Things to do in Dengta

Liaoning Provincial Museum, the first museum established after the founding of the People's Republic of China, is a national first-class museum with a collection of nearly 120,000 items. It is a highly representative historical and cultural landmark of Shenyang. Detailed address: No. 157, Zhihui Third Street, Hunnan District, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. No reservation is required; simply present your ID card for direct entry. It is a 150-meter walk from Exit D of the Provincial Museum Station on Metro Line 2. Vehicles can enter and park through the South Gate, while visitors enter and exit through the West Gate.

There were so many people and tourists that I didn't have time to take in many things. It's like a low-end version of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Many of the artifacts on display were discarded from the Forbidden City. Some rooms were off-limits, so people crowded around the entrances to take photos. There was no lighting inside, so the photos didn't look great. The architecture is still quite distinctive.

Liaoning's science and technology museum is considered quite impressive. Located near the new municipal government building, it not only features various scientific exhibits but also showcases local specialties, such as aircraft carriers and fighter jets. Besides experiencing scientific experiments, visitors can also sit inside some models.

I rode a shared bike along Zhongjie Street in Shenyang to get to the Shenyang Imperial Palace. The street was really lively, but apparently, you can't park bikes along the way; you have to go around to a farther area to park. It seems that the city center commercial street isn't suitable for shared bikes. The next morning, I walked back to Zhongjie Street. There weren't many people on the street that morning. I saw Liu Laogen Grand Stage, but when I turned into the Imperial Palace, there was already a long queue waiting for it to open.

The museum has 7 exhibition halls, with more than 800 photos, more than 300 objects, nearly 100 documents and archives, 19 groups of large and small scenes, 4 sculptures, more than 20 oil paintings and Chinese paintings, 14 computer touch screens, and 2 large-screen TV recorders. It has adopted modern scientific technology, equipped with zone broadcasting, central air conditioning, film and television lecture hall, electronic reading room, multimedia computer system and international Internet facilities. It is the world's most comprehensive museum reflecting the history of the "September 18th" Incident. It is now a national patriotism education base, a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, a national first-class museum, and a base for exchanges with Taiwan in Liaoning Province.

I was surprised to find such a white pagoda in Liaoyang City. This pagoda is over 800 years old, remarkably well-preserved, and very beautiful. Walking around it offers different views from every angle, all of which are fantastic; highly recommended. The park itself isn't large, but it has a wonderful atmosphere. There are other antique-style buildings alongside the pagoda, creating a harmonious ambiance. The South Manchuria Railway Library is also worth a visit if you have time. The park features a fountain show in the evening, which is very charming. There are also food stalls and a children's playground, but we didn't have time to explore and experience the prices. Overall, the park is fantastic; strolling through it and soaking in the local atmosphere is well worth the experience. Best of all, it's free! Highly recommended.

The joy of the off-season is having a dedicated guide. For Shenbo, the guide mainly focused on the second floor. Xiao Sun explained things very carefully and comprehensively, and was able to answer some questions. He had a lot of relevant knowledge, and there was enough time.

Hall display: A hoard of coins from the Jin Dynasty was unearthed in Yongchang Yaju, Liaoyang. There are more than 10 tons of coins, 36 kinds. The earliest is from the Han Dynasty, and the latest is the Dading Tongbao of the Jin Dynasty. Among them, the Northern Song Dynasty coins account for the majority. It may be the treasury of the Huiyi Office of Dongjing Prefecture in the Jin Dynasty or a private merchant. It is the largest known hoard of coins in Liaoning Province.

Tokyo City, located on the right bank of the Taizi River in the eastern part of Liaoyang City, is a Ming Dynasty site. In 1621, the sixth year of the Tianming reign of the Later Jin Dynasty, Nurhaci conquered over 70 cities, including Shenyang and Liaoyang, and moved the capital from Hetu Ala to Liaoyang, naming it Tokyo City. It was one of the three capitals outside the Great Wall during the Qing Dynasty. However, it only existed as a capital for four years; in 1625, Nurhaci announced the relocation of the capital to Shenyang. Tokyo City was square in plan, with two gates on each of its four sides, totaling eight gates. Palaces, residences, government offices, altars, temples, and barracks were built within the city. Due to the passage of time and wars, these buildings no longer exist. Currently, only the Tianyou Gate (the main gate) on the south side and a section of the city wall remain. Archaeological excavations within the city have unearthed the remains of an octagonal hall and the Khan's Palace, but no above-ground structures remain. The site park is open 24 hours a day free of charge. It is easily accessible by public transportation from the city center, as well as by taxi or car. Parking is available nearby.

The China Industrial Museum, built on the original factory site, witnessed the glory of the first son of the Republic. It has witnessed a prosperous era, and the machine tool exhibition hall has gone from the very beginning to CNC machine tools.