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Liaoyang


 

Liaoyang ({{zh-stp|s=辽阳|t=遼陽|p=Liáoyáng}}) is a city in Liaoning province in northeast China. It is approximately one hour south of Shenyang by car.

History

Liaoyang is one of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in northeast China and has a number of sites of historical interest. Among these is the White Pagoda (baita), which dates back to the Yuan dynasty.

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It was the site of the Battle of Liaoyang (August 24-September 4, 1904), which was one of the major battles of the Russo-Japanese War.

Related Topics:
Battle of Liaoyang - August 24 - September 4 - 1904 - Russo-Japanese War

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