Xinle Site
A Neolithic settlement site from 7,200 years ago that gave its name to the Xinle Culture—the earliest known civilization remains in the Shenyang area
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-16:30
- Ticket
- CNY 15
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A Neolithic settlement site from 7,200 years ago, it gave its name to the Xinle Culture and is the earliest known civilization remains in the Shenyang area. Unearthed carbonized grain proves the early inhabitants already practiced millet farming, while the strikingly imaginative carved wooden bird totem is regarded as one of the origins of China's bird-totem culture; the excavated house sites have been reconstructed with timber framing, letting visitors see at first hand the form of ancient semi-subterranean dwellings. The Xinle Site Museum stands beside the site, making it a good half-day trip to pair with Beiling Park.
Getting there: Bus, Huanggu District
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