Henhegou Scenic Area Henhegou Provincial Forest Park is located 11 kilometers southeast of Hanling Town, Liaoyang County, on the extension of the Changbai Mountains in Northeast China. The current total area of the scenic zone is 7.97 square kilometers, with 23 square kilometers available for development. The area enjoys convenient transportation, bordering Benxi to the east and Gongchangling to the west, and is just over 50 kilometers from downtown Liaoyang. It has a continental monsoon climate, featuring blooming flowers in spring, murmuring streams in summer, vibrant red leaves in autumn, and snow-covered landscapes in winter—each season distinct and charming. The unique landforms, shaped by nature’s artistry, form today’s Henhe Grand Canyon.
Jiming Temple Eco-Tourism Resort The Jiming Temple Eco-Tourism Resort is located in Jiming Temple Village, Helan Town, in the eastern mountainous area of Liaoyang County. The resort lies adjacent to the Tanghe Reservoir and is surrounded by water on three sides, forming a peninsula-like shape. Its Dashengtun area is situated on the western branch of the Tanghe Reservoir, boasting nearly 10,000 mu of water surface, while Dadianzi, on the eastern branch, has nearly 20,000 mu of water surface…
The Longfeng Mountain Scenic Area is located in Xiadahe Township, Liaoyang County, adjacent to the renowned Qianshan Scenic Area, and just 30 kilometers from Shoushan, the seat of Liaoyang County government. The scenic area spans a planned area of 20 square kilometers, with over 1,000 acres of mountain terrain, current building area exceeding 3,000 square meters, and a total investment of over 30 million yuan. With incense lingering around the mountaintop...
Taizi River Scenic Area The Taizi River Scenic Area is located on the banks of the Taizi River to the east of Liaoyang City, stretching from Beishaogate Bridge in the north to Manshipipe Bridge in the south, with a total length of 3,260 meters. It connects to the urban area in the west and faces Hedong Village in the east, with an average width of 750 meters from east to west and a total area of 240 hectares. The Taizi River Scenic Area began construction in 1991 and...
Dahei Mountain is located 2.3 kilometers northeast of Jizhaoshan Village, Tianshui Manchu Township, Liaoyang County, in the southeastern part of Liaoyang City. It borders Benxi City to the north, Fengcheng City of Dandong to the east, Xiuyan County of Anshan City to the south, and lies over 70 kilometers from Anshan. The main peak, Tianqiao Peak, has an elevation of 1,181.2 meters and is the highest point within Liaoyang City. It stands opposite Baiyun Mountain, which rises 1,177 meters above sea level in Fengcheng City, Dandong. Ancient people praised it as “a scenic wonder in the southeast corner of Liaodong,” and one poem described Dahei Mountain as: “Adorned with rosy clouds and dressed in jade, the mountain range looms heavy near Liaoyang.”
Mount Jingang in Liaoyang features a total of 23 natural landscapes and 5 cultural sites. Among the more famous ones are Dragon Head Peak, Big Jingang Peak, Second Jingang Peak, Golden Toad Welcoming the Dawn, Rhino Turtle Gazing at the Moon, Recumbent Lion Peak, Human Head Peak, White Cloud Cave, One-Line Sky, Guest-Greeting Pine, Nine-Dragon River, Willow Trees by the Dragon Pool, Laojun Pond, and Laojun Cabinet Rock, collectively known as the 2...
The Liaoyang Han Dynasty Mural Tomb Cluster is located in the Bangtaizi, Sandaohao, and Beiyuan areas in the northern part of Liaoyang City, Liaoning Province. Discovered in the early 20th century, these are stone-chamber mural tombs from the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the Han-Wei transition period. The tomb owners were all prominent figures of the Gongsun clan regime, which held power over Liaodong at the time. In the 1950s, the Liaoning Provincial Museum and other institutions organized excavations of the tomb cluster...
With a total investment of over 6 million yuan and covering an area of 1,800 square meters, the Liaoyang Martyrs Memorial Hall is located on the west side of the Liaoyang Martyrs' Cemetery. The exhibition hall mainly consists of four sections: Atrocities of the Russo-Japanese War, Three Liberations of Liaoyang City, Glorious Achievements of Martyrs Shine Through the Ages, and Honoring Martyrs to Forge Ahead. It displays a total of 336 precious historical photographs, …
Liaoyang Martyrs' Cemetery was built in 1957 and is located on a high platform two kilometers south of the city, covering an area of 87,490 square meters. The main structures include: the Martyrs Monument, the Martyrs Memorial Hall office complex building, and the epitaph stele. The eight gilded characters on the Martyrs Monument "Eternal Glory to the Revolutionary Martyrs" are in the New Wei style…
Tawan Pagoda is located in Tawan Village, Tianshui Township, Liaoyang County, Liaoyang City, situated on Tawan Mountain. There are no historical records documenting the exact construction period of the pagoda. Based on its architectural style, brick carvings, and artistic elements, it is speculated to date back to the Liao and Jin dynasties, though some suggest it was a Ming dynasty reconstruction imitating Liao-style architecture. According to the "Pagoda Inscription" dislodged by an earthquake, the pagoda underwent major repairs during the 27th year of the Guangxu Emperor’s reign…
The Agricultural Carnival Town is the core area of the Shoushan Modern Agriculture Demonstration Park in Liaoyang County. It consists of three major sections: the Agricultural Technology Experience Zone, the Agricultural Creativity Experience Zone, and the Central Landscape Belt. Currently, the town has built a visitor area covering 120 mu, with a total facility area of 41,317.3 square meters, making it the largest...
Liuhao Wetland Park is located in Liuhao Town, Liaoyang County, Liaoyang City, situated in the middle section of the Liuhao River. It is a provincial-level wetland park with a planned total area of 66.66 hectares and a wetland coverage rate of 74.65%. The area lies on the alluvial plain of the Lower Liaohe River subsidence zone, featuring higher terrain in the northeast and lower in the southwest, with an average elevation between 8 and 18 meters. The terrain is flat and open...
The Liu Family Stone Relief Tomb is located at the foot of a hill about 0.5 kilometers northwest of Liujia Village. In 1983, it was designated as a provincial-level cultural heritage site along with 56 other historical sites, including the No. 3 Tomb in Beiyuan. Protected area: within a radius of 10 meters centered on the tomb’s burial mound. Construction control zone: an area extending 20 meters beyond the protected area...
Located within the Wugong Mansion courtyard (formerly the residence of Wu Enpei) on the east side of Xixiaoshi Street in the old town area of Liaoyang. The site consists of 21 rooms enclosed by high walls, forming a small quadrangle compound. It covers an area of 1,300 square meters, with a built-up area of 630 square meters. Established in August 1997 to commemorate Cao Xueqin’s ancestral roots in Liaoyang, the hall was inscribed by the renowned Redology scholar Feng Qiyong…
Tokyo City is located in Wensheng District, Liaoyang City, north of Zhonghua Street, and now sits on the site of Xincheng Village. It was the capital city built over 300 years ago when Nurhaci, the founding emperor of the Qing Dynasty, established Liaoyang as his capital. Constructed in the seventh year of the Tianming era of the Later Jin (1622), the city was built on a high terrace by the water, featuring a structure of brick, stone, and rammed earth. The city had a “diamond” shape, with a perimeter of 3,510 meters, stretching 890 meters from east to west and 886 meters from north to south...
Liaoyang Museum is located at No. 2 Zhongxin Road, Dongsi Dao Street, in Liaoyang’s Old Town. Covering an area of 27,000 square meters, it was built in 1921. Originally the private residence of Peng Xian, who served as the General Manager of the Three Eastern Provinces Official Bank and President of the Northeast Frontier Bank during the rule of the Fengtian warlords, the site features 31 rooms spanning 450 square meters, which have been arranged into five exhibition halls to present the basic display on Liaoyang’s concise history. Over 300 items have been selected from the museum’s collection of more than 4,000 cultural relics to enrich the exhibits. The displays include fine artifacts from the Neolithic Age to the Ming and Qing dynasties, primarily comprising unearthed relics as well as some heirloom pieces. Highlights include the Pleistocene rhinoceros fossil from the Meishi era, bronze ware from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, relics unearthed from Western Han Dynasty villages, and ancient tomb murals. The Qing Dynasty’s Wang Erlie Birthday Screen is the museum’s treasured centerpiece. In 1984, this site was designated as the location for Liaoyang Museum, which officially opened to the public on October 1, 1985.
The Confucius Temple is located in Wenmiao Square on East Avenue, Wensheng District, Liaoyang City. Originally built in the 15th year of the Hongwu reign during the Ming Dynasty (1382), it features a rigorous layout with structures such as the screen wall, Lingxing Gate, Pan Pond, Jijin Gate, Dacheng Hall, and Qisheng Shrine all aligned along the same north-south central axis. It is divided into three courtyards: the first courtyard features a screen wall at the front, with Manchu and Han bilingual...
The Longding Mountain Scenic Area was first developed in 1992. It now features a 15-li circular mountain road, as well as small meeting rooms and entertainment halls. A small swimming pool has been built within the compound, along with planted flowers and lawns. Outside the gate is a large flower garden and the "Zhonggu Tower," inside which hangs an ancient bell. Climbing to the top of the tower offers a panoramic view of Liaoyang. At the highest point of the park...
【Yongning Temple】 is located on the southern slope of Qingyun Mountain at the South Factory of Liaoyang Qinghua Company. Originally built during the Ming Dynasty, it served as the East Hermitage of Guangyou Temple. The temple complex backs onto green mountains and faces south. The mountain gate consists of three bays, with the central bay serving as a passageway and clay statues of the Vajra Guardians flanking either side. The main hall, also three bays wide, houses statues of Sakyamuni, Bhaisajyaguru (Medicine Buddha), and Amitabha Buddha. Behind the shrine is a statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva facing north. The eastern...
【Luozu Cave】Luozu Cave is located on the southern foothills of Yuntai Mountain, on the north bank of the Taizi River in the southeast of Wensheng District. It is the only grotto carved in the northeastern region during the Tang Dynasty. There are 18 caves of varying sizes. During the Cultural Revolution, Luozu Cave was destroyed, the Buddha statues were smashed, and the caves were blasted for stone extraction, leaving only remnants of caves and broken Buddha figures. In the sixth year of the Ming Dynasty's Xuande era (1431), the cave was called the “Water Lotus…”