朝阳市
Where the first bird-like dinosaur was found
Why this place
Chaoyang is one of the most important fossil beds in the world — the Jehol biota, which produced the first feathered dinosaurs and the earliest flowering plants. If you care about palaeontology, this is a genuine pilgrimage site.
What to see
- The Chaoyang Bird Fossil National Geopark and the Sihetun site
- Chaoyang Museum, with feathered dinosaur and early bird fossils
- The Liao-dynasty twin pagodas and the Northern Pagoda in the old city
What to eat
- Liaoning millet and buckwheat dishes
- Lamb from the surrounding hills
Best time
May–October
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