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View Plans & PricingArea: 4,743 km²
Population: ~1.6 million (2020)
Liaoyang means "distant Yang" in Chinese. It is one of the oldest cities in Northeast China and was an important city during the Liao and Jin dynasties.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Liaoyang has no commercial airport; Shenyang Taoxian Airport is used. Liaoyang Railway Station connects to Shenyang and Dalian on the Harbin–Dalian high-speed railway. Buses and taxis serve the city.
Liaoyang Vocational and Technical College is the main local institution.
Liaoyang lies on the Liao River plain with a humid continental climate. It has hills, rivers, and is rich in minerals.
Visit the Liaoyang White Pagoda, Guangyou Temple, Dongjing City ruins, and the Liaoyang Museum.
Day 1: White Pagoda and Guangyou Temple.
Day 2: Dongjing City ruins and city museum.
Try Liaoyang-style stewed dishes, Northeastern dumplings, grilled river fish, and pickled cabbage dishes.
Liao dynasty replicas, Northeastern mushrooms, and local handicrafts are sold in Baita District.
Local Vibe: Liaoyang (辽阳) has an industrial backbone and a comedian’s mouth. Locals are hearty, football-loving, and never afraid of a cold winter. Visitors love the authentic atmosphere, friendly advice, and the way Liaoyang-style stewed dishes shows up on every local menu.
Fun Facts:
• Liaoyang is home to the Liaoyang White Pagoda, a local highlight that reflects the city's character and history.
• The city blends everyday modern life with long-standing traditions, making it a great place to experience real China.
• Liaoyang-style stewed dishes is one of the local flavors visitors remember most — ask a local where they eat it.
Locals in Liaoyang have their own regional flavor of Mandarin. Try these to sound like one of the crowd:
血受 (xiě shou) — Extremely satisfying.
别墨迹 (bié mò ji) — Don’t drag it out.
歹饭 (dǎi fàn) — Eat food.
• Zhao Benshan — China’s most famous comedian was born in Liaoning.
• Nurhaci — The Qing dynasty founder built his capital in Shenyang.
• Industrial Workers — Liaoning’s factories powered China’s early industrialization.
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