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View Plans & PricingArea: 19,736 km² (prefecture-level city)
Population: Approximately 2.4 million (2020 census)
Chaoyang means "facing the sun" in Chinese, referring to its location on the sunny slopes of the Daxing'anling and Yanshan mountains. It is in western Liaoning.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Chaoyang has no commercial airport. Chaoyang Railway Station connects to Shenyang, Beijing, and other cities on the Beijing–Harbin railway. Buses and taxis serve the urban area.
Chaoyang Normal University is the main local higher-education institution.
Chaoyang is rich in fossils; it is one of the world's most important paleontological sites, especially for feathered dinosaur and early bird fossils. The region has mountains, grasslands, and the Daling River.
Visit the Chaoyang Fossil Museum, Fengguo Temple (Liao dynasty architecture), Yandu Mountain, and the dinosaur fossil sites in the surrounding countryside.
Day 1: Visit the Chaoyang Fossil Museum and Fengguo Temple.
Day 2: Explore Yandu Mountain and nearby fossil sites.
Try Liaoning-style stews, grilled lamb, millet-based dishes, and local mushrooms. Chaoyang is also known for its pear and apricot orchards.
Fossil replicas, local fruits, mountain mushrooms, and Liaoning handicrafts are popular. Shopping is centered in Shuangta District.
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