Chaoyang
Known as China's "fossil city," Chaoyang in western Liaoning Province has yielded some of the most significant Early Cretaceous paleontological finds on record, including two ancient bird species — Longipteryx chaoyangensis and Sapeornis chaoyangensis — named after the city. The Harqin region within its territory is considered the oldest known prehistoric site in northern China. The Da Ling River runs through the city's centre, with hilly terrain and mountains nearby, and the wider prefecture borders both Hebei Province and Inner Mongolia.
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- Population2,872,857
- Nearest water from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.3 km3.9 mi
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Chaoyang: quick answers
Where is Chaoyang?
Chaoyang is in Liaoning Province, China.
How do you get to Chaoyang?
The nearest airport is Shuangta, Chaoyang (CHG), about 10 min away by road. The nearest train station is 平泉, about 1 hr 59 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Chaoyang?
The warmest month is July, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -8°C17°F. The wettest month is July, with about 140 mm5.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Chaoyang?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 1 restaurant and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.