[2025 Liaoyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Liaoyang White Pagoda (Updated Apr)

🇨🇳 Day 05 of the Northeast-North China Tour 🗓 2025.01.12 You can walk from Liaoyang Station to Liaoyang Baektap and Guangwu Temple in about 10-15 minutes, and they are one of Liaoyang's landmarks. It is said that the Baektap was built during the Liao Dynasty and was renovated and rebuilt in the Liao style by Emperor Shizong of the Jin Dynasty in the late Jin Dynasty. #ChinaTravelMoment #ChinaTravel #LiaoningProvince #辽阳

🇨🇳 Day 05 of Northeast-North China Tour 🗓 2025.01.12 ▪︎Same-day itinerary: Arrive at Liaoyang Station ➡️ Liaoyang White Pagoda & Guangwoo Temple ➡️ Liaoyang (Liaoyang) Museum ➡️ Liaoyang Dongjingcheng (Recommended tourist attractions) 1. Liaoyang White Pagoda (辽阳白塔): An octagonal 13-pointed spire tower outside the west gate of Liaoyang County. 2. Liaoyang Dongjingcheng (辽阳 东京城): During the reign of Nurhachi of the Qing Dynasty, the capital was moved from Hetu Arab City, where the Later Jin Dynasty (the predecessor of the Qing Dynasty) was founded in 1621, and it stayed there for 4 years before being relocated to Shenyang Imperial Palace. #ChinaTravelMoment #ChinaTravel #LiaoningProvince #辽阳

It was a trip to Liaoyang, China 🇨🇳 When we visited Liaoyang, we were impressed by its rich history, ancient temples, and scenic mountain landscapes ⛰️ As one of northeastern China’s oldest cities, it offers a mix of cultural heritage and natural beauty, making it a fantastic destination for photography 📸 Our first stop was White Pagoda Park, home to the famous Liaoyang White Pagoda, a 900-year-old Buddhist structure. The pagoda’s elegant white stone design against the blue sky ⛅️ makes for an incredible photo 📸 The best shots are taken in the morning, when the sunlight highlights its intricate details ✨ 📍No. 29 Bai Ta Road, Baita District, Liaoyang, Liaoning, China We also explored Guangyou Temple, one of the most important Buddhist temples in northeast China 🇨🇳 The ancient wooden 🪵 halls, towering incense burners, and peaceful courtyards create a serene setting for photography 📸 We recommend visiting in the afternoon, when the golden sunlight ✨ filters through the temple trees, adding a mystical effect 💯 📍Guangyou Temple Street, Baita District, Liaoyang, Liaoning, China For a glimpse of Liaoyang’s past, we visited the Ancient City Wall, which has stood for centuries. The weathered stone walls and traditional Chinese gates make for striking historical photos 📸 The best time for photos is during sunset, when the walls are bathed in warm, golden light ✨ 📍Near Tianshou Temple, Baita District, Liaoyang, Liaoning, China For a peaceful nature escape, we explored the Tanghe Hot Spring Resort 💯 a place known for its steaming hot springs, forested hills, and traditional spa houses 🏘️ The best photos are taken in the early morning, when mist rises from the warm water, creating a dreamy effect 🙌 📍Tanghe Town, Liaoyang County, Liaoyang, Liaoning, China #discoverchina #Vacation #travel

|Liaoyang White Pagoda • Check in at Liaoyang White Pagoda. Liaoyang White Pagoda is the tallest brick pagoda in Northeast China. It is located in Baita Park in Baita District, Liaoyang. Liaoyang White Pagoda is a solid, curtain-style, thirteen-story, octagonal, brick pagoda with dense eaves. It is composed of a base, body, eaves, and top. It is 70.4 meters tall. The eaves are gradually retracted, with wind chimes hanging from the corners and copper mirrors between the eaves. The top of the pagoda is a lotus flower supporting a cover, with a spire decorated with flames, wheels, and jewels. Liaoyang White Pagoda is the tallest brick pagoda in Northeast China. However, it is said that during a cultural relic survey in 1980, a stele was found with an inscription stating that Wanyan Yong built the pagoda for his mother, Li, in the sixth year of the Zhenglong era (1156). The inscription describes a geographical location that has nothing to do with Liaoyang White Pagoda, so the theory that the pagoda was built during the Jin dynasty was rejected. The architectural style and details of Liaoyang White Pagoda are similar to those of Jinzhou Ancient Pagoda and Beizhen Chongxing Twin Pagodas. Jinzhou Ancient Pagoda was built in the third year of the Qingning era (1057) during the reign of Emperor Daozong of Liao, and Beizhen Twin Pagodas were built around the Tianxiang era during the reign of Emperor Daozong of Liao. Based on this, it is speculated that Liaoyang White Pagoda was built during the Liao dynasty, about 1,000 years ago. ✅ Check in at: 1️⃣ The former site of the South Manchuria Railway Library, now the September 18 Incident Conspiracy Museum. This was one of the places where the September 18 Incident was planned. The museum displays historical photos and artifacts related to the September 18 Liaoyang Conspiracy and the outbreak of the incident. 2️⃣ Guangyou Temple, which has the world's largest bluestone archway, largest Mahavira Hall, largest camphor wood seated statue of Sakyamuni in a hall, largest bronze incense burner, and largest palace lantern. 3️⃣ Yuantong Zen Temple, an affiliated hall of Guangyou Temple. The plaque on the main hall was inscribed by the calligrapher Qi Gong. 🎫 Tickets: Free. Baita Park and Guangyou Temple Scenic Area form the Baita Historical and Cultural Block. 📍 Address: No. 60, Section 1, Zhonghua Street, Baita District, Liaoyang. There are small parking lots at several entrances, with a parking fee of CNY 2 per hour.

Liaoyang White Pagoda Park is a charming corner that combines historical charm and modern vitality. The towering White Pagoda stands quietly in the center of the park like a witness of time. Its white body is solemn and elegant, shining brightly in the sunlight. The exquisite reliefs on the pagoda tell stories of the past and carry memories of a thousand years. The park is full of green trees and flowers. Winding paths meander through the park, where people stroll and enjoy the tranquility and beauty. The lake is clear, and the breeze stirs up ripples that complement the White Pagoda. At night, the lights come on, outlining the charming silhouette of the White Pagoda, and the whole park becomes like a dream. Travel tips: - Transportation: Convenient public transportation is available in the city, or you can take a taxi or drive yourself. - Best time to visit: The park is beautiful all year round, but the spring and autumn seasons are more pleasant and suitable for visiting. - Tour route: Enter through the main entrance of the park, first admire the White Pagoda, then stroll along the lake and enjoy the surrounding garden scenery. - Notes: Protect the environment and do not damage public facilities. - Nearby food: Liaoyang's specialties include Sanxing mutton soup and pagoda sugar, which are worth a try. Come to Liaoyang White Pagoda Park and experience the unique charm of ancient and modern times!

The White Pagoda Historical and Cultural Block is a historical and cultural block in Liaoning Province. The White Pagoda Historical and Cultural Block is adjacent to Liaoyang Railway Station, east to Shuguang Road, south to Zhonghua Street, west to Shengli Road, and north to the intersection of Binhe Road and Shengli Road. The core protected area of the district covers an area of 6.74 hectares, the construction control zone covers an area of 19 hectares, and the total area is 25.74 hectares. It is divided into Guangyou Temple Scenic Area (National 4A Scenic Area), White Pagoda Park (open), Qingnian Lake Park (open), Xiangyuan, Cultural Relics Protection Area, Industrial Area, and Residential Area. It is built into a historical and cultural block integrating historical and cultural heritage, tourism, leisure and sightseeing, and has become the historical and cultural living room of the ancient city of Liaoyang. As an important cultural relic in the White Pagoda Historical and Cultural Block, Guangyou Temple witnessed the vicissitudes of history in Liaoyang and even the Northeast from the late Eastern Han Dynasty to the late Qing Dynasty for nearly 1,800 years. Guangyou Temple was built in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the White Pagoda was built in the Liao Dynasty. It is one of the earliest temples that appeared after Buddhism was introduced to China. Until the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it has always been an important Buddhist activity center in Liaoyang and even the Northeast. It is also the largest Buddhist activity dojo in the Northeast and the most influential Buddhist propagation center in history. In 1900, Guangyou Temple was a place for the Boxer Rebellion. In the same year, Tsarist Russia burned down Guangyou Temple in the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion, leaving only the White Pagoda. After the Russo-Japanese War, in 1905, Japan carried out new urban construction in the Manchurian Railway affiliated area, and Liaoyang gradually formed an overall pattern of appearance characterized by the coexistence of the Manchurian Railway affiliated area and the ancient city of Liaoyang. The White Pagoda Historical and Cultural Block is located within the scope of the Manchurian Railway affiliated area. The Japanese successively built the White Pagoda Park, the shrine, and the residential area in the northeast corner here. Since then, the White Pagoda Park has become a forbidden area for Chinese people, dedicated to the place where Japanese people worship and walk. After the liberation, the White Pagoda Park was opened to the public and became the best place for citizens to relax and entertain on weekends. In the 1970s, the 93123 troops took over the residential group formed in the north of the White Pagoda Park during the Japanese pseudo-period, and built single-story, red brick, sloping roof, and row-type layout houses on its east side. By the 1980s, the area gradually formed a unique pattern of urban living areas with the White Pagoda Park as the core and modern urban buildings scattered among them. It was renamed Xiangyuan in 2021. In 2002, Liaoyang City carried out environmental renovation of the White Pagoda Park, rebuilt Guangyou Temple, and built it into a national 4A scenic spot.

Liaoyang White Pagoda is the most famous historical site in Liaoyang. It is an octagonal thirteen-story solid brick pagoda with hanging eaves and a dense eave style, which was originally built during the Liao Dynasty. Despite restorations over the centuries, it still retains the Liao Dynasty style and is a typical example of an ancient pagoda from that period.

Liaoyang is an ancient city with a history of more than 2,000 years of city construction. The Liaoyang White Pagoda is also a representative building of Liaoyang. It was built during the Liao Dynasty and is a key national preservation unit.