · Taxis within the city are inexpensive to the starting price, buses can be booked but are infrequent; Niuheliang and Daheishan require driving/chartering/renting a car, don't trust the unlicensed taxis outside the station. · Museums are often closed on Mondays, Beita Museum has a midday break, check the opening hours before you go. · There are no shuttle buses for the second half of Phoenix Mountain, wear non-slip sports shoes, not sneakers; don't try to climb at midday, go in the morning or evening. · Additional experiences at the Bird Fossil Park (MR, fossil digging, 4D). - The temperature difference between day and night is large in October, so bring a jacket and a lining; a sun hat and a water bottle are essential for visiting Niuheliang and Fenghuangshan.
The ruins park is very large, and you need to take a scenic bus to visit the four exhibition halls. The exhibitions and ruins tell and show the glory of the ancient civilization. The exquisite jade, altars, temples and tombs from 5,000 years ago have a profound impact on later generations. There are currently scheduled buses from Jianping Station to the city, but there are not many buses. It costs 30 yuan to take a taxi from the city. The transportation is indeed not very convenient, and there are not many tourists. You need to ask and confirm locally during non-holidays and off-seasons. Personally, I think: Friends who like ancient monuments and history, it is worth visiting this ruins and museum.
M18***01A large number of jade articles were unearthed at the Niuheliang Hongshan Culture Site. The Niuheliang people believed that jade could communicate with the gods. In the vast stone mounds here, the changes in the specifications of jade articles buried with the dead are mainly reflected in the custom of "burying only with jade".
妮娜北京Can I skip the electric shuttle bus at Niuheliang Archaeological Site Park? The Niuheliang National Archaeological Site Park has three main attractions: the Site 1 (Goddess Temple) Protection and Exhibition Hall, the Site 2 (Stone Mounds and Altar) Protection and Exhibition Hall, and the Niuheliang Site Museum. The normal route is to drive into the park through the main gate, park in the parking lot (10 yuan per car, unlimited time), then take the electric shuttle bus to the museum, then to Site 2, and finally to the Goddess Temple. After the museum visit, take the shuttle bus back to the parking lot and drive away. The shuttle bus costs 20 yuan for one loop. All online guides recommend buying the shuttle bus ticket because walking is too far. Indeed, walking the entire loop is about six kilometers, and considering the walking within the museum, it's a lot of exercise for a day, which might be too strenuous for the average tourist. However, there's a small design flaw in Niuheliang Archaeological Site Park: its attractions are not concentrated in one area but are instead traversed by National Highway G101. We all know that national highways cannot be closed arbitrarily, which provides us with convenience. My method is to purchase tickets online and then be directed to the Second Site Protection Exhibition Hall for entry. Note that there is no public parking at the Second Site, but you can park on the roadside (as shown in the first picture) and walk into the park. The ticket checkpoint is only 200 meters from the exhibition hall. Don't worry, although it's a national highway, as a small county under Chaoyang's jurisdiction, there aren't many passing vehicles or traffic police, so safety isn't an issue. After the visit, return to your parking spot. There's a small slope across the road; walk up to the Goddess Temple. This walk takes about ten minutes. After visiting the Goddess Temple, navigate to the Niuheliang Site Museum, park in the park's parking lot, and walk to the museum. Avoid taking the electric shuttle bus route. There's a small path to the left of the visitor center; cross the garden and go up. The whole journey takes about seven or eight minutes. Of course, you can also walk backwards, visiting the museum first and then driving to the Second Site for parking and sightseeing; both are perfectly acceptable. If you're traveling alone, taking an electric scooter is definitely worthwhile. It only costs twenty yuan, and if you have the whole family, you can save that money and have a nice meal in Chaoyang. Sharing this with friends who might need it.
桃子妖妖妖A great experience! I'll definitely go up to Simendong next time. Beautiful scenery and a very easy hiking route. Jianping has beautiful scenery. Afterwards, you can also visit the Xiaopingfang Scenic Area.
邵雲天The Yan Great Wall of the Warring States Period is the earliest Great Wall ruins. There is no complete wall, but rows of broken rocks and low stone piles.
浅末回首The museum houses cultural relics and treasures that have been preserved from the local ancient culture.
美梦成真123！！Mutianyu Great Wall is worth visiting; the scenery is beautiful, and it's less crowded than Badaling Great Wall. We chose the western route, taking the cable car to watchtower number 14, climbing to watchtower number 23, but we couldn't go any further. We returned to watchtower number 14 and took the cable car down again. Our guide, Wang Hao, was great; he spoke fluent English, and there were many foreigners on the bus today. I got a chance to practice my listening skills.
蓝色梦幻001Suitable for family walks, outings, and leisurely strolls. It was a bit hot during August, the summer peak season; the evenings were cool, but the days were still very sunny and hot. The scenery was beautiful, but it was very crowded, as it's a famous tourist attraction.
_We***75If we're talking about the most famous attraction in Changli County, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, it has to be the Aranya Community. Originally a real estate development project intended as a community, it has now transformed into a popular tourist destination. This is because the unique atmosphere created by the cultural heritage and neighborly relations within the Aranya Community makes both residents and visitors feel comfortable. Due to the success of the Aranya project, it's now undoubtedly Changli's must-visit spot for social media check-ins, and it's definitely worth a visit.
老少皆宜（）need taxi from binhai railway station, many animals to show, suitable for kid, room in lower floor has english text . the additional blue ocean show is aquarium, easy to use just show qr code
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