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Chaoyang朝阳
Half a day for the fossil park, then move on: Chaoyang is a one-stop detour for dinosaur fans, not a base.
Chaoyang sits in western Liaoning, about 3.5 h by train from Beijing. Its single major draw is the Chaoyang Bird Fossil National Geopark, where feathered dinosaurs and early birds were found. The rest of the city is a workaday Chinese town with little for tourists. Most travellers use it as a short stop between Beijing and points north or east.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid, rain), Dec–Feb (cold, dry)
- Airport
- CHG
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Chaoyang110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Chaoyang, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyChaoyang is safe by Chinese standards.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCHG Chaoyang Airport (Flights from Beijing, Shanghai and a few other cities; bus or taxi to the centre, about 20 min).
- Getting aroundBuses cover the main routes; taxis are cheap (start at ¥8 (≈ US$2)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealBowl of noodles¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (bottle)¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride¥1–2 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketFossil park entrycheck¥85 (≈ US$12) (standard)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥60 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥200 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥400 (≈ US$60) · High CN¥700 (≈ US$100)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CHG Chaoyang Airport (Flights from Beijing, Shanghai and a few other cities; bus or taxi to the centre, about 20 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chaoyang: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
2 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
2 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
4 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
3 rd
Dec
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Buses cover the main routes; taxis are cheap (start at ¥8). The fossil park is about 8 km south of the centre – take bus 15 or a taxi (¥20–30).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 1.5 h
Train from Chaoyang station, about 1 h
Jinzhou has the Liaoning Provincial Museum (branch) and the old city wall.
Fuxin
cautionDoor to door: 2 h
Bus or train, about 1.5 h
Fuxin is known for its coal-mining history and the Ruiying Temple; limited English info.
Xingcheng
overnightDoor to door: 3 h
Train via Jinzhou, about 2.5 h
A well-preserved Ming-dynasty walled town on the coast; worth a full day.
Huludao
goDoor to door: 2 h
Train, about 1.5 h
Coastal city with beaches and the Longwan Park; good for a half-day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near the train station
Convenient for arrivals and departures; a handful of mid-range hotels.
City centre (Shuangta District)
More dining options; 15–20 min by taxi from the station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥200–350 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥350–600 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × CN¥60 | CN¥60 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥200 | CN¥200 |
| Taxi from centre to fossil park, one way1 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥30 |
| Bus from centre to fossil park, one way1 × CN¥2 · check | CN¥2 |
| eSIM, about a week of data1 × CN¥50 | CN¥50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥34 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥376 per person per day, bed included | CN¥376≈ US$55 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and long-distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Fossil park entrycheck | ¥85 (≈ US$12) (standard) |
| Bowl of noodles | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beer (bottle) | ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| 5 km taxi | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bus ride | ¥1–2 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The fossil park closes entry 30 min before closing time; plan to arrive by 15:30 in summer, 15:00 in winter.The fossil park closes entry 30 min before closing time; plan to arrive by 3:30 PM in summer, 3:00 PM in winter.
- Few English signs outside the park; have your destination written in Chinese.
- Last trains to Beijing and Shenyang leave before 19:00 – check the schedule.Last trains to Beijing and Shenyang leave before 7:00 PM – check the schedule.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Chaoyang朝阳
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
The US, UK, Canada and most other countries have embassies in Beijing (about 5 h by train). Nearest consulate: Shenyang (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chaoyang station → fossil park, taxi: about ¥30 (≈ US$5), 20 min (check)
- Chaoyang station → centre, taxi: ¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3), 10 min
- Bus 15 to fossil park: ¥1–2 (≈ under US$1), 30 min (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 我不懂 — I don't understand (wǒ bù dǒng)
- 鸟化石公园在哪里？ — Where is the fossil park? (niǎo huà shí gōng yuán zài nǎ lǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma?)
Alipay or WeChat Pay is widely accepted; cash is also fine. Have a VPN ready if you need Google or WhatsApp.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chaoyang. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid, rain), Dec–Feb (cold, dry) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page for the fossil park with verified hours, ticket prices and seasonal closures.
- Eat pages for local dishes (check).
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Chaoyang station and the airport.
Sources
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